There have been 63 safety recalls for the Subaru Outback. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the Subaru Outback.
an air bag that does not deploy during a crash can increase the risk of injury.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2020 Subaru Legacy, 2021 Subaru Legacy, 2022 Subaru Legacy, 2020 Subaru Outback, 2021 Subaru Outback, 2022 Subaru Outback |
| Component: AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER |
| Recall Summary: subaru of america, inc. (subaru) is recalling certain 2020-2022 outback and legacy vehicles. a capacitor in the sensors for the occupant detection system (ods) may crack and short circuit, which can prevent the front passenger air bag from deploying in a crash.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
an inoperative inhibitor switch may prevent the reverse lights from illuminating and the rearview camera image from displaying, increasing the risk of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2021 Subaru Crosstrek, 2022 Subaru Forester, 2021 Subaru Legacy, 2022 Subaru Legacy, 2023 Subaru Legacy, 2021 Subaru Outback, 2022 Subaru Outback, 2023 Subaru Outback |
| Component: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH |
| Recall Summary: subaru of america, inc. is recalling certain model year 2021 crosstrek, 2022 forester, 2021-2023 legacy, and outback vehicles. an insufficient weld may allow water to enter the inhibitor switch, causing it to fail. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
an improperly secured drive chain may slip and break, causing a loss of drive power and increasing the risk of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2020 Subaru Legacy, 2021 Subaru Legacy, 2020 Subaru Outback, 2021 Subaru Outback |
| Component: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) |
| Recall Summary: subaru of america, inc. (subaru) is recalling certain 2020-2021 outback and legacy vehicles. a programming error in the transmission control unit (tcu) may allow the clutch to engage before the drive chain is completely clamped. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
an improperly secured drive chain may slip and break, causing a loss of drive power and increasing the risk of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2019 Subaru Ascent, 2020 Subaru Ascent, 2020 Subaru Legacy, 2020 Subaru Outback |
| Component: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) |
| Recall Summary: subaru of america, inc. (subaru) is recalling certain 2019-2020 ascent, 2020 legacy and outback vehicles. a programming error in the transmission control unit (tcu) may allow the clutch to engage before the drive chain is completely clamped. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2019 Subaru Ascent, 2020 Subaru Ascent, 2018 Subaru BRZ, 2019 Subaru BRZ, 2018 Subaru Forester, 2018 Subaru Impreza, 2019 Subaru Impreza, 2020 Subaru Impreza, 2018 Subaru Legacy, 2019 Subaru Legacy, 2020 Subaru Legacy, 2018 Subaru Outback, 2019 Subaru Outback, 2020 Subaru Outback, 2018 Subaru WRX, 2019 Subaru WRX, 2018 Toyota 86, 2019 Toyota 86 |
| Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP |
| Recall Summary: subaru of america, inc. (subaru) is recalling certain 2019-2020 ascent, 2018 forester, 2018-2020 impreza, legacy, outback, 2018-2019 brz, wrx, and toyota 86 vehicles. the low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
