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Subaru Outback recalls by year & common problems

NHTSA safety recalls and owner-reported complaints for every Subaru Outback model year from 2010 to 2025. Real, government-sourced figures — use them to gauge how common a problem actually is before you spend on parts.

Wagon Model years 2010–2025 49 NHTSA recalls 7,569 owner complaints
49 NHTSA recalls
7,569 owner complaints
16 model years covered
257 citing a crash
56 citing a fire
168 citing an injury

Subaru Outback recalls & complaints by model year

Every Outback model year from 2010–2025. Pick yours to jump to its recall list.

Model year Recalls Complaints Details
2010 Subaru Outback 18 360 2010 recalls ↓
2011 Subaru Outback 16 652 2011 recalls ↓
2012 Subaru Outback 16 294 2012 recalls ↓
2013 Subaru Outback 12 297 2013 recalls ↓
2014 Subaru Outback 10 208 2014 recalls ↓
2015 Subaru Outback 5 509 2015 recalls ↓
2016 Subaru Outback 4 642 2016 recalls ↓
2017 Subaru Outback 4 919 2017 recalls ↓
2018 Subaru Outback 3 815 2018 recalls ↓
2019 Subaru Outback 3 1,036 2019 recalls ↓
2020 Subaru Outback 6 900 2020 recalls ↓
2021 Subaru Outback 4 298 2021 recalls ↓
2022 Subaru Outback 4 465 2022 recalls ↓
2023 Subaru Outback 2 89 2023 recalls ↓
2024 Subaru Outback 0 2 No recalls
2025 Subaru Outback 0 83 No recalls

A recall campaign that covers several model years is counted in each of them, so the yearly figures add up to 107 while NHTSA lists 49 separate campaigns.

Most-reported systems on the Subaru Outback

The component categories Subaru owners file the most complaints about with NHTSA, summed across model years 2010–2025.

Recent recalls on the Subaru Outback

The most recent NHTSA recall campaigns on file across every model year. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if your specific vehicle is affected and unrepaired.

Every Subaru Outback recall, year by year

Each NHTSA recall campaign listed for that model year, newest first. A recall applies to specific VINs, so enter yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether your vehicle is included and still unrepaired.

2010 Subaru Outback recalls (18)

  • AIR BAGS › FRONTAL › PASSENGER SIDE › INFLATOR MODULE Jan 2020

    The inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.

    NHTSA campaign 20V003000 · also 2011–2014
  • AIR BAGS › FRONTAL › PASSENGER SIDE › INFLATOR MODULE Jan 2020

    The inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.

    NHTSA campaign 20V002000 · also 2011–2014
  • AIR BAGS › FRONTAL › PASSENGER SIDE › INFLATOR MODULE Jan 2020

    Virgin Islands or "Zone A." These vehicles had their passenger frontal air bag inflators previously replaced under a prior recall using inflators of the same design.

    NHTSA campaign 20V001000 · also 2011–2014
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › IGNITION › SWITCH Apr 2019

    The ball spring inside the switch may break, reducing the strength of the ignition switch.

    NHTSA campaign 19V297000 · also 2011–2014
  • AIR BAGS › FRONTAL › PASSENGER SIDE › INFLATOR MODULE Jan 2019

    These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment.

    NHTSA campaign 19V009000 · also 2011–2014
  • AIR BAGS › FRONTAL › PASSENGER SIDE › INFLATOR MODULE Jan 2019

    These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment.

    NHTSA campaign 19V008000 · also 2011–2014
  • AIR BAGS › FRONTAL › PASSENGER SIDE › INFLATOR MODULE Jan 2019

    Virgin Islands. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment.

    NHTSA campaign 19V007000 · also 2011–2014
  • PARKING BRAKE Sep 2018

    The electronic parking brake (EPB) may not engage as intended, allowing the vehicle to rollaway if the transmission is not in the proper gear when parked.

    NHTSA campaign 18V626000 · also 2011–2014
  • AIR BAGS › FRONTAL › PASSENGER SIDE › INFLATOR MODULE Jan 2018

    These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment.

