How many fuel system complaints does the 2013 Subaru Outback have?

NHTSA lists 15 Fuel System complaints for the 2013 Outback, which is 5% of the 297 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a fuel system recall for the 2013 Subaru Outback?

No. The data shows no related recalls listed for the Fuel System area on the 2013 Outback.

Did the fuel system problems cause any crashes or injuries?

NHTSA data ties 4 crashes and 1 injury to Fuel System complaints on the 2013 Outback, with no fires reported.

At what mileage do fuel system problems typically show up?

The median mileage at failure for Fuel System complaints on the 2013 Outback is 27,032 miles.

How does the 2013 Outback compare to other years for fuel system complaints?

The 2013 Outback's 15 complaints (5% share) is higher in share than most other years listed, though 2018 has more raw complaints at 46 (6% share).

2013 Subaru Outback Fuel System Problems

The 2013 Subaru Outback has 15 Fuel System complaints, 5% of its 297 total complaints for the year. NHTSA lists 4 crashes and 1 injury tied to this area, with a median failure mileage of 27,032. No related recalls are listed.

Fuel System complaints: 15; 5% of 297
Crashes reported: 4
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 1
Median mileage: 27,032 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical fuel system symptoms owners report

Owners report sudden unintended acceleration while pulling into a parking space, with the vehicle surging forward despite braking and in some cases striking a building, tree, or parked vehicle.
Some drivers describe the accelerator pedal failing to respond at a stop or stop sign, with the engine staying at idle and the car rolling slowly before responding again after being shifted to park and restarted.
Others describe intermittent hesitation or non-response when pressing the accelerator after coming to a stop, with the engine still running and the rpm gauge showing activity but no forward power delivered.
A cold-weather complaint describes a loud thunk and forward lurch when shifting into drive before the engine warms up.
Several incidents involving loss of acceleration control resulted in crashes, including one where the airbag did not deploy despite the driver being thrown forward.

When 2013 Subaru Outback fuel system complaints were filed

First complaint Nov 14, 2013, latest Oct 4, 2023.

15 complaints filed with NHTSA from Nov 2013 to Oct 2023; peak Nov 2013 (2).

Fuel System recalls for the 2013 Subaru Outback

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Fuel System complaints by Outback model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

20105 (1%)
201116 (2%)
20124 (1%)
201315 (5%)
201413 (6%)
201518 (4%)
201613 (2%)
201716 (2%)
201846 (6%)
201932 (3%)
202015 (2%)
202110 (3%)
20226 (1%)
20232 (2%)
20242 (2%)
20253 (4%)

Frequently asked questions

How many fuel system complaints does the 2013 Subaru Outback have?: NHTSA lists 15 Fuel System complaints for the 2013 Outback, which is 5% of the 297 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a fuel system recall for the 2013 Subaru Outback?: No. The data shows no related recalls listed for the Fuel System area on the 2013 Outback.
Did the fuel system problems cause any crashes or injuries?: NHTSA data ties 4 crashes and 1 injury to Fuel System complaints on the 2013 Outback, with no fires reported.
At what mileage do fuel system problems typically show up?: The median mileage at failure for Fuel System complaints on the 2013 Outback is 27,032 miles.
How does the 2013 Outback compare to other years for fuel system complaints?: The 2013 Outback's 15 complaints (5% share) is higher in share than most other years listed, though 2018 has more raw complaints at 46 (6% share).