Table 1 shows six common service brakes related problems of the 2012 Subaru Outback. The number one most common problem is related to the service brakes (22 problems). The second most common problem is related to the brake light on (six problems).
The brake pedal suddenly went almost to the floor while attempting to stop. Researching I found there was a recall. Nhtsa recall no. 11v-562. My car was not apparently among the ones being recalled, yet this problem is exactly as described in the bulletin. Read details...
Flashing brake light and ebrake is not engaging. I checked to see if there is a stuck drum brake by jacking up and rotating both rear rotors. Both rotors move freely. I checked online and there was recall on 2012 models but not on mine (2012 Outback, 3. 6 limited. Read details...
Tl- the contact owns a 2012 Subaru Outback the contact stated that while their son was drivinb approximately 10 mph when the driver attempted to apply the brakes however the brakes failed. The driver had to drop the vehicle into first gear then crashed into the curb where it came to a stop. Read details...