Recall 13V077 affects 14 2012 Subaru Legacy and Outback vehicles for moonroof glass that can detach. Repair is free at any franchised Subaru dealer.
Subaru is recalling 14 2012 Legacy and Outback vehicles because the moonroof glass can loosen or detach while driving. Detached glass can create a road hazard for other vehicles and increase crash risk, and the Subaru dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The moonroof on the 2012 Subaru Legacy and Outback uses a glass panel bonded to a retainer. The retainer is the frame piece that holds the glass in place and lets the roof assembly stay seated while the vehicle moves, flexes, and sees air pressure at speed.
On affected vehicles, the adhesive between the glass and the retainer was not applied in the right amount or in the right position. That weak bond lets the glass loosen from the retainer. Once the bond loses its grip, the moonroof glass can shift or detach from the vehicle.
There is no warning sign before failure. If the glass separates, the problem starts at the bond between the moonroof glass and its retainer, not with a switch, motor, or track adjustment.
Who's affected?
Covers Legacy and Outback models using the same sun/moon roof assembly.
| 2012 Subaru Legacy | visibility component |
|---|---|
| 2012 Subaru Outback | visibility component |
| Units affected | 14 |
A matching 2012 Subaru Legacy or Outback does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific vehicle is included.
What's the safety risk?
A loose moonroof glass panel can detach while the vehicle is moving. Detached glass creates a road hazard for nearby traffic and increases the risk of a crash. Ask a franchised Subaru dealer for the recall inspection and service. Repair will be free at any franchised Subaru dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2012 Subaru Legacy or Outback is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Subaru dealer and ask for the free moonroof glass adhesion inspection.
- Schedule the adhesive repair or moonroof glass replacement that keeps the glass from loosening or detaching while driving.
- Bring the recall notice if Subaru mailed one. If not, reference recall number 13V077 when you call.
- Avoid using the moonroof until the dealer confirms the glass adhesion is secure.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Subaru technician inspects the moonroof glass adhesion and retainer area. If the glass adhesion is not secure, the technician adds adhesive or replaces the moonroof glass, with parts and labor covered by the recall. Subaru notified affected owners, and the safety recall began February 22, 2013. If your VIN is included, ask the Subaru service desk to confirm the inspection and repair path before the vehicle is brought in.
Timeline
| February 22, 2013 | Owner notification mailed |
|---|---|
| March 5, 2013 | NHTSA published the recall |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 13V077?
Recall 13V077 covers 14 2012 Subaru Legacy and Outback vehicles with moonroof glass that can loosen or detach while driving. The defect involves inadequate adhesive between the glass and retainer. Subaru dealers will inspect the moonroof and add adhesive or replace the glass for free.
What should I do if my 2012 Subaru Legacy or Outback is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific Subaru is included in recall 13V077. If it is, contact a franchised Subaru dealer to schedule the moonroof inspection. Reference recall number 13V077 when you call. The dealer repair is free.
Does the recall repair cost anything?
No. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to fix the defect at no cost. For recall 13V077, Subaru dealers will inspect the moonroof glass adhesion and either apply additional adhesive or replace the moonroof glass free of charge.
What is the safety risk in recall 13V077?
The safety risk is that the moonroof glass can detach while the vehicle is being driven. In recall 13V077, detached glass creates a road hazard for other vehicles and increases crash risk. Subaru dealers fix the moonroof glass condition for free.
What if I bought my 2012 Subaru Legacy or Outback used?
The free recall repair still applies. Federal recall law requires Subaru to honor recall 13V077 regardless of ownership history. Check your VIN, then call a franchised Subaru dealer and reference recall number 13V077 to schedule the moonroof inspection.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/13V077000 |
|---|---|
| Subaru customer service | 1-800-782-2783 |
| NHTSA recall # | 13V077 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 13V077000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Owner Notification Letter (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 2, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →