general problems of the 2011 Subaru Outback - part 1

42 problems related to air bag have been reported for the 2011 Subaru Outback. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2011 Subaru Outback based on all problems reported for the 2011 Outback.

1 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 12/30/2024

The contact owned a 2011 Subaru Outback. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20v001000 (air bags) and would like to be removed from the recall distribution list. The local dealer and manufacturer were not contacted.

2 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 08/09/2024

The contact owns a 2011 Subaru Outback. The contact stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the passenger’s side seat near the hip area between the passenger and the door had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The dealer referred the contact to the manufacturer. The manufacturer confirmed that due to the mileage on the vehicle, the manufacturer was not obligated to assist with the repair. The failure mileage was 230,000.

3 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 01/31/2023

Loss of steering wheel electronic functions including paddle shifters radio volume and airbag light illuminated. Looked up faults and found NHTSA campaign id 10v283000 which describes cable damage from Subaru manufacturing. According to Subaru and NHTSA, our vehicle was manufactured 2 months after "affected" vehicles. Subaru unwilling to work on problem as it is not listed in affect vehicles, yet clearly the problems found are exact match to campaign list. I will seek outside confirmation of failure and then request NHTSA to update the affect vehicles list so Subaru can fix a safety issue for all affected vehicles.

4 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 06/13/2020

The contact owns a 2011 Subaru Outback. The contact stated that while driving 55 mph, the side curtain air bags deployed without impact which disabled the front driver's and the front passenger's seat belts. The contact called the ganley Subaru of bedford located at 123 broadway Ave, bedford, OH 44146, and the technician declined to look at the vehicle. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and provided the contact a case number. The contact was not given a callback. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 113,000.

5 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 08/07/2019

I accepted a recall to replace the passenger air bag by the dealer evenston Subaru, 3340 oakton str, skokie, ill, 60076; after this recall replacement was performed, my car had problems like the passenger window did not opperate from the commend button of the same door and the power outlet from the middle console did not have power. The dealer that produced these troubles refuse to support the cost of repair. ## #vpic# 1 - check digit (9th position) does not calculate properly #vpic#.

6 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 04/04/2019

Takata recall. I received notice and responded. Called Subaru dealers and soonest they can schedule is November 2019. Roughly 7 months out. This recall is a big deal. This is a safety issue that needs to be repaired in a timely matter. 7 months is to much. Within a month is acceptable.

7 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 03/21/2019

Takata recall. I received the recall 3/3/19 marked "urgent, important safety recall. " my Subaru dealer in hyannis, MA informed me that I could go on a waiting list since they do not have the replacement parts. They expect to replace the airbag at the end of may or in June. This doesn't feel urgent.

8 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 03/15/2019

Tl-takata recall- the contact owns a 2011 Subaru Outback. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 19v009000 (air bags) however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The northtown Subaru 3930 sheridan dr, amherst, NY 14226 (716) 992-6547 was contacted and confirmed that the next available appoint was not until August of 2019. The manufacturer were not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect. Dr.

9 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 03/14/2019

Tl takata recall. The contact owns a 2011 Subaru Outback. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 19v009000 (air bags). The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Cascade auto center (148 easy st, wenatchee, wa 98801, (509) 888-2985) was contacted and confirmed that the next available appointment was not until June of 2019. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

10 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 03/04/2019

Tl the contacts owns a 2011 Subaru Outback. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 19v009000 (air bags). The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. North town Subaru (3930 sheridan dr, amherst, NY 14226, (716) 992-6547) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

11 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 02/26/2019

Tl-takata recall. The contact owns a 2011 Subaru Outback. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 19v009000 (air bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Subaru of rochester located at 4840 maine Ave se, rochester, mn 55904, (507) 285-4777, was contacted and it was confirmed the part was not available. An appointment was made for may 2019 to have the vehicle repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted or notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect. Ah.

12 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 04/04/2018

Takata recall - also, wiper motor safety recall. I've attempted to work with Subaru to get these two recalls addressed, and made two phone calls in early April, and after being told to wait and be contacted by an approved dealership, there was no follow-up and no appointment set. After several weeks of waiting I contacted Subaru again, this time through email on may 20th, and was again told to wait to be contacted by the closest approved dealership, which is more than 40 miles away in my case. Throughout the process, Subaru has made no attempt to accommodate the distance or time required to perform the repair. Still, I've done as they asked and waited to be contacted by my closest approved dealership (chatham parkway Subaru), and again there was no follow-up. I've been attempting to get these recalls addressed since April 4th, and have grown increasingly frustrated with how difficult its been to get their attention. I do not know if this is the appropriate avenue to file such a complaint, but I'm unsure of exactly what options are available to me at this point. I just want to have two safety recalls repaired.

13 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 03/08/2018

Takata airbag recall. No one can tell me if my car needs a new airbag. My granddaughter has to ride in that front seat as there are 3 grand children in the back. I don't want to keep putting her in danger (date below is date I writing this complant.

14 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 08/01/2017

Takata recall.

15 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 03/23/2017

"takata recall", no notification for replacement appointment, cannot use front passenger side seat.

16 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 03/09/2017

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2011 Subaru Outback. The contact recieved notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v358000 (air bags); however, the part for the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. Parts distribution disconnect.

17 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 03/03/2017

I received notification from Subaru today that parts are now available to remedy this air bag defect. When I called my dealer, I was told that Subaru will only ship a few parts at a time. There are 18 on their waiting list for these parts. Some have been waiting 6 months. Why doesn't Subaru ship the parts needed to make needed repairs? the notice from Subaru says not to allow passengers to ride in the front passenger seat until this repair is performed.

18 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 01/31/2017

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2011 Subaru Outback. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17v014000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact called a local dealer (lithia reno Subaru 2270 kietzke ln, reno, nv 89502 (775) 800-5534) who confirmed that the parts were not available. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The VIN was unknown. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

19 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 01/02/2017

My 2011 Subaru Outback is part of the airbag recall. I have phoned Subaru 6 times and they refuse to fix my airbags. The reason is that I live on a small island in hawaii that does not have a dealership or even a car repair shop. The vehicle must be shipped to oahu to be fixed and Subaru refuses to do this.

20 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 12/14/2016

The vehicle will stall out when the brakes are pressed abruptly and the speed suddenly decreases. This is extremely unsafe. Especially for my pregnant wife to be driving. We bought a Subaru because we thought they were built right and safe. We were wrong.

21 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 12/02/2016

Takata recall I am concerned about the airbag recall. Our Subaru Outback is our only vehicle, and it is our family vehicle. My pregnant wife is due with our second child and has been sitting in the back seat. However, that child could come any time. She is a high risk pregnancy with a history of premature birth. At 33 weeks, this is the farthest she's ever come along in a pregnancy. If this baby comes, then it means someone in our family will not be able to sit in our car if we all go out together. The airbag recall fix is urgent for us. We can't really wait much longer, unless Subaru wants to rent a larger vehicle for us until the repair can be made. Is there anything that can be done so we can have our Subaru back to it's original intent as a family vehicle ASAP?.

22 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 11/08/2016

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2011 Subaru Outback. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v358000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

23 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 11/01/2016

Takata recall. A Subaru dealership replaced the airbag (according to their service records). However, Subaru corporate continued to send me recall notices. Not sure what happened. 1) they replaced my airbag and forgot to tell Subaru. Ok outcome 2) they replaced my airbag, and updated a different car with Subaru (which won't get recall notices anymore). Passengers in that car at at lethal risk now. 3) they didn't replace my airbag, and actually put that airbag into a different car. My passengers are at lethal risk now. I asked the service person to investigate, but he just said "it's done, don't worry" airbag replacement was November 2016. The last service was this week.

24 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 10/11/2016

Takata recall - have been waiting for over 3 months for the local dealer to acquire parts and fix the problem. As of this morning, they still have no idea when they will have the parts available to fix our vehicle.

25 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 08/29/2016

Said I could not have anyone ride in passenger seat till fixed. This is unacceptable and had been over a month with no word about when parts are ready. We have to use passenger seat. Subaru needs to provide a rental or other transportation. Asap.

26 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 08/15/2016

Takata recall: informed that no one can sit in the passenger seat until parts are replaced and that there are no parts available. Our normal usage of the vehicle requires loading in the back and a driver and passenger in the front. Local Subaru dealers have been unable to find us a loaner vehicle for use until our vehicle is fixed. This is unacceptable.

27 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 08/12/2016

Takata recall. Subaru and takata airbag problems. My Outback has a recall and I called Subaru corporate about a week ago. I talked to someone because my wife is pregnant and drives our 4 year old girl in the car. My wife doesn't feel safe driving the car (the details of the recall are outlined below). It may be up to 3 months until they get the part to fix it. I was told by Subaru corporate to go to the local Subaru dealership and they could get us a car from their fleet or a rental from enterprise. When I went to the dealership I was put on a waiting list. I called back to corporate - they called the dealership and then I was told that the dealership doesn't use enterprise and only has their own fleet. I asked if we could get a rental car and get reimbursed and they said no. No resolution yet.

28 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 08/03/2016

The contact owns a 2011 Subaru Outback. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v358000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

29 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 08/01/2016

The contact owns a 2011 Subaru Outback. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v358000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

30 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 08/01/2016

Takata recall have had two verbal discussions about replacement parts and one email inquiry, but no reply or response from my local dealership south blvd Subaru charlotte nc after conversation with a salesman I suspect "unsold" vehicles on their lot are receiving replacement parts before customer vehicles.

31 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 07/15/2016

The contact owns a 2011 Subaru Outback. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v358000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

32 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 07/11/2016

The contact owns a 2011 Subaru Outback. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 16v694000 (visibility) and 16v358000 (air bags). The parts needed for the repair were not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

33 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 06/18/2016

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2011 Subaru Outback. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v358000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

34 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 06/14/2016

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2011 Subaru Outback. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v358000 (air bags) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect. The VIN was unavailable.

35 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 06/06/2016

Takata air bag recall we were notified of a recall for our car about 6 months ago. The dealership informed us of the lack of available parts. We were instructed not to use the passenger seat, essentially rendering our vehicle unusable for 4 to 5 passengers for the past 6 months, nor could the vehicle be sold if we had desired. Takata company is unable to comply with the correction in a reasonable period of time. No temporary solution has been offered. Takata is responsible to supply the victims with costs for rentals. Buy back the vehicle or settle on a reasonable figure for the inconvenience. They are a for profit company and are at risk for the cost of doing business.



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