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Subaru Outback recalls and problems

67 recalls and 9,431 owner complaints for 27 model years. Pick your year for full details.

Recalls
67
Complaints
9,431
Crashes reported
366
Fires reported
87

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Subaru Outback by year

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesDeaths
2026 Outback0211040
2025 Outback0845210
2024 Outback01075240
2023 Outback2898130
2022 Outback446710460
2021 Outback43009240
2020 Outback690619740
2019 Outback31,036242180
2018 Outback3816274190
2017 Outback4921333260
2016 Outback4644223130
2015 Outback5510205170
2014 Outback10208142210
2013 Outback12297186131
2012 Outback16295156110
2011 Outback1665324670
2010 Outback1836012380
2009 Outback131061320
2008 Outback822612360
2007 Outback81319260
2006 Outback72777330
2005 Outback9273133110
2004 Outback10909440
2003 Outback14937130
2002 Outback414390110
2001 Outback317116570
2000 Outback120717573

Most reported Subaru Outback problems

Problem areaReports
Electrical System2,276
Visibility/Wiper1,745
Unknown or Other1,311
Power Train906
Engine720
Air Bags651
Vehicle Speed Control492
Service Brakes398
Forward Collision Avoidance354
Steering327

All Subaru Outback recalls

RecallDateYearsComponentSummary
24V-227Mar 22, 20242020–2022Air BagsSubaru of America, Inc.
23V-755Nov 9, 20232021–2023Power TrainSubaru of America, Inc.
23V-647Sep 21, 20232023Power TrainSubaru of America, Inc.
22V-712Sep 22, 20222022VisibilitySubaru of America, Inc.
22V-485Jul 8, 20222020–2021Power TrainSubaru of America, Inc.
22V-473Jul 1, 20222022Engine and Engine Cooling, Electrical SystemSubaru of America, Inc.
21V-955Dec 9, 20212020Power TrainSubaru of America, Inc.
21V-587Jul 29, 20212018–2020Fuel System, GasolineSubaru of America, Inc.
21V-024Jan 26, 20212021Power TrainSubaru of America, Inc.
20V-766Dec 10, 20202020Back Over PreventionSubaru of America, Inc.
20V-218Apr 16, 20202019Fuel System, GasolineSubaru of America, Inc.
20V-001Jan 2, 20202003–2014Air BagsSubaru of America, Inc.
20V-003Jan 2, 20202003–2014Air BagsSubaru of America, Inc.
20V-002Jan 2, 20202003–2014Air BagsSubaru of America, Inc.
19V-910Dec 19, 20192016–2017Air BagsSubaru of America, Inc.
19V-664Sep 18, 20192020Service Brakes, HydraulicSubaru of America, Inc.
19V-493Jun 26, 20192019StructureSubaru of America, Inc.
19V-297Apr 11, 20192005–2014Electrical SystemSubaru of America, Inc.
19V-008Jan 9, 20192010–2014Air BagsSubaru of America, Inc.
19V-007Jan 9, 20192010–2014Air BagsSubaru of America, Inc.
19V-009Jan 9, 20192010–2014Air BagsSubaru of America, Inc.
18V-935Dec 31, 20182018VisibilitySubaru of America, Inc.
18V-773Nov 1, 20182018Electrical System, Fuel System, GasolineSubaru of America, Inc.
18V-626Sep 13, 20182010–2014Parking BrakeSubaru of America, Inc.
18V-012Jan 9, 20182009–2013Air BagsSubaru of America, Inc.
18V-013Jan 9, 20182009–2010Air BagsSubaru of America, Inc.
18V-014Jan 9, 20182009Air BagsSubaru of America, Inc.
17V-026Jan 11, 20172009Air BagsSubaru of America, Inc.
17V-014Jan 10, 20172009–2012Air BagsSubaru of America, Inc.
16V-738Oct 13, 20162007–2009Electrical SystemSubaru of America, Inc.
16V-716Oct 6, 20162017Air Bags, SteeringSubaru of America, Inc.
16V-694Sep 27, 20162010–2014VisibilitySubaru of America, Inc.
16V-576Aug 3, 20162017Service Brakes, Hydraulic, SuspensionSubaru of America, Inc.
16V-358May 25, 20162003–2004, 2009–2011Air BagsSubaru of America, Inc.
16V-361May 25, 20162003–2004Air BagsSubaru of America, Inc.
16V-359May 25, 20162003–2004Air BagsSubaru of America, Inc.
16V-292May 11, 20162015–2017Do not driveSteeringSubaru of America, Inc.
16V-251Apr 27, 20162015Electronic Stability Control (ESC)Subaru of America, Inc.
15V-794Nov 24, 20152016Power TrainSubaru of America, Inc.
15V-502Aug 10, 20152015–2016Power TrainSubaru of America, Inc.
15V-366Jun 12, 20152015Forward Collision Avoidance, Exterior LightingSubaru of America, Inc.
15V-323May 28, 20152003–2008Air BagsSubaru of America, Inc.
14V-763Dec 1, 20142003–2005Air BagsSubaru of America, Inc.
14V-577Sep 19, 20142015Trailer HitchesSubaru of America, Inc.
14V-311Jun 10, 20142005–2009Service Brakes, HydraulicSubaru of America, Inc.
13V-336Aug 1, 20132014Power TrainSubaru of America is recalling certain model year 2014 Legacy 3.6R and Outback 3.6R and 2013 Tribeca vehicles manufactured June 12, 2013, through June 28, 2013 and equipped with 5-speed automatic transmissions.
13V-194May 13, 20132013SteeringSubaru is recalling certain model year 2013 Outback and Legacy vehicles manufactured from February 15, 2012, through June 15, 2012.