    NHTSA campaign 18V013000
  • AIR BAGS › FRONTAL › PASSENGER SIDE › INFLATOR MODULE Jan 2018

    Virgin Islands. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment.

    NHTSA campaign 18V012000 · also 2011–2013
  • AIR BAGS › FRONTAL › PASSENGER SIDE › INFLATOR MODULE Jan 2017

    Virgin Islands. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment.

    NHTSA campaign 17V014000 · also 2011–2012
  • VISIBILITY › WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER › MOTOR Sep 2016

    Due to contamination, components within the windshield wiper motor bottom cover may interfere with each other.

    NHTSA campaign 16V694000 · also 2011–2014
  • AIR BAGS › FRONTAL › PASSENGER SIDE › INFLATOR MODULE May 2016

    Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." These vehicles may be equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment.

    NHTSA campaign 16V358000 · also 2011
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Feb 2013

    Additionally included are certain model year 2013 Legacy and Outback vehicles that may have received replacement RES fobs. If the RES fob is dropped, the fob may malfunction and randomly transmit an engine start request without pressing the button.

    NHTSA campaign 13V061000 · also 2011–2013
  • EXTERIOR LIGHTING Dec 2012

    Up to 78,650 of these vehicles may have been equipped with accessory puddle lights that, when illuminated, brighten the area under the doors of the vehicle.

    NHTSA campaign 12V602000 · also 2011
  • POWER TRAIN › MANUAL TRANSMISSION Jul 2010

    DUE TO A PROGRAMMING ERROR, A LUBRICATION HOLE WITHIN THE 6-SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION WAS OMITTED.

    NHTSA campaign 10V326000 · also 2011
  • STEERING › COLUMN Jun 2010

    THE WIRING IN THE STEERING COLUMN ELECTRICAL ROLL CONNECTOR LOCATED BEHIND THE VEHICLE'S STEERING WHEEL MAY DEVELOP STRESS CRACKS AND EVENTUALLY BREAK. IF THIS WERE TO HAPPEN CERTAIN ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS MAY NOT OPERATE AS INTENDED.

    NHTSA campaign 10V283000
  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING › COOLING SYSTEM › HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS May 2010

    A CRACK OR SPLIT CAN OCCUR IN THE CVT COOLER HOSE RESULTING IN A FLUID LEAK.

    NHTSA campaign 10V196000

2011 Subaru Outback recalls (16)

  • AIR BAGS › FRONTAL › PASSENGER SIDE › INFLATOR MODULE Jan 2020

    The inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.

    NHTSA campaign 20V003000 · also 2010 and 2012–2014
  • AIR BAGS › FRONTAL › PASSENGER SIDE › INFLATOR MODULE Jan 2020

    The inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.

    NHTSA campaign 20V002000 · also 2010 and 2012–2014
  • AIR BAGS › FRONTAL › PASSENGER SIDE › INFLATOR MODULE Jan 2020

    Virgin Islands or "Zone A." These vehicles had their passenger frontal air bag inflators previously replaced under a prior recall using inflators of the same design.

    NHTSA campaign 20V001000 · also 2010 and 2012–2014
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › IGNITION › SWITCH Apr 2019

    The ball spring inside the switch may break, reducing the strength of the ignition switch.

    NHTSA campaign 19V297000 · also 2010 and 2012–2014
  • AIR BAGS › FRONTAL › PASSENGER SIDE › INFLATOR MODULE Jan 2019

    These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment.

    NHTSA campaign 19V009000 · also 2010 and 2012–2014
  • AIR BAGS › FRONTAL › PASSENGER SIDE › INFLATOR MODULE Jan 2019

    These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment.

    NHTSA campaign 19V008000 · also 2010 and 2012–2014
  • AIR BAGS › FRONTAL › PASSENGER SIDE › INFLATOR MODULE Jan 2019

    Virgin Islands. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment.

    NHTSA campaign 19V007000 · also 2010 and 2012–2014
  • PARKING BRAKE Sep 2018

    The electronic parking brake (EPB) may not engage as intended, allowing the vehicle to rollaway if the transmission is not in the proper gear when parked.