a loose nut can lead to a lost of retention in the cvt select lever cable and the gear selector not functioning properly, increasing risk of crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2021 Subaru Impreza, 2021 Subaru Outback |
| Component: POWER TRAIN:SHIFT LINKAGE/CABLE/ROD |
| Recall Summary: subaru of america, inc. (subaru) is recalling certain 2021 outback and impreza vehicles. the continuously variable transmission (cvt) select lever cable nut may not have been tightened properly, allowing the nut to loosen.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
if the low pressure fuel pump fails, the engine may stall without the ability to restart the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2019 Subaru Ascent, 2019 Subaru Impreza, 2019 Subaru Legacy, 2019 Subaru Outback |
| Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP |
| Recall Summary: subaru of america, inc. (subaru) is recalling certain 2019 impreza, outback, legacy, and ascent vehicles. the low pressure fuel pump may become inoperative. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
an inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2005 SAAB 9-2x, 2006 SAAB 9-2x, 2003 Subaru Baja, 2004 Subaru Baja, 2005 Subaru Baja, 2006 Subaru Baja, 2009 Subaru Forester, 2010 Subaru Forester, 2011 Subaru Forester, 2012 Subaru Forester, 2013 Subaru Forester, 2004 Subaru Impreza, 2005 Subaru Impreza, 2006 Subaru Impreza, 2007 Subaru Impreza, 2008 Subaru Impreza, 2009 Subaru Impreza, 2010 Subaru Impreza, 2011 Subaru Impreza, 2003 Subaru Legacy, 2004 Subaru Legacy, 2005 Subaru Legacy, 2006 Subaru Legacy, 2007 Subaru Legacy, 2008 Subaru Legacy, 2009 Subaru Legacy, 2010 Subaru Legacy, 2011 Subaru Legacy, 2012 Subaru Legacy, 2013 Subaru Legacy, 2014 Subaru Legacy, 2003 Subaru Outback, 2004 Subaru Outback, 2005 Subaru Outback, 2006 Subaru Outback, 2007 Subaru Outback, 2008 Subaru Outback, 2009 Subaru Outback, 2010 Subaru Outback, 2011 Subaru Outback, 2012 Subaru Outback, 2013 Subaru Outback, 2014 Subaru Outback, 2004 Subaru WRX, 2005 Subaru WRX, 2006 Subaru WRX, 2007 Subaru WRX, 2008 Subaru WRX, 2009 Subaru WRX, 2010 Subaru WRX, 2011 Subaru WRX, 2012 Subaru WRX, 2013 Subaru WRX, 2014 Subaru WRX |
| Component: AIR BAGS:PASSENGER SIDE FRONTAL |
| Recall Summary: subaru of america, inc. (subaru) is recalling certain 2009-2013 forester, 2003-2006 baja, 2004-2011 impreza, 2004-2014 wrx (including sti), 2003-2014 legacy and outback, and 2005-2006 saab 9-2x vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of alaska, colorado, connecticut, idaho, ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
an inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2006 SAAB 9-2x, 2003 Subaru Baja, 2004 Subaru Baja, 2005 Subaru Baja, 2006 Subaru Baja, 2009 Subaru Forester, 2010 Subaru Forester, 2011 Subaru Forester, 2012 Subaru Forester, 2013 Subaru Forester, 2004 Subaru Impreza, 2005 Subaru Impreza, 2006 Subaru Impreza, 2007 Subaru Impreza, 2008 Subaru Impreza, 2009 Subaru Impreza, 2010 Subaru Impreza, 2011 Subaru Impreza, 2003 Subaru Legacy, 2004 Subaru Legacy, 2005 Subaru Legacy, 2006 Subaru Legacy, 2007 Subaru Legacy, 2008 Subaru Legacy, 2009 Subaru Legacy, 2010 Subaru Legacy, 2011 Subaru Legacy, 2012 Subaru Legacy, 2013 Subaru Legacy, 2014 Subaru Legacy, 2003 Subaru Outback, 2004 Subaru Outback, 2005 Subaru Outback, 2006 Subaru Outback, 2007 Subaru Outback, 2008 Subaru Outback, 2009 Subaru Outback, 2010 Subaru Outback, 2011 Subaru Outback, 2012 Subaru Outback, 2013 Subaru Outback, 2014 Subaru Outback, 2004 Subaru WRX, 2005 Subaru WRX, 2006 Subaru WRX, 2007 Subaru WRX, 2008 Subaru WRX, 2009 Subaru WRX, 2010 Subaru WRX, 2011 Subaru WRX, 2012 Subaru WRX, 2013 Subaru WRX, 2014 Subaru WRX |
