Subaru Outback recalls
51 recall campaigns since 2013 include the Subaru Outback. Choose a model year to see only the recalls that cover it.
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Most recalled parts
Air bags (13), Power train (5), Electrical system (3), Visibility (2), Fuel system, gasoline (2) among the latest campaigns.
Latest recalls
- 2020–2022 Subaru Legacy, Outback recall: Air bags: sensor, occupant classification, front passenger
March 22, 2024 · Subaru of America, Inc. · Campaign 24V-227Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Outback and Legacy vehicles.
- 2021–2023 Subaru Outback, Legacy, Crosstrek and more recall: Power train: automatic transmission, park/neutral start interlock switch
November 9, 2023 · Subaru of America, Inc. · Campaign 23V-755Subaru of America, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2021 Crosstrek, 2022 Forester, 2021-2023 Legacy, and Outback vehicles.
- 2023 Subaru Outback, Ascent, Legacy and more recall: Power train: driveline, driveshaft
September 21, 2023 · Subaru of America, Inc. · Campaign 23V-647Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2023 Outback, Legacy, Ascent, and Impreza vehicles.
- 2022 Subaru Outback, Impreza recall: Visibility: windshield
September 22, 2022 · Subaru of America, Inc. · Campaign 22V-712Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2022 Impreza and Outback vehicles.
- 2020–2021 Subaru Outback, Legacy recall: Power train: driveline, chain/belt
July 8, 2022 · Subaru of America, Inc. · Campaign 22V-485Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Outback and Legacy vehicles.
- 2022 Subaru Outback recall: Engine and engine cooling: engine, engine control module (ecu/ecm)
July 1, 2022 · Subaru of America, Inc. · Campaign 22V-473Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2022 Outback vehicles.
- 2019–2020 Subaru Outback, Ascent, Legacy recall: Power train: driveline, chain/belt
December 9, 2021 · Subaru of America, Inc. · Campaign 21V-955Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ascent, 2020 Legacy and Outback vehicles.
- 2018–2020 Subaru Outback, WRX, Forester and more and 2018–2019 Toyota 86 recall: Fuel system, gasoline: delivery, fuel pump
July 29, 2021 · Subaru of America, Inc. · Campaign 21V-587Subaru 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.
- 2021 Subaru Outback, Impreza recall: Power train: shift linkage/cable/rod
January 26, 2021 · Subaru of America, Inc. · Campaign 21V-024Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2021 Outback and Impreza vehicles.
- 2020 Subaru Outback, Legacy recall: Back over prevention: display function
December 10, 2020 · Subaru of America, Inc. · Campaign 20V-766Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2020 Legacy and Outback vehicles equipped with "high" grade and "mid" grade multimedia navigation.
- 2019 Subaru Impreza, Legacy, Ascent and more recall: Fuel system, gasoline: delivery, fuel pump
April 16, 2020 · Subaru of America, Inc. · Campaign 20V-218Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019 Impreza, Outback, Legacy, and Ascent vehicles.
- 2003–2014 Subaru Outback, Baja, Impreza and more recall: Air bags: frontal, passenger side, inflator module
January 2, 2020 · Subaru of America, Inc. · Campaign 20V-003Subaru of America, Inc. " These vehicles had their passenger frontal air bag inflators previously replaced under a prior recall using inflators of the same design.
- 2003–2014 Subaru Outback, Baja, Impreza and more recall: Air bags: frontal, passenger side, inflator module
January 2, 2020 · Subaru of America, Inc. · Campaign 20V-002Subaru of America, Inc. " These vehicles had their passenger frontal air bag inflators previously replaced under a prior recall using inflators of the same design.
- 2003–2014 Subaru Outback, Baja, Impreza and more recall: Air bags: frontal, passenger side, inflator module
January 2, 2020 · Subaru of America, Inc. · Campaign 20V-001Subaru of America, Inc. S.
- 2016–2017 Subaru Outback recall: Air bags: air bag/restraint control module
December 19, 2019 · Subaru of America, Inc. · Campaign 19V-910Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Outback vehicles.
- 2020 Subaru Legacy, Outback recall: Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages
September 18, 2019 · Subaru of America, Inc. · Campaign 19V-664Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2020 Outback and Legacy vehicles.
- 2019 Subaru Outback, Legacy recall: Structure
June 26, 2019 · Subaru of America, Inc. · Campaign 19V-493Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019 Legacy and Outback vehicles.