    NHTSA campaign 18V626000 · also 2010 and 2012–2014
  • AIR BAGS › FRONTAL › PASSENGER SIDE › INFLATOR MODULE Jan 2018

    Virgin Islands. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment.

    NHTSA campaign 18V012000 · also 2010 and 2012–2013
  • AIR BAGS › FRONTAL › PASSENGER SIDE › INFLATOR MODULE Jan 2017

    Virgin Islands. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment.

    NHTSA campaign 17V014000 · also 2010 and 2012
  • VISIBILITY › WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER › MOTOR Sep 2016

    Due to contamination, components within the windshield wiper motor bottom cover may interfere with each other.

    NHTSA campaign 16V694000 · also 2010 and 2012–2014
  • AIR BAGS › FRONTAL › PASSENGER SIDE › INFLATOR MODULE May 2016

    Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." These vehicles may be equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment.

    NHTSA campaign 16V358000 · also 2010
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Feb 2013

    Additionally included are certain model year 2013 Legacy and Outback vehicles that may have received replacement RES fobs. If the RES fob is dropped, the fob may malfunction and randomly transmit an engine start request without pressing the button.

    NHTSA campaign 13V061000 · also 2010 and 2012–2013
  • EXTERIOR LIGHTING Dec 2012

    Up to 78,650 of these vehicles may have been equipped with accessory puddle lights that, when illuminated, brighten the area under the doors of the vehicle.

    NHTSA campaign 12V602000 · also 2010
  • VISIBILITY › SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY Sep 2011

    THE MOONROOF GLASS MAY COME LOOSE OR DETACH. THE AMOUNT AND POSITION OF THE ADHESIVE BETWEEN THE GLASS AND RETAINER WAS INADEQUATELY APPLIED.

    NHTSA campaign 11V467000
  • POWER TRAIN › MANUAL TRANSMISSION Jul 2010

    DUE TO A PROGRAMMING ERROR, A LUBRICATION HOLE WITHIN THE 6-SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION WAS OMITTED.

    NHTSA campaign 10V326000 · also 2010

2012 Subaru Outback recalls (16)

  • AIR BAGS › FRONTAL › PASSENGER SIDE › INFLATOR MODULE Jan 2020

    The inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.

    NHTSA campaign 20V003000 · also 2010–2011 and 2013–2014
  • AIR BAGS › FRONTAL › PASSENGER SIDE › INFLATOR MODULE Jan 2020

    The inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.

    NHTSA campaign 20V002000 · also 2010–2011 and 2013–2014
  • AIR BAGS › FRONTAL › PASSENGER SIDE › INFLATOR MODULE Jan 2020

    Virgin Islands or "Zone A." These vehicles had their passenger frontal air bag inflators previously replaced under a prior recall using inflators of the same design.

    NHTSA campaign 20V001000 · also 2010–2011 and 2013–2014
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › IGNITION › SWITCH Apr 2019

    The ball spring inside the switch may break, reducing the strength of the ignition switch.

    NHTSA campaign 19V297000 · also 2010–2011 and 2013–2014
  • AIR BAGS › FRONTAL › PASSENGER SIDE › INFLATOR MODULE Jan 2019

    These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment.

    NHTSA campaign 19V009000 · also 2010–2011 and 2013–2014
  • AIR BAGS › FRONTAL › PASSENGER SIDE › INFLATOR MODULE Jan 2019

    These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment.

    NHTSA campaign 19V008000 · also 2010–2011 and 2013–2014
  • AIR BAGS › FRONTAL › PASSENGER SIDE › INFLATOR MODULE Jan 2019

    Virgin Islands. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment.

    NHTSA campaign 19V007000 · also 2010–2011 and 2013–2014
  • PARKING BRAKE Sep 2018

    The electronic parking brake (EPB) may not engage as intended, allowing the vehicle to rollaway if the transmission is not in the proper gear when parked.

    NHTSA campaign 18V626000 · also 2010–2011 and 2013–2014
  • AIR BAGS › FRONTAL › PASSENGER SIDE › INFLATOR MODULE Jan 2018

    Virgin Islands. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment.

