2019 SUBARU OUTBACK

3 recalls, 1,284 complaints - 559 TSBs - 5/5 safety rating

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

Defect Description

Subaru 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. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.

Consequence

Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the low-pressure fuel pump, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 24, 2021. Subaru and Toyota owners may call customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRG-21.

175,968 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Subaru of America, Inc.

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

Defect Description

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019 Impreza, Outback, Legacy, and Ascent vehicles. The low pressure fuel pump may become inoperative.

Consequence

If the low pressure fuel pump fails, the engine may stall without the ability to restart the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace the low pressure fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began June 4, 2020. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRD-20.

188,207 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Subaru of America, Inc.

STRUCTURE

Defect Description

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019 Legacy and Outback vehicles. Spot welds located on the duct below the cowl panel may have been improperly applied, impacting the vehicle's body strength.

Consequence

In the event of a crash, the reduced strength of the vehicle body may increase the risk of injury.

Remedy

Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles and repair or repurchase the vehicle, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began July 26, 2019. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WUH-93.

2,107 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Subaru of America, Inc.

Complaint Statistics

1,284 total complaints 63 crashes 8 fires 31 injuries

Top Reported Components

Component	Complaints
VISIBILITY/WIPER	292
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	260
UNKNOWN OR OTHER	147
ENGINE	91
STEERING	58
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD	52
POWER TRAIN	43
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM	37
SERVICE BRAKES	36
STRUCTURE:BODY	30

Incident date: May 1, 2025

The touch screen monitor which controls the audio system, navigation, phone, and other car systems has delaminated. It turns on and off, makes phone calls, switches car systems like the audio, and turns off navigation. At best, it is a very annoying distraction. At worst, it is a safety issue when t... Read more

Incident date: Jun 23, 2026

CAR WOULDN'T START IN PARKING LOT, 40K MILES. I NEVER TOOK THE CAR IN TO THE DEALER AND RECEIVED A NOTICE ABOUT A FUEL PUMP REPLACEMENT/RECALL/REPAIR. I DIAGNOSED THIS PROBLEM MYSELF. THE VIN LOOKUP ON SUBARUS WEBSITE SAYS THAT THE PROBLEM WAS ADDRESSED/REPAIRED WHEN IT CLEARLY WAS NOT AND I NEVER... Read more

Incident date: Jun 24, 2026

Vehicle battery continues to drain. Since I have owned the vehicle, it has had 4 batteries. It has had 2 batteries within the last year and half. Installed another battery a 2 weeks ago, vehicle was completely dead after a week of not driving. The last 3 batteries were all purchased (or warranty rep... Read more

Incident date: Jun 12, 2026

The driver lost control of the vehicle, possibly due to a failure involving the rear driver's-side tire. The vehicle initially made contact with the guardrail, causing moderate damage to the driver's side. Following this impact, the vehicle began to fishtail, and the automatic braking system activat... Read more

Crash 1 injured

Incident date: Jun 12, 2026

Crash 1 injured

Incident date: May 5, 2026

Bought the acadia in june of 2021, in december of 2022 had to have the radiator replaced due to it leaking. This was found on routine maintenance and was not having any issues whatsoever. I received no alerts on my dash such as a check engine light. Fast Forward to March 2026, I received a message o... Read more

Incident date: Feb 2, 2026

Highbeam shutters stop working. When engaged the solenoid engages, the shutter attempts to activate (wobbles) but never does. The indicator inside also lights up despite the shuttee never opening.

Incident date: Dec 13, 2025

The vehicle exhibited charging failures on multiple occasions over the course of several days after being connected to a Level 2 home charging unit overnight. On repeated mornings, the high-voltage battery was found to have not charged. The vehicle also exhibited intermittent slow charging behavior ... Read more

Incident date: Feb 24, 2026

The frame was undercoated incorrectly and is actively falling apart. Super unsafe to drive. Very clearly was not undercoated correctly as there is areas in the frame that have no signs of undercoating. This is putting the driver of the vehicle at risk as well as the other drivers on the road. This... Read more

Incident date: Mar 1, 2026

It is available for inspection. We were driving and all of sudden the car became sluggish, started slowing down on the highway and several lights started popping up. The warning lights came up after slowing down and becoming sluggish.

