Subaru Outback recalls & problems by year
The Subaru Outback has 72 NHTSA recalls and 9,746 owner complaints across model years 1995–2026. The most complained-about year is the 2019 with 1,033 complaints.
Model years
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Outback | 0 | 16 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 | |
| 2025 Outback | 0 | 81 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2024 Outback | 0 | 102 | 5 | 2 | 7 | 0 | |
| 2023 Outback | 2 | 89 | 8 | 1 | 5 | 0 | |
| 2022 Outback | 4 | 463 | 10 | 4 | 12 | 0 | |
| 2021 Outback | 4 | 296 | 9 | 1 | 8 | 0 | |
| 2020 Outback | 6 | 897 | 19 | 7 | 5 | 0 | |
| 2019 Outback | 3 | 1,033 | 24 | 2 | 36 | 0 | |
| 2018 Outback | 3 | 811 | 27 | 4 | 23 | 0 | |
| 2017 Outback | 4 | 917 | 32 | 3 | 45 | 0 | |
| 2016 Outback | 4 | 643 | 22 | 3 | 18 | 0 | |
| 2015 Outback | 5 | 510 | 20 | 5 | 30 | 0 | |
| 2014 Outback | 10 | 208 | 14 | 2 | 23 | 0 | |
| 2013 Outback | 12 | 297 | 18 | 6 | 24 | 2 | |
| 2012 Outback | 16 | 292 | 15 | 6 | 13 | 0 | |
| 2011 Outback | 16 | 651 | 23 | 6 | 12 | 0 | |
| 2010 Outback | 18 | 360 | 12 | 3 | 12 | 0 | |
| 2009 Outback | 13 | 106 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 0 | |
| 2008 Outback | 8 | 226 | 12 | 3 | 6 | 0 | |
| 2007 Outback | 8 | 129 | 9 | 2 | 10 | 0 | |
| 2006 Outback | 7 | 277 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 0 | |
| 2005 Outback | 9 | 273 | 13 | 3 | 19 | 0 | |
| 2004 Outback | 11 | 90 | 9 | 4 | 5 | 0 | |
| 2003 Outback | 15 | 93 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 0 | |
| 2002 Outback | 5 | 143 | 9 | 0 | 15 | 0 | |
| 2001 Outback | 4 | 171 | 16 | 5 | 7 | 0 | |
| 2000 Outback | 2 | 207 | 17 | 5 | 11 | 5 | |
| 1999 Outback | 1 | 111 | 13 | 1 | 31 | 0 | |
| 1998 Outback | 2 | 127 | 9 | 2 | 11 | 1 | |
| 1997 Outback | 4 | 79 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 0 | |
| 1996 Outback | 2 | 46 | 12 | 1 | 14 | 0 | |
| 1995 Outback | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most reported Subaru Outback problems (all years)
- Electrical System 2,295
- Visibility/Wiper 1,758
- Unknown or Other 1,327
- Power Train 993
- Engine 715
- Air Bags 702
- Vehicle Speed Control 534
- Service Brakes 429
- Forward Collision Avoidance 369
- Steering 367
- Exterior Lighting 336
- Visibility 334
Subaru Outback recalls
| Recall | Component | Model years | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24V227000 Mar 22, 2024 | AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER | 2020–2022 | 118,723 |
| 23V755000 Nov 9, 2023 | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH | 2021–2023 | 95,830 |
| 23V647000 Sep 21, 2023 | POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT | 2023 | 4,311 |
| 22V712000 Sep 22, 2022 | VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD | 2022 | 42 |
| 22V485000 Jul 8, 2022 | POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:CHAIN/BELT | 2020–2021 | 182 |
| 22V473000 Jul 1, 2022 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM) | 2022 | 15 |
| 21V955000 Dec 9, 2021 | POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:CHAIN/BELT | 2020 | 198,255 |
| 21V587000 Jul 29, 2021 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 2018–2020 | 175,968 |
| 21V024000 Jan 26, 2021 | POWER TRAIN:SHIFT LINKAGE/CABLE/ROD | 2021 | 383 |
| 20V766000 Dec 10, 2020 | BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION | 2020 | 7,741 |
| 20V218000 Apr 16, 2020 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 2019 | 188,207 |
| 20V001000 Jan 2, 2020 | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE | 2003–2014 | 258,813 |
| 20V002000 Jan 2, 2020 | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE | 2003–2014 | 127,547 |
| 20V003000 Jan 2, 2020 | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE | 2003–2014 | 111,562 |
| 19V910000 Dec 19, 2019 | AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE | 2016–2017 | 46 |
| 19V664000 Sep 18, 2019 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES | 2020 | 3,467 |