    NHTSA campaign 18V012000 · also 2010–2011 and 2013
  • AIR BAGS › FRONTAL › PASSENGER SIDE › INFLATOR MODULE Jan 2017

    Virgin Islands. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment.

    NHTSA campaign 17V014000 · also 2010–2011
  • VISIBILITY › WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER › MOTOR Sep 2016

    Due to contamination, components within the windshield wiper motor bottom cover may interfere with each other.

    NHTSA campaign 16V694000 · also 2010–2011 and 2013–2014
  • VISIBILITY/WIPER Mar 2013

    Components inside the wiper motor bottom cover may overheat.

    NHTSA campaign 13V078000
  • VISIBILITY › SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY Mar 2013

    The moonroof glass may come loose or detach. The amount and position of the adhesive between the glass and retainer was inadequately applied.

    NHTSA campaign 13V077000
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Feb 2013

    Additionally included are certain model year 2013 Legacy and Outback vehicles that may have received replacement RES fobs. If the RES fob is dropped, the fob may malfunction and randomly transmit an engine start request without pressing the button.

    NHTSA campaign 13V061000 · also 2010–2011 and 2013
  • AIR BAGS › SIDE/WINDOW Feb 2012

    THESE VEHICLES MAY BE EQUIPPED WITH SIDE CURTAIN AIR BAGS THAT CONTAIN AN INCORRECT PROPELLANT MIXTURE FOR THE INITIATOR COMPONENT USED, RESULTING IN INSUFFICIENT OUTPUT OF COMPRESSED GAS.

    NHTSA campaign 12V047000
  • SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC › PEDALS AND LINKAGES Nov 2011

    THESE VEHICLES MAY BE EQUIPPED WITH A BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER THAT COULD MALFUNCTION AND CAUSE AN INCREASE IN THE AMOUNT OF BRAKE PEDAL TRAVEL DISTANCE REQUIRED TO SLOW OR STOP THE VEHICLE.

    NHTSA campaign 11V562000

2013 Subaru Outback recalls (12)

  • AIR BAGS › FRONTAL › PASSENGER SIDE › INFLATOR MODULE Jan 2020

    The inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.

    NHTSA campaign 20V003000 · also 2010–2012 and 2014
  • AIR BAGS › FRONTAL › PASSENGER SIDE › INFLATOR MODULE Jan 2020

    The inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.

    NHTSA campaign 20V002000 · also 2010–2012 and 2014
  • AIR BAGS › FRONTAL › PASSENGER SIDE › INFLATOR MODULE Jan 2020

    Virgin Islands or "Zone A." These vehicles had their passenger frontal air bag inflators previously replaced under a prior recall using inflators of the same design.

    NHTSA campaign 20V001000 · also 2010–2012 and 2014
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › IGNITION › SWITCH Apr 2019

    The ball spring inside the switch may break, reducing the strength of the ignition switch.

    NHTSA campaign 19V297000 · also 2010–2012 and 2014
  • AIR BAGS › FRONTAL › PASSENGER SIDE › INFLATOR MODULE Jan 2019

    These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment.

    NHTSA campaign 19V009000 · also 2010–2012 and 2014
  • AIR BAGS › FRONTAL › PASSENGER SIDE › INFLATOR MODULE Jan 2019

    These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment.

    NHTSA campaign 19V008000 · also 2010–2012 and 2014
  • AIR BAGS › FRONTAL › PASSENGER SIDE › INFLATOR MODULE Jan 2019

    Virgin Islands. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment.

    NHTSA campaign 19V007000 · also 2010–2012 and 2014
  • PARKING BRAKE Sep 2018

    The electronic parking brake (EPB) may not engage as intended, allowing the vehicle to rollaway if the transmission is not in the proper gear when parked.

    NHTSA campaign 18V626000 · also 2010–2012 and 2014
  • AIR BAGS › FRONTAL › PASSENGER SIDE › INFLATOR MODULE Jan 2018

    Virgin Islands. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment.