Incident date: Feb 21, 2026

• Cracks in the Pin Box: A reputable RV dealer/shop has identified significant cracks in the pin box, indicating a serious structural compromise. • Slide-out failures: The GIBs on the slide-outs have broken, causing them to extend while the RV is in transport on highways. • Cargo door malfu... Read more

Incident date: Jan 4, 2025

For months, I have had restraints indicator lamp warning, specifically for the driver seatbelt buckle sensor circuit, as well as one notification for a fault with the occupant classification system which includes air bags and safety belt buckle pretensioners. It is going to cost over $600 to fix the... Read more

Incident date: Jan 4, 2025

Travelling with my young daughter on the Freeway at Freeway speeds at 9pm (nighttime). The entire vehicle just shut down. EVERYTHING - completely dark. Steering went out. Brakes went out. I had to get the car to basically drift to a shoulder and slow down gradually in a spot where we would be ... Read more

Incident date: Feb 13, 2026

Our vehicle was a 2017 Ram 1500 crew Cab 4x4. We’re getting near to Goldfield Nevada. I saw this town to my left when I remarked about the town to my wife, we were going the speed limit of 70 mph about 2PM in the afternoon than all of a sudden steering went erratic, twisting and turning us all ove... Read more

Crash 2 injured

Incident date: Jan 13, 2026

I am filing a complaint regarding a known defect with the rear racetrack taillight assembly on the 2017 Dodge Durango GT. The rear racetrack taillight allows water and moisture to enter the sealed housing. Over time, this causes condensation buildup, corrosion, and partial or complete failure of th... Read more

Incident date: Dec 24, 2025

Multiple times now at random, car will go from normal temp to overheating on the gauge for a moment. Shuts down in doing so regardless of being driven. Then will instantly think its cooling back down to normal. When it reaches normal it resumes normal driving abilities. While the temp is going up an... Read more

Incident date: Dec 28, 2025

Since new the vehicle has had a vibration/shake while driving at all speeds. Initially the issue was only at highway speed but is still present after dealer 'fix'. New car spent 3 days at dealer with 1,000 miles on the odometer. At the time shake was so bad over 65mph it felt unsafe to drive at high... Read more

Incident date: Dec 18, 2025

My wife was going at about 10 - 15 mph coming up about 2 car lengths to a small curve in a residential area when all of a sudden she heard a pop or snap and the Rav4 went to a super high speed by itself. The acceleration could not be stopped even though she had her feet on the brakes. She had both... Read more

Crash

Incident date: Dec 18, 2025

The contact owns a 2020 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 MPH, the vehicle lost automotive power with the check engine warning light illuminated and the message "Vehicle Might Lose Power" displayed. The vehicle remained at the residence, and the contact used a s... Read more

Incident date: Sep 20, 2025

I am unable to see at night because my headlights are dim but keep passing inspection, and I am afraid I am going to crash... I have complained to my Nissan dealership since the recall was in effect but it has expired and I continuously pass inspection but when I drive at night I have to use high be... Read more

Incident date: Jul 31, 2025

2020 gmc sierra 1500 elevation 5.3l engine. Lifter failure due do faulty design I’m afm/dfm systems.

Incident date: Jul 31, 2025

2020 gmc sierra 1500 elevation 5.3l engine. Lifter failure due do faulty design I’m afm/dfm systems.

Incident date: Jul 31, 2025

The digital dash screen system continually disconnects from the phone and will not reconnect. It disconnects during 911 calls. It disconnects when navigation is activated. It is very dangerous to drive a car that does this. I’m sure I paid thousands a dollar for this digital dash screen system, a... Read more

Incident date: Sep 8, 2025

The contact owns a 2018 Ram 2500. The contact had received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V896000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic); however, after contacting several local dealers, the contact was informed that parts were not yet available and there was no anticipated date for parts availabilit... Read more

Incident date: Sep 11, 2025

The contact owns a 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 15 MPH and descending an incline on the road, the contact depressed the brake pedal, and the brake pedal went to the floorboard. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact used the parking bra... Read more

Incident date: Dec 15, 2022

The transmission has failed and fuel propulsion. While driving on the highway with no warning it slowed down considerably, which almost caused me to be rear-ended. Yes, it's even inspected. No warning lamps. PLEASE CHECK, THERE ARE HUNDREDS OF 2015 FORD ESCAPES WITH FAULTY TRANS AND FUEL PROPUL... Read more

Incident date: Dec 15, 2022

Loss of most of the braking effectiveness, resulting in a collision. This vehicle had a Virginia State inspection performed the previous month and no brake failure dash lights were noted before the collision.