13V-110Mar 27, 20132005–2009Service Brakes, HydraulicSubaru is recalling certain model year 2005-2009 Outback and Legacy vehicles manufactured from December 2003, through April 2009 and currently, or formerly, registered in Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa…
13V-078Mar 5, 20132012Visibility/WiperSubaru is recalling certain model year 2012 Outback and Legacy vehicles manufactured from April 6, 2011, through May 12, 2011.
13V-077Mar 5, 20132012VisibilitySubaru is recalling certain model year 2012 Outback and Legacy vehicles manufactured from April 6, 2011, through May 12, 2011.
13V-061Feb 25, 20132010–2013Equipment, Electrical SystemSubaru is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 Legacy and Outback vehicles equipped with an automatic or CVT transmission and an Audiovox remote engine starter (RES) accessory, certain model year 2012-2013 Impreza…
12V-602Dec 26, 20122010–2011Exterior LightingSubaru is recalling certain model year 2010 and 2011 Legacy and Outback vehicles, certain model year 2006 through 2012 Tribeca vehicles sold before January 2012, and certain model year 2009 through 2012 Forester vehicles…
12V-047Feb 9, 20122012Air BagsSubaru is recalling certain model year 2012 legacy and outback vehicles, manufactured from december 1, 2011, through december 23, 2011.
11V-562Nov 29, 20112012Service Brakes, HydraulicSubaru is recalling certain model year 2012 impreza sedans and wagons (Except wrx/sti models), manufactured from april 21, 2011, through november 15, 2011, and legacy and outback vehicles manufactured from october 17…
11V-467Sep 7, 20112011VisibilitySubaru is recalling certain model year 2011 outback and legacy vehicles manufactured from august 3, 2010, through july 1, 2011.
10V-326Jul 20, 20102010–2011Power TrainSubaru is recalling certain model year 2010 and 2011 outback and legacy passenger vehicles manufactured from april 28 through june 23, 2010.
10V-283Jun 24, 20102010SteeringSubaru is recalling certain model year 2010 outback and legacy passenger vehicles manufactured from february 16, 2009 through april 12, 2010.
10V-196May 7, 20102010Engine and Engine CoolingSubaru is recalling certain model year 2010 outback and legacy passenger vehicles manufactured from july 31 through december 1, 2009.
04V-274Jun 9, 20042005Air BagsThe left and right side curtain air bags in certain vehicles involved in this campaign may not fully deploy rapidly enough when activated in a side impact collision.
04V-128Mar 16, 20042001–2004Vehicle Speed ControlOn certain passenger sedans, wagons, and sport utility vehicles, the cruise control cable could come out of its track on the cruise control lever and lodge on the control lever tab when the accelerator pedal is released.
03V-303Aug 20, 20032004Fuel System, GasolineCertain passenger or sport utility vehicles may have a loose or out of position fuel filler hose clamp.
03V-232Jun 26, 20032003SuspensionOn some passenger and sport utility vehicles originally sold in or currently registered in the states of connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, kentucky, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota…
03V-153Apr 22, 20032000–2003SuspensionThis recall applies to certain passenger vehicles originally sold in or currently registered in the states of connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, kentucky, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota…
02V-282Oct 30, 20022001–2003Power TrainCertain sport utility and passenger vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions were produced with an improperly manufactured transmission parking rod.
02V-240Sep 13, 20022003Engine and Engine CoolingOn certain sport utility and passenger vehicles equipped with 4-cylinder engines, the water pump pulley center hole was improperly machined.
02V-235Sep 5, 20022003WheelsOn certain passenger vehicles equipped with 6-cylinder engines, the aluminum wheels may have an off-center diameter.
02V-079Mar 12, 20022002Service Brakes, HydraulicOn certain passenger vehicles, the brake master cylinders may not function properly in ambient temperatures below freezing 32 degrees fahrenheit and lower).

Frequently asked questions

What is the worst year for the Subaru Outback?

By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2019 Subaru Outback has the most reports (1,036). Check the 2019 page for the problems owners describe.

How many recalls does the Subaru Outback have?

NHTSA lists 67 safety recalls covering Subaru Outback model years 2000–2023.

What are the most common Subaru Outback problems?

Owners report electrical system, visibility/wiper, unknown or other problems most often.