    NHTSA campaign 18V012000 · also 2010–2012
  • VISIBILITY › WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER › MOTOR Sep 2016

    Due to contamination, components within the windshield wiper motor bottom cover may interfere with each other.

    NHTSA campaign 16V694000 · also 2010–2012 and 2014
  • STEERING May 2013

    In the affected vehicles, the inner and outer shafts of the steering column assembly may become disengaged from one another.

    NHTSA campaign 13V194000
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Feb 2013

    Additionally included are certain model year 2013 Legacy and Outback vehicles that may have received replacement RES fobs. If the RES fob is dropped, the fob may malfunction and randomly transmit an engine start request without pressing the button.

    NHTSA campaign 13V061000 · also 2010–2012

2014 Subaru Outback recalls (10)

  • AIR BAGS › FRONTAL › PASSENGER SIDE › INFLATOR MODULE Jan 2020

    The inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.

    NHTSA campaign 20V003000 · also 2010–2013
  • AIR BAGS › FRONTAL › PASSENGER SIDE › INFLATOR MODULE Jan 2020

    The inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.

    NHTSA campaign 20V002000 · also 2010–2013
  • AIR BAGS › FRONTAL › PASSENGER SIDE › INFLATOR MODULE Jan 2020

    Virgin Islands or "Zone A." These vehicles had their passenger frontal air bag inflators previously replaced under a prior recall using inflators of the same design.

    NHTSA campaign 20V001000 · also 2010–2013
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › IGNITION › SWITCH Apr 2019

    The ball spring inside the switch may break, reducing the strength of the ignition switch.

    NHTSA campaign 19V297000 · also 2010–2013
  • AIR BAGS › FRONTAL › PASSENGER SIDE › INFLATOR MODULE Jan 2019

    These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment.

    NHTSA campaign 19V009000 · also 2010–2013
  • AIR BAGS › FRONTAL › PASSENGER SIDE › INFLATOR MODULE Jan 2019

    These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment.

    NHTSA campaign 19V008000 · also 2010–2013
  • AIR BAGS › FRONTAL › PASSENGER SIDE › INFLATOR MODULE Jan 2019

    Virgin Islands. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment.

    NHTSA campaign 19V007000 · also 2010–2013
  • PARKING BRAKE Sep 2018

    The electronic parking brake (EPB) may not engage as intended, allowing the vehicle to rollaway if the transmission is not in the proper gear when parked.

    NHTSA campaign 18V626000 · also 2010–2013
  • VISIBILITY › WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER › MOTOR Sep 2016

    Due to contamination, components within the windshield wiper motor bottom cover may interfere with each other.

    NHTSA campaign 16V694000 · also 2010–2013
  • POWER TRAIN › AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Aug 2013

    In the affected vehicles, the parking rod may come loose inside the automatic transmission.

    NHTSA campaign 13V336000

2015 Subaru Outback recalls (5)

  • STEERING › COLUMN May 2016

    The steering column on the affected vehicles may have been improperly machined, and as a result, turning the steering wheel may have no effect on the direction of the wheels.

    NHTSA campaign 16V292000 · also 2016–2017
  • ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) Apr 2016

    The brake fluid used in these vehicles may contain excess moisture which may adversely affect the performance of the electronic stability control system.

    NHTSA campaign 16V251000
  • POWER TRAIN › DRIVELINE › DRIVESHAFT Aug 2015

    Transmission oil may leak from a deformed seal cap on the propeller shaft yoke.

    NHTSA campaign 15V502000 · also 2016
  • FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE › CRASH IMMINENT BRAKING Jun 2015

    If the switch that activates the brake lights fails, the automatic pre-collision braking component of the driver assist system will not function.

    NHTSA campaign 15V366000
  • TRAILER HITCHES Sep 2014

    During installation, the trailer hitch mounting nuts may have been overtightened, potentially resulting in failure of the trailer hitch mounting studs.

    NHTSA campaign 14V577000

2016 Subaru Outback recalls (4)

  • AIR BAGS › AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE Dec 2019

    A replacement air bag control module may have been installed that is not compatible with the passenger air bag module, possibly affecting air bag deployment.

