NHTSA Data Explorer

Subaru

Data refreshed June 26, 2026

Complaints

26,200

Active records

Recalls

164

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

1,038

Crashes

1,622

Fires

348

Top reported issues — Subaru

Click a category to expand its values.

Condition issue

9,453

Operating state

6,669

Electrical issue

2,980

Safety restraint issue

2,740

Reporting mechanism

2,698

Engine behavior

2,037

Driver assistance issue

1,843

Fluid issue

1,696

Braking behavior

1,638

Performance issue

1,526

Noise

1,446

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

1,250

Vibration/harshness

1,133

Smell

1,035

Infotainment behavior

900

Safety restraint behavior

847

Thermal issue

815

Access/entry issue

802

Starting behavior

738

Lighting behavior

656

Steering behavior

539

Ride/handling behavior

528

Recent change

341

Powering on/off behavior

318

HVAC behavior

200

Wiper/washer behavior

102

Communication/network issue

56

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

9,632

2

Forester

6,395

3

Legacy

3,167

4

Impreza

2,676

5

XV Crosstrek

1,408

6

Crosstrek

1,137

7

Ascent

994

8

WRX

971

9

SVX

291

10

B9 Tribeca

186

11

Baja

116

12

BRZ

98

13

Solterra

65

14

Loyale

63

15

Tribeca

41

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.

2018 SUBARU OUTBACK

Filed Jun 23, 2026


This is my fourth Subaru Outback windshield. The car has 80K. I had it replaced in 2019 when a rock hit the screen by safelight. I had another crack (no rock) fixed in July 2021 and another crack (unclear source) fixed in August 2025, both by Subaru. This weekend I got my fourth crack in the windshield, no rock. The last two times, the crack extended across the screen. This time the crack is so bad, it is hard to drive. Each time Subaru fixes my windshield, it is $1100. I don't know anyone…

2015 SUBARU FORESTER

Filed Jun 23, 2026


2 REAR WHEEL BEARINGS FAILED ON LOW MILAGE VEHICLE.ALTHOUGH CAR IS 10 YEARS OLD IT IS WELL MAINTAINED AND HAS 57K MILES ON OD.nEVER DRIVEN OFF ROAD OR IN WATER. PERHAPS WORSE THREE STUDS AND LUGS HAD TO BE REPLACED DUE TO SNAPPING OFF. APPARENTLY THIS IS COMMON AS THE SAME STORY WAS TOLD TO OTHERS WAITING AT DEALERSHIP

2025 SUBARU CROSSTREK

Filed Jun 22, 2026


2 injured
Crash

The contact owns a 2025 Subaru Crosstrek. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50 MPH with his wife inside the vehicle, the contact experienced a medical emergency and blacked out, causing the vehicle to accelerate to approximately 70 MPH. The vehicle crashed into a culvert pipe in a ditch and launched into the air, landing front-first before landing on all four wheels in a patch of grass. The air bags did not deploy, and the driver's side seat belt unlatched, causing the contact…

2026 SUBARU UNCHARTED

Filed Jun 22, 2026


When driving over bumps in the road, the headlights visibly shake/vibrate, which is distracting to the driver - and potentially to drivers of other vehicles - while driving at night. I've seen others on forums that have discussed the same problem with their Uncharted cars.

2019 SUBARU WRX

Filed Jun 22, 2026


The contact owns a 2019 Subaru WRX. The contact stated that the driver's-side rear rim spoke was cracked in two pieces. The contact stated that new tires were installed on the vehicle. The contact replaced the tire with the spare. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where the rim was replaced. The dealer indicated that the owner had damaged the rim. The manufacturer was contacted, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately…

2017 SUBARU OUTBACK

Filed Jun 22, 2026


On Monday [XXX] were driving on [XXX] going north up [XXX]. I was doing about 60-65 mph in traffic which was flowing in both directions. While ascending the pass, the car suddenly started to misfire, rapidly lost power, power steering failed and all dash lights lit up. With no shoulder to pull out this was a very scary experience. Eventually managed to limp to a spot where I could pull out off the pavement. Car was dead. Popping the hood showed significant battery corrosion. I had a…

2026 SUBARU TRAILSEEKER

Filed Jun 22, 2026


2026 Subaru Trailseeker, purchased new May 19, 2026. The 12V auxiliary battery failed completely after 3 days parked on June 17, 2026. Traction battery was at 65% charge at time of failure. All vehicle systems were unresponsive. Couldn't open doors, do anything. When the 12V drains fully on this platform, the wheels lock and the vehicle cannot be moved by a standard tow truck, creating a stranding risk in any location where jump-starting is not possible. Since the incident, I have installed a…

2018 SUBARU FORESTER

Filed Jun 21, 2026


B1760 code for ODS AIRBAG LIGHT IS ON AND THE LIGHT FOR PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF is On. There is a recall open for many other Subarus, same make, model & year. Safety concern for my daughter as she rides passenger. I had the problem diagnosed and documented receipt from ACS in Roseville California. I contacted Maita Subaru of Sacramento and they said there is not and wasn’t a recall for my Subaru. Very concerning, please help.

2024 SUBARU OUTBACK

Filed Jun 21, 2026


This is a follow-up to NHTSA Complaint #11744977 regarding the Occupant Detection System on a 2024 Subaru Outback. The passenger airbag indicator showed off twice, on separate drives, with two different adult passengers seated normally during regular highway driving. Shifting the seat made the light come back on both times. Since filing the original complaint, the dealer kept the vehicle for multiple weeks, opened a national technical case with Subaru, and performed a zero-point calibration of…

2018 SUBARU FORESTER

Filed Jun 21, 2026


I had a recall for my ODS sensor which controls the passenger airbag. I went and had it taken care of due to a recall. They did not fix it. My passenger airbag will still randomly shut off while I am driving down the road. I tried talking tk the dealership and they only say we fixed the part we needed to replace. This is a huge safety issue. If I were tk wreck and my passenger airbag was turned off, someone would die.

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Updated June 26, 2026. Refreshed nightly.