Forward Collision Avoidance Related Problems of the 2025 Subaru Outback

Table 1 shows three common forward collision avoidance related problems of the 2025 Subaru Outback. The number one most common problem is related to the automatic emergency braking (seven problems). The second most common problem is related to the warnings (seven problems).

Table 1. Forward Collision Avoidance related problems of Subaru Outback


Recently reported Forward Collision Avoidance problems of the 2025 Subaru Outback

The Automatic Emergency Braking problem

Traveling southbound onxxx in virginia between the hours of 7-9am. Weather was clear with bright sunshine. While traveling at highway speed with the cruise control activated the emergency braking system activated on 3 separate occasions. Traffic was heavy but moving at a steady speed.   Read details...

The Warnings problem

Crash avoidance collision system randomly goes off with no cars in front or behind it. This is extremely dangerous as it will make the car stop on its own. Lane departure does not activate until completely over center line. Another big safety issue.   Read details...

The Adaptive Cruise Control problem

We are having issues with the rab, lane departure, collision assistance and other warning lights just randomly coming on. We put it to the dealer and they said it was a problem with a dead fob. They returned it to us and the first day back on the road it did it again.   Read details...


Forward Collision Avoidance related problems in other Subaru Outback model year vehicles:



Outback Service Bulletins
Outback Safety Recalls
Outback Defect Investigations