| 19V493000 Jun 26, 2019 | STRUCTURE | 2019 | 2,107 |
| 19V297000 Apr 11, 2019 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH | 2005–2014 | 511 |
| 19V007000 Jan 9, 2019 | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE | 2010–2014 | 43,394 |
| 19V009000 Jan 9, 2019 | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE | 2010–2014 | 452,630 |
| 19V008000 Jan 9, 2019 | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE | 2010–2014 | 330,120 |
| 18V935000 Dec 31, 2018 | VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES | 2018 | 71,190 |
| 18V773000 Nov 1, 2018 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE | 2018 | 228,648 |
| 18V626000 Sep 13, 2018 | PARKING BRAKE | 2010–2014 | 27,175 |
| 18V013000 Jan 9, 2018 | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE | 2009–2010 | 93,209 |
| 18V012000 Jan 9, 2018 | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE | 2009–2013 | 64,179 |
| 18V014000 Jan 9, 2018 | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE | 2009 | 72,150 |
| 17V026000 Jan 11, 2017 | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE | 2009 | 69,529 |
| 17V014000 Jan 10, 2017 | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE | 2009–2012 | 53,480 |
| 16V738000 Oct 13, 2016 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2007–2009 | 100,127 |
| 16V716000 Oct 6, 2016 | AIR BAGS:KNEE BOLSTER | 2017 | 54 |
| 16V694000 Sep 27, 2016 | VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR | 2010–2014 | 592,647 |
| 16V576000 Aug 3, 2016 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER | 2017 | 99 |
| 16V361000 May 25, 2016 | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE | 2003–2004 | 62,940 |
| 16V358000 May 25, 2016 | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE | 2003–2011 | 302,127 |
| 16V359000 May 25, 2016 | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE | 2003–2004 | 146,010 |
| 16V292000 May 11, 2016 | STEERING:COLUMN | 2015–2017 | 48,819 |
| 16V251000 Apr 27, 2016 | ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 2015 | 766 |
| 15V794000 Nov 24, 2015 | POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT | 2016 | 3,251 |
| 15V502000 Aug 10, 2015 | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 2015–2016 | 2,893 |
| 15V366000 Jun 12, 2015 | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: CRASH IMMINENT BRAKING | 2015 | 71,710 |
| 15V323000 May 28, 2015 | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE | 2003–2008 | 432,016 |
| 14V763000 Dec 1, 2014 | AIR BAGS | 2003–2005 | 4,175 |
| 14V577000 Sep 19, 2014 | TRAILER HITCHES | 2015 | 56 |
| 14V311000 Jun 10, 2014 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 2005–2009 | 461,338 |
| 13E065000 Nov 29, 2013 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 2000–2004 | 397 |
| 13V336000 Aug 1, 2013 | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 2014 | 202 |
| 13V194000 May 13, 2013 | STEERING:COLUMN | 2013 | 5,379 |
| 13V110000 Mar 27, 2013 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 2005–2009 | 274,402 |
| 13V078000 Mar 5, 2013 | VISIBILITY/WIPER | 2012 | 16 |
| 13V077000 Mar 5, 2013 | VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY | 2012 | 14 |
| 13V061000 Feb 25, 2013 | EQUIPMENT | 2010–2013 | 47,419 |
| 12V602000 Dec 26, 2012 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 2010–2011 | 633,842 |
| 12V047000 Feb 9, 2012 | AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW | 2012 | 381 |
| 11V562000 Nov 29, 2011 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES | 2012 | 32,685 |
| 11V467000 Sep 7, 2011 | VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY | 2011 | 69,590 |
| 10V326000 Jul 20, 2010 | POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION | 2010–2011 | 809 |
| 10V283000 Jun 24, 2010 | STEERING:COLUMN | 2010 | 73,698 |
| 10V196000 May 7, 2010 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS | 2010 | 29,443 |
| 04V274000 Jun 9, 2004 | AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW | 2005 | 1,987 |