    NHTSA campaign 19V910000 · also 2017
  • STEERING › COLUMN May 2016

    The steering column on the affected vehicles may have been improperly machined, and as a result, turning the steering wheel may have no effect on the direction of the wheels.

    NHTSA campaign 16V292000 · also 2015 and 2017
  • POWER TRAIN › DRIVELINE › DRIVESHAFT Nov 2015

    Due to the improper tightening of the securing nuts, the drive shaft may separate from the rear differential.

    NHTSA campaign 15V794000
  • POWER TRAIN › DRIVELINE › DRIVESHAFT Aug 2015

    Transmission oil may leak from a deformed seal cap on the propeller shaft yoke.

    NHTSA campaign 15V502000 · also 2015

2017 Subaru Outback recalls (4)

  • AIR BAGS › AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE Dec 2019

    A replacement air bag control module may have been installed that is not compatible with the passenger air bag module, possibly affecting air bag deployment.

    NHTSA campaign 19V910000 · also 2016
  • STEERING › COLUMN Oct 2016

    In the affected vehicles, the knee guard bracket may not be properly attached to the steering beam assembly.

    NHTSA campaign 16V716000
  • SUSPENSION Aug 2016

    The affected vehicles may have improperly tightened attaching bolts for the front left and right brake calipers, wheel hubs, and the right stabilizer clamp.

    NHTSA campaign 16V576000
  • STEERING › COLUMN May 2016

    The steering column on the affected vehicles may have been improperly machined, and as a result, turning the steering wheel may have no effect on the direction of the wheels.

    NHTSA campaign 16V292000 · also 2015–2016

2018 Subaru Outback recalls (3)

  • FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE › DELIVERY › FUEL PUMP Jul 2021

    The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.

    NHTSA campaign 21V587000 · also 2019–2020
  • VISIBILITY › REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES Dec 2018

    In the affected vehicles, a software issue may cause the audio display system to not initialize, resulting in the camera display remaining blank. If this occurs, the rearview image will not display while backing up the vehicle.

    NHTSA campaign 18V935000
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › SOFTWARE Nov 2018

    Due to a software error, the low fuel warning light may not illuminate at the intended remaining fuel level and the miles-to-empty display may incorrectly indicate a positive number despite the tank being empty.

    NHTSA campaign 18V773000

2019 Subaru Outback recalls (3)

  • FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE › DELIVERY › FUEL PUMP Jul 2021

    The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.

    NHTSA campaign 21V587000 · also 2018 and 2020
  • FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE › DELIVERY › FUEL PUMP Apr 2020

    The low pressure fuel pump may become inoperative.

    NHTSA campaign 20V218000
  • STRUCTURE Jun 2019

    Spot welds located on the duct below the cowl panel may have been improperly applied, impacting the vehicle's body strength.

    NHTSA campaign 19V493000

2020 Subaru Outback recalls (6)

  • AIR BAGS › SENSOR › OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION › FRONT PASSENGER Mar 2024

    A capacitor in the sensors for the Occupant Detection System (ODS) may crack and short circuit, which can prevent the front passenger air bag from deploying in a crash.

    NHTSA campaign 24V227000 · also 2021–2022
  • POWER TRAIN › AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION › CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM) Jul 2022

    A programming error in the Transmission Control Unit (TCU) may allow the clutch to engage before the drive chain is completely clamped.

    NHTSA campaign 22V485000 · also 2021
  • POWER TRAIN › AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION › CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM) Dec 2021

    A programming error in the Transmission Control Unit (TCU) may allow the clutch to engage before the drive chain is completely clamped.

    NHTSA campaign 21V955000
  • FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE › DELIVERY › FUEL PUMP Jul 2021

    The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.

    NHTSA campaign 21V587000 · also 2018–2019
  • BACK OVER PREVENTION › DISPLAY FUNCTION Dec 2020

    The August 2020 over-the-air software update may have timed out without completing the installation, corrupting the data, and causing the rearview display to shutoff intermittently.