| Component: AIR BAGS:PASSENGER SIDE FRONTAL |
| Recall Summary: subaru of america, inc. (subaru) is recalling certain 2009-2013 forester, 2003-2006 baja, 2004-2011 impreza, 2004-2014 wrx (including sti), 2003-2014 legacy and outback, and 2006 saab 9-2x vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of arizona, arkansas, delaware, district of ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
an inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2005 SAAB 9-2x, 2006 SAAB 9-2x, 2003 Subaru Baja, 2004 Subaru Baja, 2005 Subaru Baja, 2006 Subaru Baja, 2009 Subaru Forester, 2010 Subaru Forester, 2011 Subaru Forester, 2012 Subaru Forester, 2013 Subaru Forester, 2004 Subaru Impreza, 2005 Subaru Impreza, 2006 Subaru Impreza, 2007 Subaru Impreza, 2008 Subaru Impreza, 2009 Subaru Impreza, 2010 Subaru Impreza, 2011 Subaru Impreza, 2003 Subaru Legacy, 2004 Subaru Legacy, 2005 Subaru Legacy, 2006 Subaru Legacy, 2007 Subaru Legacy, 2008 Subaru Legacy, 2009 Subaru Legacy, 2010 Subaru Legacy, 2011 Subaru Legacy, 2012 Subaru Legacy, 2013 Subaru Legacy, 2014 Subaru Legacy, 2003 Subaru Outback, 2004 Subaru Outback, 2005 Subaru Outback, 2006 Subaru Outback, 2007 Subaru Outback, 2008 Subaru Outback, 2009 Subaru Outback, 2010 Subaru Outback, 2011 Subaru Outback, 2012 Subaru Outback, 2013 Subaru Outback, 2014 Subaru Outback, 2004 Subaru WRX, 2005 Subaru WRX, 2006 Subaru WRX, 2007 Subaru WRX, 2008 Subaru WRX, 2009 Subaru WRX, 2010 Subaru WRX, 2011 Subaru WRX, 2012 Subaru WRX, 2013 Subaru WRX, 2014 Subaru WRX |
| Component: AIR BAGS:PASSENGER SIDE FRONTAL |
| Recall Summary: subaru of america, inc. (subaru) is recalling certain 2009-2013 forester, 2003-2006 baja, 2004-2011 impreza, 2004-2014 wrx (sti included), 2003-2014 legacy and outback, and 2005-2006 saab 9-2x vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of alabama, california, florida, georgia, ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Mar. 22, 2024 | Air Bags:sensor:occupant Classification:front Passenger | 118,723 |
| Nov. 9, 2023 | Power Train:automatic Transmission:park/neutral Start Interlock Switch | 95,830 |
| Jul. 8, 2022 | Power Train:automatic Transmission:control Module (tcm, Pcm) | 182 |
| Dec. 9, 2021 | Power Train:automatic Transmission:control Module (tcm, Pcm) | 198,255 |
| Jul. 29, 2021 | Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump | 165,026 |
| Jan. 26, 2021 | Power Train:shift Linkage/cable/rod | 383 |
| Apr. 16, 2020 | Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump | 188,207 |
| Jan. 2, 2020 | Air Bags:passenger Side Frontal | 111,562 |
| Jan. 2, 2020 | Air Bags:passenger Side Frontal | 127,547 |
| Jan. 2, 2020 | Air Bags:passenger Side Frontal | 258,813 |
| Dec. 19, 2019 | Air Bags: Air Bag Control Module | 46 |
| Sep. 18, 2019 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:pedals And Linkages | 3,467 |
| Jan. 9, 2019 | Tbd | 43,394 |
| Jan. 9, 2019 | Air Bags:passenger Side Frontal | 330,120 |
| Jan. 9, 2019 | Air Bags:passenger Side Frontal | 452,630 |
| Nov. 1, 2018 | Gasoline Fuel System | 228,648 |
| Jan. 9, 2018 | Air Bags:passenger Side Frontal | 93,209 |
| Jan. 9, 2018 | Air Bags:passenger Side Frontal | 72,150 |
| Jan. 9, 2018 | Air Bags:passenger Side Frontal | 64,179 |
| Jan. 11, 2017 | Air Bags:passenger Side Frontal | 69,529 |
