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 — Subaru

Click a category to expand its values.

Condition issue

9,491

Operating state

6,704

Electrical issue

3,003

Safety restraint issue

2,756

Reporting mechanism

2,721

Engine behavior

2,044

Driver assistance issue

1,876

Fluid issue

1,704

Braking behavior

1,652

Performance issue

1,538

Noise

1,453

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

1,258

Vibration/harshness

1,139

Smell

1,037

Infotainment behavior

910

Safety restraint behavior

850

Thermal issue

820

Access/entry issue

805

Starting behavior

742

Lighting behavior

661

Steering behavior

542

Ride/handling behavior

530

Recent change

343

Powering on/off behavior

318

HVAC behavior

200

Wiper/washer behavior

102

Communication/network issue

59

Electrified system issue

22

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

9,681

2

Forester

6,424

3

Legacy

3,172

4

Impreza

2,680

5

XV Crosstrek

1,428

6

Crosstrek

1,156

7

Ascent

1,004

8

WRX

973

9

SVX

291

10

B9 Tribeca

186

11

Baja

117

12

BRZ

98

13

Solterra

68

14

Loyale

63

15

Tribeca

41

Browse all Subaru models

All Subaru models with NHTSA records, listed alphabetically.

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Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

2012 SUBARU OUTBACK

Filed Jul 21, 2026


1 injured
Crash

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 NOT…

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 on…

2024 SUBARU SOLTERRA

Filed Jul 20, 2026


Crash

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 Affected…

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. I’m told this is the brakes which makes no sense. The car feels like it is on ice or sailing down the road, and…

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Updated July 24, 2026. Refreshed nightly.