NHTSA Data Explorer

Subaru Outback

Data refreshed August 27, 2026

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Complaints

9,718

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

270

Crashes

405

Fires

92

Top reported issues — Subaru Outback

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Condition issue

3,682

Operating state

2,476

Electrical issue

1,906

Reporting mechanism

877

Engine behavior

827

Driver assistance issue

682

Safety restraint issue

597

Braking behavior

558

Infotainment behavior

555

Performance issue

480

Vibration/harshness

440

Fluid issue

404

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

398

Starting behavior

390

Noise

341

Access/entry issue

316

Lighting behavior

308

Ride/handling behavior

281

Thermal issue

235

Steering behavior

202

Safety restraint behavior

165

Powering on/off behavior

152

Smell

149

Recent change

124

HVAC behavior

55

Wiper/washer behavior

50

Communication/network issue

18

Electrified system issue

1

Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

2025 SUBARU OUTBACK

Filed Aug 22, 2026


Car battery has been failing since June it will not stay charged it started out losing power over weekends now it is every day. It is so bad I purchased a portable battery charger from auto zone to jump my car.

2016 SUBARU OUTBACK

Filed Aug 20, 2026


Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2016 Subaru Outback. The contact stated that after purchasing the vehicle, it was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a private sale, but the contact discovered the seller was associated with a car dealer. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 87,059. After obtaining a Carfax report, the contact became aware that the mileage was 207,000.

2021 SUBARU OUTBACK

Filed Aug 20, 2026


Good Day! I bought my 2021 Subaru Outback XT Onyx in Jan 2021. I had waiting 6 yrs for Subaru to use the Turbo Motor in the Outback again. I've had this car for 5 years with my warranty running out Jan 2026, but I only drive 5000-7000 miles per/yr. Current odometer is 29,901 miles. At my most recent oil change service at the Dealer, they showed me a video of my cars drivetrain from underneath. There were two bad seal leaks. One at the transmission pump housing and the other at the Upper Oil…

2023 SUBARU OUTBACK

Filed Aug 20, 2026


Driving at speeds around 40 and when braking to turn, the brakes jerk and feel like they are not engaging properly. It has happened to a different driver, twice both times on a 90 degree day, a few minutes after the vehicle had been started and the air conditioner was running on high. After this happened we Googled the issue to see what the problem could be. The Google search shows a Subaru Service Bulletin #16-150-24R, 09/13/24, revised 12/03/24, showing our year and model of vehicle and a VIN…

2020 SUBARU OUTBACK

Filed Aug 19, 2026


The contact owns a 2020 Subaru Outback. The contact stated that on various occasions upon bringing the vehicle to a stop or upon acceleration the vehicle had experienced a total loss of automotive power, and all of the warning lights would remain illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where it diagnosed and the contact was advised that the battery, and thermal valve were faulty and needed to be replaced. The battery had been replaced five times however the contact noted that the…

2015 SUBARU OUTBACK

Filed Aug 19, 2026


The contact owns a 2015 Subaru Outback. The contact stated that while reversing, the rear-view camera was inoperable. The maps and radio were glitching and then seized stuck. The screen was difficult to read. The screen was pixelated due to the brightness outside. The camera was inoperable. The local dealer was contacted and confirmed that there was no recall coverage for the head unit. The dealer referred the contact to the manufacturer for assistance. The vehicle had not been repaired. The…

2022 SUBARU OUTBACK

Filed Aug 18, 2026


My 2022 Subaru Outback Premium has had repeated intermittent stall/no-start events. The exact failed component is UNKNOWN, but the issue appears related to the fuel system, engine control, electrical system, or heat-related sensor/relay failure. The vehicle is available for inspection upon request. The first event occurred while parked: the engine shut off/would not start, while the dashboard and screen remained powered. After about 30 minutes, it started again. A later event occurred while…

2016 SUBARU OUTBACK

Filed Aug 18, 2026


The car accelerates on its own at times. I am not pressing the gas or going down a hill. It is flat road, sometimes even pulling into my driveway. There is also feeling like I am being bumped from the back and moving when I am idle. I am strict about oil changes and have it fully inspected when I take it every 3 months as I am a single mom and cannot afford for my children and I to be hurt in an accident or be without a car.

2025 SUBARU OUTBACK

Filed Aug 17, 2026


1 injured

When engine auto-restarts after Auto Start-Stop has started engine, steering wheel jerks violently if it is not completely straight, dislocated my 5th finger.

2025 SUBARU OUTBACK

Filed Aug 17, 2026


Needed to move quickly out of way of oncoming traffic, but delay/hesitation in CVT made it almost impossible to avoid traffic.

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Updated August 27, 2026. Refreshed nightly.