NHTSA Data Explorer
Subaru
Data refreshed May 30, 2026
Complaints
26,089
Active records
Recalls
162
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
1,033
Crashes
1,617
Fires
345
Top reported issues — Subaru
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Condition issue
Operating state
Electrical issue
Safety restraint issue
Reporting mechanism
Engine behavior
Driver assistance issue
Fluid issue
Braking behavior
Performance issue
Noise
Transmission/drivetrain behavior
Vibration/harshness
Smell
Infotainment behavior
Safety restraint behavior
Thermal issue
Access/entry issue
Starting behavior
Lighting behavior
Steering behavior
Ride/handling behavior
Recent change
Powering on/off behavior
HVAC behavior
Wiper/washer behavior
Communication/network issue
Electrified system issue
Charging behavior
Most-reported Subaru models
Ranked by total record count. Sparkline shows the last 12 months. Click a model to view year-level data.
Browse all Subaru models
All Subaru models with NHTSA records, listed alphabetically.
Recent filings
The 10 most recent filings for each type.
2024 SUBARU ASCENT
Filed May 28, 2026
While pulling up to a drive thru window the vehicle shuddered and the engine shut off. I lost all power steering and had to come to a stop, shift into park, then restart the engine. No check engine lights or warnings illuminated. There were no status messages to indicate what caused it to shut off. Also the driver side mirror shakes a lot, just like all the other reports say.
2016 SUBARU OUTBACK
Filed May 28, 2026
On 05/08/2026 the brakes failed while in a queue at a drive-up restaurant. The car was steered away to a flat part of the parking lot. After a restart the brakes returned to operation and the car was taken to the dealership where the brake line were flushed and the brake fluid replaced. On 05/25/2026 the brakes failed after backing out of an inclined parking space in a parking garage. The car came to a stop when it backed into a concrete wall. The car was towed to the dealer. The dealer…
2014 SUBARU XV CROSSTREK
Filed May 28, 2026
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2014 Subaru Crosstrek on May 22, 2026. The sale was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was recorded at 77,441. The contact later purchased a CARFAX report which was reported at 214,767 in February 2026. The contact reported the information to the local authorities.
2015 SUBARU OUTBACK
Filed May 28, 2026
Odometer Fraud. The contact stated that he recently purchased a 2015 Subaru Outback. The vehicle was purchased through a private sale. At the time of purchase the odometer reading was 91,000. The contact stated while obtaining insurance was informed the mileage was 194,000. A Carfax report was not obtained. There was no other agency contacted.
2016 SUBARU FORESTER
Filed May 27, 2026
Problem: Recall for passenger side airbag malfunction in heated seats for my model year. Manufacturer has said they addressed the recall but they have not. My car and thousands of others are unsafe for passengers to ride in because the airbag system does not work. Warning light is the airbag symbol and message that alerts driver that SRS system is not working. Manufacturer and dealers want to charge $200 to look problem over and then tell you its off warranty. My car has 96000 miles and this…
2025 SUBARU FORESTER
Filed May 27, 2026
Ad for satellite radio covering screen. Popped up while driving. Requires taking eyes off road to dismiss.
2022 SUBARU OUTBACK
Filed May 27, 2026
I have a meticulously maintained 2022 Subaru Outback LTD that has now had 3 out of 4 OEM installed wheel bearings replaced due to failure with less and/or near to 40,000 miles on the vehicle. The power train has a warranty until 2027, however, I felt that this is a recall worthy event and asked Subaru of America to either extend the powertrain warranty or replace the one remaining, original bearing. Case # 260430-1901212 They will not replace it after many email exchanges and escalations. …
2024 SUBARU ASCENT
Filed May 27, 2026
I am a current lessee of a 2024 Subaru Ascent. I leased this vehicle starting July 27, 2024. My lease ends on July 27, 2027. I live 60 miles away from the dealership and only did a test drive around town. The minute I got on the freeway after leaving the dealership the night I leased the vehicle, I noticed the drivers side mirror heavily vibrated and I remember thinking how strange it was to have the headlights from the cars behind me look so shaky in the mirror. I took the car to the service…
2018 SUBARU OUTBACK
Filed May 27, 2026
infotainment display complete failure including ghost touches and input failure.
2015 SUBARU FORESTER
Filed May 26, 2026
Subaru part # 63269SG002 hatch lift support / stay tailgate (rear gate, right). Pin that attaches hydraulic lift to rear tailgate snapped in half when closing trunk - available for inspection. Lift extended fully, preventing closure of rear tailgate. Failure left tailgate solely held up with (1) remaining lift which could not fully support weight, letting door sag/droop and causing injury to scalp of (1) person. A 4 year old child was not injured, but was present - safety was at risk based on…