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Subaru Outback

Data refreshed May 30, 2026

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Complaints

9,607

Active records

Recalls

73

Active records

TSBs

2,062

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

5

Injuries

263

Crashes

395

Fires

86

Top reported issues — Subaru Outback

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Condition issue

3,650

Operating state

2,447

Electrical issue

1,893

Reporting mechanism

871

Engine behavior

826

Driver assistance issue

667

Safety restraint issue

591

Braking behavior

548

Infotainment behavior

529

Performance issue

469

Vibration/harshness

437

Fluid issue

399

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

392

Starting behavior

385

Noise

341

Access/entry issue

315

Lighting behavior

310

Ride/handling behavior

281

Thermal issue

230

Steering behavior

196

Safety restraint behavior

161

Powering on/off behavior

151

Smell

148

Recent change

123

HVAC behavior

55

Wiper/washer behavior

49

Communication/network issue

18

Electrified system issue

1

Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

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 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…

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. …

2018 SUBARU OUTBACK

Filed May 27, 2026


infotainment display complete failure including ghost touches and input failure.

2024 SUBARU OUTBACK

Filed May 25, 2026


On deceleration the cars CVT has an intermittent shudder. Sometimes minor sometime severe making it feel like the wheels will slow too quickly and lose contact with the road. The dealer verified the problem changed the transmission control module and re programmed it. That did not correct the problem. I can’t force it to recreate the problem it happens when one least expects it.i take the car on only long trips to visit family in NY 600 miles away and during the trip it happens multiple times…

2021 SUBARU OUTBACK

Filed May 23, 2026


2 injured
Crash

We are VERY concerned about the failure of some very important safety features of our 2021 Subaru Outback Touring Edition. We were involved in a bad car accident caused by a person under the influence who was in handcuffs when we were taken away by ambulance. As you can see by the photos, there was MAJOR damage to the other car and significant damage to ours. What is most concerning is the fact that NONE of the airbags deployed and the safety and security plan also failed - it did not call…

2022 SUBARU OUTBACK

Filed May 22, 2026


while driving , simultaneously radio sound stops working randomly and cell phone connected to car play sound stops working

2022 SUBARU OUTBACK

Filed May 20, 2026


After highway driving for 50 miles, stopped for a red light. Engine died but all lights stayed on. Sat 5 minutes with dead engine and when I tried again, the car started. Drove 1 mile to next light and it happened again. Went to Auto Zone (it was a Sunday and dealerships were closed) and they tested the battery which was 100%. Two days later, drove car for 10 minutes then parked for errand; 15 minutes later, car wouldn't start. Let it sit for a minute and it started right up. This happened 8…

2022 SUBARU OUTBACK

Filed May 20, 2026


Parasitic drain on battery. Can be available for inspection upon request.

2018 SUBARU OUTBACK

Filed May 20, 2026


I own a 2018 Subaru Outback VIN [XXX] . I have experienced a recurring failure with the TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) three times within the same year. In January 2026, I brought my vehicle to the dealership and had to replace the TPMS sensors. Shortly after, the issue returned and I had to replace the TPMS module. I picked the vehicle up on Monday, May 18, 2026, and by Wednesday, May 20, 2026, I had to return it to the dealership again for the same recurring problem. This is the…

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Updated May 30, 2026. Refreshed nightly.