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

Click a category to expand its values.

Condition issue

9,430

Operating state

6,648

Electrical issue

2,967

Safety restraint issue

2,721

Reporting mechanism

2,682

Engine behavior

2,034

Driver assistance issue

1,836

Fluid issue

1,693

Braking behavior

1,630

Performance issue

1,519

Noise

1,444

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

1,248

Vibration/harshness

1,126

Smell

1,034

Infotainment behavior

867

Safety restraint behavior

843

Thermal issue

810

Access/entry issue

802

Starting behavior

737

Lighting behavior

650

Steering behavior

534

Ride/handling behavior

524

Recent change

340

Powering on/off behavior

318

HVAC behavior

198

Wiper/washer behavior

102

Communication/network issue

55

Electrified system issue

21

Charging behavior

6

Most-reported Subaru models

Ranked by total record count. Sparkline shows the last 12 months. Click a model to view year-level data.

1

Outback

9,607

2

Forester

6,363

3

WRX STI

3,651

4

WRX

3,596

5

Legacy

3,159

6

Impreza

2,673

7

Crosstrek

1,400

8

XV Crosstrek

1,399

9

Ascent

990

10

SVX

291

11

B9 Tribeca

186

12

Tribeca

186

13

Baja

116

14

BRZ

98

15

Solterra

64

Browse all Subaru models

All Subaru models with NHTSA records, listed alphabetically.

AscentB9 TribecaBajaBRZCrosstrekForesterImprezaJustyLegacyLoyaleOutbackSolterraSVXTribecaWRXWRX STIXTXV Crosstrek

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


Crash

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


1 injured

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…

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Updated May 30, 2026. Refreshed nightly.