- 2005–2014 Subaru Legacy, Outback, Impreza and more recall: Electrical system: ignition, switch
April 11, 2019 · Subaru of America, Inc. · Campaign 19V-297Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Forester vehicles, 2008-2011 Impreza vehicles, 2008-2014 WRX vehicles, 2005-2014 Legacy vehicles, 2005-2014 Outback vehicles and 2006-2008 Tribeca…
- 2010–2014 Subaru Outback, Forester, Legacy and more recall: Air bags: frontal, passenger side, inflator module
January 9, 2019 · Subaru of America, Inc. · Campaign 19V-009Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2010-2014 Tribeca, WRX, Legacy and Outback vehicles, 2010-2011 Impreza vehicles and 2010-2013 Forester vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alaska…
- 2010–2014 Subaru Forester, Tribeca, Legacy and more recall: Air bags: frontal, passenger side, inflator module
January 9, 2019 · Subaru of America, Inc. · Campaign 19V-008Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2010-2014 Tribeca, WRX, Outback, and Legacy vehicles, 2010-2011 Impreza vehicles and 2010-2013 Forester vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of Arizona…
- 2010–2014 Subaru Outback, Forester, Legacy and more recall: Air bags: frontal, passenger side, inflator module
January 9, 2019 · Subaru of America, Inc. · Campaign 19V-007Subaru of America, Inc. S.
- 2018 Subaru Outback, Legacy, Brz recall: Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices
December 31, 2018 · Subaru of America, Inc. · Campaign 18V-935Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2018 Legacy, Outback, and BRZ vehicles.
- 2018 Subaru Outback, Legacy recall: Electrical system: software
November 1, 2018 · Subaru of America, Inc. · Campaign 18V-773Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2018 Subaru Legacy and Outback vehicles.
- 2010–2014 Subaru Legacy, Outback recall: Parking brake
September 13, 2018 · Subaru of America, Inc. · Campaign 18V-626Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2010-2014 Subaru Legacy and Outback vehicles equipped with a manual transmission.
- 2009 Subaru Forester, Legacy, Impreza and more recall: Air bags: frontal, passenger side, inflator module
January 9, 2018 · Subaru of America, Inc. · Campaign 18V-014Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2009 Tribeca, Impreza, Forester, WRX, Legacy, and Outback vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine…
- 2009–2010 Subaru Forester, Legacy, Impreza and more recall: Air bags: frontal, passenger side, inflator module
January 9, 2018 · Subaru of America, Inc. · Campaign 18V-013Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2009-2010 Tribeca, Impreza, Forester, WRX, Legacy, and Outback vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of…
- 2009–2013 Subaru Forester, Legacy, Impreza and more recall: Air bags: frontal, passenger side, inflator module
January 9, 2018 · Subaru of America, Inc. · Campaign 18V-012Subaru of America, Inc. S.
- 2005–2009 Subaru Baja, Impreza, Forester and more recall: Air bags: frontal, passenger side, inflator module
January 11, 2017 · Subaru of America, Inc. · Campaign 17V-026Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2005-2006 Baja, 2009 Forester, Legacy and Outback and 2006-2009 Impreza (including WRX and STI models) and Tribeca vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in…
- 2005–2012 Subaru Baja, Impreza, Forester and more recall: Air bags: frontal, passenger side, inflator module
January 10, 2017 · Subaru of America, Inc. · Campaign 17V-014Subaru of America, Inc. S.
- 2007–2014 Subaru Outback, Legacy, Impreza and more recall: Electrical system
October 13, 2016 · Subaru of America, Inc. · Campaign 16V-738Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 model year Legacy and Outback vehicles, 2008-2014 Impreza vehicles and 2009-2013 Forester vehicles, all equipped with turbo-charged engines.
Frequently asked questions
How many recalls has the Subaru Outback had?
NHTSA lists 51 recall campaigns since 2013 that include the Subaru Outback, across 21 model years (2003–2023).
Which Subaru Outback model year has the most recalls?
The 2012 Subaru Outback appears in the most campaigns (14). Counts reflect how many recalls include that year, not how many cars were affected.
How do I check my Subaru Outback for recalls?
Use the free VIN lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls. A campaign applies only to certain vehicles, so a model-year match is not enough.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recall data for passenger vehicles, recalls since 2013, shown as published. This site is independent and not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and follow your manufacturer’s notice. Terms and disclaimer.