Recall 10V326 affects 809 2010-2011 Subaru Outback and Legacy vehicles for a manual-transmission lubrication defect. Repair is free at any franchised Subaru dealer.
Subaru is recalling 809 2010-2011 Outback and Legacy vehicles under recall 10V326 because a programming error omitted a lubrication hole inside the 6-speed manual transmission. Without proper gear lubrication, a groaning sound can develop before gear breakage, power loss, and crash risk; the Subaru dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The 6-speed manual transmission in the 2010-2011 Subaru Outback and Legacy moves engine power through a set of gears before it reaches the wheels. Inside that transmission, oil has to reach the moving gear surfaces and bearings. A small lubrication hole is part of that oil path, so the metal parts stay coated while the transmission is under load.
On affected vehicles, a programming error left that lubrication hole out during production. Without the hole, one area inside the transmission does not get the intended oil flow. Heat and friction build where the parts are supposed to stay lubricated, and the transmission can wear or bind instead of shifting and turning normally.
The recall filing does not list an owner warning sign. There is no warning sign before failure.
Who's affected?
Spans both the Legacy and Outback across the 2010 and 2011 model years, all tied to the manual transmission component.
| 2010 Subaru Outback | manual transmission |
|---|---|
| 2010 Subaru Legacy | manual transmission |
| 2011 Subaru Legacy | manual transmission |
| 2011 Subaru Outback | manual transmission |
| Units affected | 809 |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific vehicle is included.
What's the safety risk?
Poor transmission gear lubrication can lead to a groaning sound, then gear breakage if the sound is ignored. Broken gears can cause vehicle power loss and increase the risk of a crash. If your 2010-2011 Outback or Legacy makes that sound, schedule service soon. Repair will be free at any franchised Subaru dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2010-2011 Subaru Outback or Legacy is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Subaru dealer to ask whether the free manual-transmission lubrication-hole repair is open for your VIN.
- Schedule the repair that drills the missing oil lubrication hole and fixes improper lubrication inside the manual transmission.
- Bring the recall notice if you have it. If not, reference recall number 10V326 when you call.
- Listen for a groaning sound from the manual transmission and stop driving if it appears; call the dealer before moving the vehicle again.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Subaru technician repairs the 6-speed manual transmission by drilling the missing oil lubrication hole. If the repair inspection shows related internal transmission parts need replacement, the technician replaces those parts with new ones. The recall repair is free, including parts and labor. Subaru began this safety recall on July 28, 2010, so affected 2010-2011 Outback and Legacy owners can ask a Subaru dealer to complete the recall work.
Timeline
| July 20, 2010 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| July 28, 2010 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 10V326?
Recall 10V326 covers 809 2010-2011 Subaru Outback and Legacy vehicles with a 6-speed manual transmission defect. A missing lubrication hole can leave transmission gears without proper oil flow, which can lead to gear failure and vehicle power loss. Subaru dealers repair it for free.
What should I do if my 2010-2011 Subaru Outback or Legacy is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 10V326. If it is, contact a franchised Subaru dealer to schedule the manual transmission repair. Reference recall number 10V326 when you call. The dealer repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to repair safety defects at no cost, and Subaru's remedy states that dealers will drill the oil lubrication hole and replace internal parts if needed free of charge.
What is the safety risk?
The risk is vehicle power loss if the transmission gears are not properly lubricated and the warning sound is ignored. Subaru's filing says the gears can break under that condition, increasing crash risk. The repair restores the missing oil lubrication path.
What warning signs should I watch for?
Watch for a groaning sound from the manual transmission. Subaru's filing says that sound alerts the driver to a lubrication problem. If you hear it, stop driving when safe and call a franchised Subaru dealer for recall guidance.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/10V326000 |
|---|---|
| Subaru customer service | 1-800-782-2783 |
| NHTSA recall # | 10V326 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 10V326000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 3, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →