There are no safety recalls for the 2025 Subaru Outback, but owners have filed 84 complaints with NHTSA.
2025 Subaru Outback problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 26 | |
| Lane Departure | 20 | |
| Unknown or Other | 18 | |
| Electrical System | 14 | |
| Steering | 6 | |
| Service Brakes | 6 | |
| Visibility/Wiper | 5 | |
| Air Bags | 5 | |
| Back Over Prevention | 5 | |
| Engine | 5 | |
| Power Train | 5 | |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 | |
Most reported parts
- Forward Collision Avoidance › Automatic Emergency Braking — 14
- Forward Collision Avoidance › Warnings — 11
- Lane Departure › Assist — 10
- Lane Departure › Warning — 6
- Lane Departure › Blind Spot Detection — 4
- Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › Camera — 3
- Latches/Locks/Linkages › Doors › Latch — 1
- Back Over Prevention › Rearview System Braking — 1
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 2,000 miles (median of owner reports).
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Recent 2025 Subaru Outback complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Forward Collision Avoidance · reported Nov 9, 2026
I am writing to complain about the forward crash system breaking being applied in situations that are more dangerous than the potential for no breaking to have been applied. The problem has occurred several times as vehicles are turning from my lane to the right (with approximately 50' between vehicles), it applies the break hard enough to stop me and if there had been a vehicle behind me they would have likely hit me. The system has also applied the break while i was driving on the expressway at 75mph with no vehicles in front of me.
Service Brakes · reported Oct 18, 2026
Rear Automatic Braking (RAB) system conducted an emergency , neck snapping stop while backing out of a sloped driveway at 9PM local time, zip 94596, walnut creek, California. There was no vehicle traffic, pedestrian traffic or other movements nearby to trigger the RAB system. There was a local rescue ambulance parked on another intersecting street, well over 300 feet away, with emergency flashing lights. As the driver, I immediately checked for traffic, pedestrians, etc, found nothing; rolled down windows to check again, found nothing. The vehicle was still held by the RAB system, I applied…
Power Train · at 14,500 miles · reported Oct 7, 2026
The contact owns a 2025 Subaru Outback. The contact stated that while driving on the freeway in stop-and-go traffic with the automatic braking system activated, the vehicle erroneously reversed and failed to immediately stop while depressing the brake pedal. The contact shifted out of drive(D) and then back to drive(D), and the vehicle stopped. The contact stated that the failure had occurred a second time during a trip before returning to normal operation, and the vehicle was driven to the residence and parked. The vehicle was later towed to the local dealer, who was unable to determine the…
Electrical System · reported Sep 21, 2026
July 4, 2025 car had about 4100 miles Severe dangerous phantom braking on highway CA 280 N just prior to foothill expressway exit at about 7:30 pm. Suddenly while traveling 60+ MPH on mid lanes of freeway car auto braking caused car to brake/slow to 1/2 speed with no visible obstacle seen by any of 4 adults in car. Multi[ple Dash lights up with eyesite failure and all red , green and yellow lights. Gas pedal ws unresponsive no power. Eminent crash danger. Driver responded trying to hit gas then brake to steer off freeway. After several seconds the car gas pedal eventually responded and I was…
Service Brakes · reported Sep 16, 2026
The brakes failed and could be inspected upon request. My safety and the safety of two other passengers was put at risk because my vehicle rear ended an another vehicle at a red light. The problem has not yet been confirmed or reproduced by the dealership or inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representative of others. There were no warning messages, or symptoms of the problem prior to the failure.
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2025 Subaru Outback have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2025 Subaru Outback as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.
What is the most common problem with the 2025 Subaru Outback?
Owners report forward collision avoidance problems most often (26 reports), followed by lane departure (20). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 2,000 miles.
Are Subaru recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Subaru dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.