How many recalls does the Subaru Outback have?

NHTSA lists 24 recalls for the Subaru Outback across the 2010-2014, 2015-2019, 2020-2024 generations covered here. A recall is an official safety action with a free remedy at a franchised dealer.

What are the most common problems on the Subaru Outback?

Across 1,651 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported systems on the Subaru Outback are Electrical System (471), Visibility/Wiper (457), Unknown Or Other (283), Power Train (153), Engine (110), Visibility (56).

Subaru Outback recalls & common problems

NHTSA safety recalls and owner-reported complaints for the Subaru Outback across the 2010-2014, 2015-2019, 2020-2024 generations. Real, government-sourced figures — use them to gauge how common a problem actually is before you spend on parts.

Wagon 24 NHTSA recalls 1,651 owner complaints

24 NHTSA recalls

1,651 owner complaints

56 citing a crash

13 citing a fire

39 citing an injury

Most-reported systems on the Subaru Outback

The component categories Subaru owners file the most complaints about with NHTSA, summed across all generations covered.

Electrical System 471
Visibility/Wiper 457
Unknown Or Other 283
Power Train 153
Engine 110
Visibility 56

Recalls & complaints by model year

Jump to the generation that matches your Outback:

Generation	Recalls	Complaints	Diagnose
2010-2014 Subaru Outback	16	290	Codes & recalls →
2015-2019 Subaru Outback	4	914	Codes & recalls →
2020-2024 Subaru Outback	4	447	Codes & recalls →

Recent recalls on the Subaru Outback

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

AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER Mar 2024

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Outback and Legacy vehicles. 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
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH Nov 2023

Subaru of America, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2021 Crosstrek, 2022 Forester, 2021-2023 Legacy, and Outback vehicles. An insufficient weld may allow water to enter the inhibitor switch, causing it to fail.…
NHTSA campaign 23V755000
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD Sep 2022

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2022 Impreza and Outback vehicles. The incorrect paint clearcoat may have been applied, which can cause the windshield to be insufficiently bonded to the vehicle. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements…
NHTSA campaign 22V712000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM) Jul 2022

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2022 Outback vehicles. The engine wiring harness may have been damaged, resulting in a loose electrical connection to the engine control unit (ECU).…
NHTSA campaign 22V473000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE Jan 2020

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Forester, 2003-2006 Baja, 2004-2011 Impreza, 2004-2014 WRX (including STI), 2003-2014 Legacy and Outback, and 2006 Saab 9-2X vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware,…
NHTSA campaign 20V002000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE Jan 2020

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Forester, 2003-2006 Baja, 2004-2011 Impreza, 2004-2014 WRX (including STI), 2003-2014 Legacy and Outback, and 2005-2006 Saab 9-2X vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alaska, Colorado, Conne…
NHTSA campaign 20V003000

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