    NHTSA campaign 20V766000
  • SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC › PEDALS AND LINKAGES Sep 2019

    The brake pedal mounting bracket may have a missing or insufficiently tightened bolt.

    NHTSA campaign 19V664000

2021 Subaru Outback recalls (4)

  • AIR BAGS › SENSOR › OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION › FRONT PASSENGER Mar 2024

    A capacitor in the sensors for the Occupant Detection System (ODS) may crack and short circuit, which can prevent the front passenger air bag from deploying in a crash.

    NHTSA campaign 24V227000 · also 2020 and 2022
  • POWER TRAIN › AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION › PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH Nov 2023

    An insufficient weld may allow water to enter the inhibitor switch, causing it to fail.

    NHTSA campaign 23V755000 · also 2022–2023
  • POWER TRAIN › AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION › CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM) Jul 2022

    A programming error in the Transmission Control Unit (TCU) may allow the clutch to engage before the drive chain is completely clamped.

    NHTSA campaign 22V485000 · also 2020
  • POWER TRAIN › SHIFT LINKAGE/CABLE/ROD Jan 2021

    The continuously variable transmission (CVT) select lever cable nut may not have been tightened properly, allowing the nut to loosen.

    NHTSA campaign 21V024000

2022 Subaru Outback recalls (4)

  • AIR BAGS › SENSOR › OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION › FRONT PASSENGER Mar 2024

    A capacitor in the sensors for the Occupant Detection System (ODS) may crack and short circuit, which can prevent the front passenger air bag from deploying in a crash.

    NHTSA campaign 24V227000 · also 2020–2021
  • POWER TRAIN › AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION › PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH Nov 2023

    An insufficient weld may allow water to enter the inhibitor switch, causing it to fail.

    NHTSA campaign 23V755000 · also 2021 and 2023
  • VISIBILITY › WINDSHIELD Sep 2022

    The incorrect paint clearcoat may have been applied, which can cause the windshield to be insufficiently bonded to the vehicle.

    NHTSA campaign 22V712000
  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING › ENGINE › ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM) Jul 2022

    The engine wiring harness may have been damaged, resulting in a loose electrical connection to the engine control unit (ECU).

    NHTSA campaign 22V473000

2023 Subaru Outback recalls (2)

  • POWER TRAIN › AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION › PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH Nov 2023

    An insufficient weld may allow water to enter the inhibitor switch, causing it to fail.

    NHTSA campaign 23V755000 · also 2021–2022
  • POWER TRAIN › DRIVELINE › DRIVESHAFT Sep 2023

    The center support bolts for the driveshaft may loosen, resulting in the disconnection of the front end of the driveshaft.

    NHTSA campaign 23V647000

No recalls on file as of October 2026 for the 2024–2025 Subaru Outback.

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Subaru Outback recalls: frequently asked questions

How many recalls does the Subaru Outback have?

NHTSA lists 49 recall campaigns for the Subaru Outback across model years 2010–2025 (16 model years covered here). The 2010 model year has the most, with 18. A recall is an official safety action with a free remedy at a franchised dealer.

Which Subaru Outback year has the most recalls?

The 2010 Subaru Outback has the most NHTSA recalls (18), followed by 2012 (16) and 2011 (16). A campaign that covers several model years counts toward each of them.

Which Subaru Outback years have no recalls?

As of October 2026, NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2024–2025 Subaru Outback. Newer model years can still be recalled later, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Which Subaru Outback year has the most complaints?

Owners have filed the most NHTSA complaints about the 2019 Subaru Outback (1,036), followed by 2017 (919) and 2020 (900). Older and higher-volume model years collect more reports simply by being on the road longer.

What are the most common problems on the Subaru Outback?

Across 7,569 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for model years 2010–2025, the most-reported systems on the Subaru Outback are Electrical System (2,068), Visibility/Wiper (1,712), Power Train (750), Engine (599), Air Bags (344) and Service Brakes (335).

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public recalls and complaints databases, model years 2010–2025, as of October 2026. A complaint is an unverified owner report; a recall is an official safety action with a free remedy. High complaint counts often reflect high sales volume.