Subaru Outback owners have reported 686 air bag related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 11 most common air bag problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's air bag (406 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's air bag light on (82 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
April 3, 2026: my 2025 Subaru Outback premium (VIN [xxx] , 2,052 miles) suffered simultaneous failure of multiple safety-critical systems due to corrosion on a can bus pin in the driver door wiring harness (Subaru part #xxx) at its dash harness connection, caused by water intrusion into the cabin. Read details...
The battery started failing after less than 8000 miles on the car that is less than a year old. It left us stranded multiple times and jump start was required. Once upon jump starting the car the power steering was not functional. Read details...
Severe, head-on impact to driver's side, other car was totaled. Police expected both cars to be totaled, and were surprised that driver's side airbag did not deploy. Driver was not seriously injured, however, she took a hard hit to her head, neck and shoulder. Read details...
[2008 Subaru Outback with 82,000 miles, takada airbag replacement July 2020]. Airbag warning light (red) illuminated on the dashboard instrument panel as soon as the car is turned on and remains on as long as the engine is running whether moving or stationary. Read details...
I took my vehicle to the Subaru in missoula, mt in October of 2019 to fix the takata air bag recall. In July of 2019 I received a recall for the exact same problem. I called the number on the recall notice 855-371-5406. Read details...