| Jan. 10, 2017 | Air Bags:passenger Side Frontal | 53,480 |
| Oct. 13, 2016 | Electrical System | 100,127 |
| Oct. 6, 2016 | Steering:column | 54 |
| Sep. 27, 2016 | Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer:motor | 592,647 |
| Aug. 3, 2016 | Suspension | 99 |
| May. 25, 2016 | Air Bags:passenger Side Frontal | 146,010 |
| May. 25, 2016 | Air Bags:passenger Side Frontal | 62,940 |
| May. 25, 2016 | Air Bags:passenger Side Frontal | 302,127 |
| May. 11, 2016 | Steering:column | 48,819 |
| Apr. 27, 2016 | Electronic Stability Control | 766 |
| Nov. 24, 2015 | Power Train:driveline:driveshaft | 3,251 |
| Aug. 10, 2015 | Power Train:automatic Transmission | 2,893 |
| Jun. 12, 2015 | Exterior Lighting:brake Lights:switch | 71,710 |
| May. 28, 2015 | Air Bags:passenger Side Frontal | 432,016 |
| Dec. 1, 2014 | Air Bag | 4,175 |
| Sep. 19, 2014 | Trailer Hitche | 56 |
| Jun. 10, 2014 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings | 461,338 |
| Aug. 1, 2013 | Power Train:automatic Transmission | 202 |
| May. 13, 2013 | Steering | 5,379 |
| Mar. 27, 2013 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings | 274,402 |
| Mar. 5, 2013 | Visibility/wiper | 16 |
| Mar. 5, 2013 | Visibility:sun Roof Assembly | 14 |
| Feb. 25, 2013 | Electrical System | 47,419 |
| Dec. 26, 2012 | Exterior Lighting | 633,842 |
| Feb. 9, 2012 | Air Bags:side/window | 381 |
| Nov. 29, 2011 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:pedals And Linkages | 32,685 |
| Sep. 7, 2011 | Visibility:sun Roof Assembly | 69,590 |
| Jul. 20, 2010 | Power Train:manual Transmission | 809 |
| Jun. 24, 2010 | Steering:column | 73,698 |
| May. 7, 2010 | Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System:hose | 29,443 |
| Jun. 9, 2004 | Air Bags:side/window | 1,987 |
| Mar. 16, 2004 | Vehicle Speed Control:cables | 127,580 |
| Aug. 20, 2003 | Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly:filler Pipe And Cap | 7,874 |
| Jun. 26, 2003 | Suspension:front | 350 |
| Apr. 22, 2003 | Suspension:rear | 170,000 |
| Oct. 30, 2002 | Power Train:automatic Transmission | 172,564 |
| Sep. 13, 2002 | Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System | 555 |
| Sep. 5, 2002 | Wheel | 100 |
| Mar. 12, 2002 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:master Cylinder | 1,252 |
| Jun. 25, 2001 | Suspension:front:springs:coil Springs | 180,000 |
| May. 4, 1998 | Suspension:front:springs:leaf Spring Assembly:hanger,bracket | 29,442 |
| Feb. 20, 1998 | Power Train:automatic Transmission:gear Position Indication (prndl) | 19,386 |
| Feb. 20, 1998 | Vehicle Speed Control | 61,115 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 2023 Subaru Outback | 1 |
| 2022 Subaru Outback | 2 |
| 2021 Subaru Outback | 4 |
| 2020 Subaru Outback | 5 |
| 2019 Subaru Outback | 2 |
| 2018 Subaru Outback | 2 |
| 2017 Subaru Outback | 4 |
| 2016 Subaru Outback | 4 |
| 2015 Subaru Outback | 5 |
| 2014 Subaru Outback | 8 |
| 2013 Subaru Outback | 10 |
| 2012 Subaru Outback | 14 |
| 2011 Subaru Outback | 14 |
| 2010 Subaru Outback | 16 |
| 2009 Subaru Outback | 12 |
| 2008 Subaru Outback | 7 |
| 2007 Subaru Outback | 7 |
| 2006 Subaru Outback | 6 |
| 2005 Subaru Outback | 8 |
| 2004 Subaru Outback | 10 |
| 2003 Subaru Outback | 14 |
| 2002 Subaru Outback | 4 |
| 2001 Subaru Outback | 3 |
| 2000 Subaru Outback | 1 |
| 1999 Subaru Outback | 1 |
| 1998 Subaru Outback | 2 |
| 1997 Subaru Outback | 4 |
| 1996 Subaru Outback | 2 |
| 1995 Subaru Outback | 1 |