How many recalls does the 1972 Subaru 23 have?

The 1972 Subaru 23 has 2 NHTSA safety recall campaigns on record.

How do I check if my 1972 Subaru 23 has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

1972 Subaru 23 Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 1972 Subaru 23 has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 29,841 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

SEAT BELTS 73V019000 1973-01-31 20,000 affected

Defect

SUBARU CAMPAIGN NO N/A.POSSIBILITY THAT CERTAIN SEAT BELT MODIFICATIONS WILLBE REQUIRED.

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 72V225000 1972-09-12 9,841 affected

Defect

SUBARU CAMPAIGN NO N/A.SEDANS, COUPE, STATION WAGON.POSSIBILITY THATRETAINING PIN OF HEAD PIN IN COUPLER BETWEEN BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER PUSH ROD ANDBRAKE PEDAL MAY BECOME DISLODGED.THIS COULD LEAD TO BRAKE IMPAIRMENT OR NOBRAKING ACTION AT ALL.(CORRECT BY INSPECTING AND, WHERE NECESSARY, REVERSINGPOSITION OF HEAD PIN…

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1972 Subaru 23 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.