NHTSA Data Explorer
Subaru
Data refreshed July 24, 2026
Complaints
26,329
Active records
Recalls
165
Active records
TSBs
4,051
Active records
Filing history
Monthly totals over the last 20 years. Click a legend item to show or hide that series.
Reported severity
Based on consumer complaints filed since 2000. Recalls and TSBs do not include severity data.
Deaths
22
Injuries
1,044
Crashes
1,632
Fires
353
Top reported issues ā Subaru
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Electrical issue
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Driver assistance issue
Fluid issue
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Smell
Infotainment behavior
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Thermal issue
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Starting behavior
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Ride/handling behavior
Recent change
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HVAC behavior
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Communication/network issue
Electrified system issue
Charging behavior
Most-reported Subaru models
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Browse all Subaru models
All Subaru models with NHTSA records, listed alphabetically.
Recent filings
The 10 most recent filings for each type.
2012 SUBARU OUTBACK
Filed Jul 21, 2026
Driving on the highway was side swiped then rearended at high speed causing my driver seat to fly backwards. So the locking mechanism on the manual seat adjuster either failed or never locked
2020 SUBARU OUTBACK
Filed Jul 21, 2026
The warning lights on our 2020 Subaru Outback have lit intermittently for the past 2 years. When bringing the vehicle into the dealer for service and oil changes, this was reported. Recently the TPMS light began to light intermittently. Tire pressure was checked and adjusted but the problem persisted. When we brought the vehicle in for service, it turned out that all tire pressure sensors needed to be replaced BUT the service techs identified other problems that surfaced JUST AS THE CAR WAS NOTā¦
2025 SUBARU CROSSTREK
Filed Jul 21, 2026
I leased. 2025 Subaru Crosstrek Premium last May and after I drove it for a few days I discovered the driver side mirror was shaking and made it impossible to see traffic clearly, especially at night. I took the car back to the dealer several times but they could not fix it. There is a class action lawsuit against Subaru for the defective driver side mirror.
2025 SUBARU OUTBACK
Filed Jul 21, 2026
The back passenger seatbelt does not retract. It stays loose after use and there are safety concerns. I don't feel safe having any passengers in my car.
2026 SUBARU TRAILSEEKER
Filed Jul 20, 2026
On multiple occasions, my vehicle's 12v battery has completely discharged presumably from parasitic drain from connected services communications. The first time the 12v was completely discharged was on 6/10/26 following between 24-48 hours of sitting idle without being driven. It was recharged and the following day had discharged almost completely, giving a warning that it needed to be charged back up. This was after ~24 hours without being driven. I ultimately brought it to the dealership onā¦
2024 SUBARU SOLTERRA
Filed Jul 20, 2026
Subaru Solterra Car's automated breaking system did not work. We also suspect the changing from reverse to drive did not work as well. My wife while taking reverse and then tried to drive forward, but the drive forward did not work and when the car was accelerated it reversed and hit a tree. Rear automated breaking did not work causing damage to the car. Car was not drivable. Luckily no one was injured. There were no warning signs.
2016 SUBARU OUTBACK
Filed Jul 20, 2026
There is a crack in the exhaust manifold and the exhaust smell is entering the cabin affecting driver and passengers' health. The problem has been confirmed by a Subaru dealer and an independent mechanic. There were no warning lights, I was made aware after routine maintenance by an independent mechanic. The same part has failed in multiple Subaru models: Recall WUJ-95 (SOA says my car is not covered in the recall/campaign due to my car's production date being 24 days after the Affectedā¦
2026 SUBARU TRAILSEEKER
Filed Jul 20, 2026
Vehicle charged to 87% of traction battery capacity on 6/18, early morning. Vehicle only used Saturday morning for about 2 miles. 12V battery dead today, Monday June 20 at 12PM
2019 SUBARU OUTBACK
Filed Jul 20, 2026
Driver controls for windows do not work for front windows .. Can not put windows down. Therefore if window on passenger side or driver side gets foggy, can not lower to see out Dealer has stated that there is dirt in window. Not dirt , bad window motor per my experience. This has been occurring for about 2/3 years.
2020 SUBARU ASCENT
Filed Jul 20, 2026
My strut bearings have been replaced several times in the drivers sides, my shock and strut has been replaced twice on the drivers side and now the passenger side is doing the same thing. The dealership tells me that there is nothing wrong but research shows this car has known suspension issues. My passenger side front has a loud metallic grinding sound when turning the wheel in park. Iām told this is the brakes which makes no sense. The car feels like it is on ice or sailing down the road, andā¦