SUBARU 2013 SUBARU TRIBECA Recall
Check Your Product
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2013 SUBARU TRIBECA
Brand
SUBARU
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2013
Subaru of America, Inc. is recalling certain 2013 SUBARU TRIBECA vehicles due to power train:automatic transmission issues. As a result of the parking rod detaching, the transmission may not be able to be moved from the "park" position preventing the vehicle from being move.
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
Subaru of America is recalling certain model year 2014 Legacy 3.6R and Outback 3.6R and 2013 Tribeca vehicles manufactured June 12, 2013, through June 28, 2013 and equipped with 5-speed automatic transmissions. In the affected vehicles, the parking rod may come loose inside the automatic transmission.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
As a result of the parking rod detaching, the transmission may not be able to be moved from the "park" position preventing the vehicle from being moved or driven. Furthermore, even with the transmission shifted into the 'park' position, the parking mechanism may not engage, and the vehicle may roll away while in the "park" position, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace the transmission, free of charge. The recall began during August 2013. Owners may contact Subaru at 1-800-782-2783. Subaru's recall number is WQJ-46.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026