Crash

Incident date: Dec 15, 2022

Incident date: Aug 26, 2025

The contact owns a 2024 Peterbilt 579 equipped with Goodyear Tires, Tire Line: Endurance, Tire Size: 295/75/R22.5, DOT Number: 1MC37C8BW3223. The contact stated that while driving approximately 64 MPH, there was an abnormal sound coming from the vehicle, and the vehicle vibrated abnormally. The vehi... Read more

Incident date: Aug 26, 2025

Brake assist warning message and BRAKE light appeared a couple of weeks ago, along with others. Brought the car into the dealer, who initially thought they cleared the errors and reported no additional issues when they ran the diagnostics. Nothing was cleared. Vehicle application and monitor also... Read more

Incident date: Feb 1, 2024

The rear subframe has completely rusted out from the inside, and is broke off on the right side and almost broken off on the left side. The car is now unsafe to drive. There were no warning lights, messages or problems before this. The car is only 9 years old and is always kept in a garage.

Incident date: Feb 1, 2024

While traveling on an interstate highway at highway speed (65-70 mph), a red turtle warning light came on with the message "Pull over Safely; vehicle will shut off soon." Almost immediately, we lost all power and glided into the right-hand shoulder. We narrowly missed being rear-ended. We got it to ... Read more

Incident date: Jul 6, 2025

In mid-2024, the vehicle experienced a flashing check engine light. I brought it to Murfreesboro Hyundai (TN), where they confirmed the oil was low and started an oil consumption test. A bearing clearance test (BCT) was also performed and passed. After back-and-forth over several weeks, I was told t... Read more

Incident date: Jul 24, 2025

I am filing this complaint against General Motors (GM) and its affiliated dealership Kunes Chevrolet for the unauthorized installation of a surveillance/tracking device (LoJack) in my vehicle, which resulted in severe personal harm, digital exposure, and downstream targeting. On [XXX], I purchased ... Read more

Incident date: Jul 10, 2025

knocking, banging, engine noises, illumination of the check engine light, engine performance issues at high rpm and fluttering at low rpm. oil consumption but not leaking. The engine needs to be replaced as the bearing is shot, cylinder 7 is shot. I believe this is directly related to NHTSA Reca... Read more

Incident date: Jul 10, 2025

The contact owns a 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact was notified of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V274000 (Engine and Engine Cooling); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. While driving 55 MPH, the vehicle stalled with an unknown message displayed. Due to the failure... Read more

Incident date: Jul 10, 2025

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the blower motor assembly was abnormally loud. There was no warning light illuminated. The local dealer was contacted; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact was informed that the VIN... Read more

Incident date: Jul 1, 2025

all lights on dash are on at the same time

Incident date: May 19, 2023

persistent loud static noise from the car's audio system. The noise is present even when the audio is off and is "explosively loud" and "disturbing." It is frustrating with Honda's lack of support.

Incident date: Mar 10, 2025

i get my lane assist and almost wrecked bc it defaulted without warning. when i came up on a car to fast. it didn’t slow down and try to automatically brake.

Incident date: Jun 25, 2024

Turbo blew because of emissions systems and I never got alerts tht there was a problem but ford could see all the notifications

Incident date: Feb 25, 2025

2023 Fisker SUV Door Handle Malfunction, I am submitting this complaint regarding a critical safety issue with my 2023 Fisker SUV involving the interior and exterior door handles failing to open. This malfunction has resulted in passengers, including myself, being locked inside the vehicle, unable ... Read more

Incident date: May 27, 2025

The contact owns a 2016 BMW 528I. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (Engine and Engine Cooling, Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time f... Read more

Incident date: Jan 2, 2024

I had my Chrsyler Pacifica since Nov 2018 . Recently I heard a noise and Dealer suggested change in Transmission . Ever since I have problem with Car stopping im middle of road , towed 5 times to dealer and dealer says he fixed it but still same problem with vehicle stalling happen. yesterday (05/... Read more

Incident date: May 15, 2025

The rear view mirror popped off the base. Result is driving without rear view mirror until repaired. This is a faulty design with the mirror hex base attached to the windshield and the mirror neck having a spring clip.

Incident date: May 7, 2025

I purchased this truck 3/20/2025. I have since realized it wasn't me doing something wrong. The truck hesitates and shakes during shifting upon acceleration from a stop and when putting it in park and attempting to turn the truck off it has a message on the display saying "shift to park" and it wi... Read more

Incident date: Apr 26, 2025

So I am driving on the freeway 70mph and I get a message on my dash that says service shifter then every single light on the dash came on and started to make a beeping noise. I pulled over on the side of the freeway and then all the lights dissappear except check engine. I continued to drive to next... Read more

Incident date: Apr 14, 2025

While driving, coming to a stop & starting from full stop at lights, car shut itself down. After 6 separate events it happened whislt in motion. Exvept this time it engaged the E break, park break, killed power steering, locked the steering wheel, reset all systems and put itself in park. ALL WHILE ... Read more

Crash 1 injured

Incident date: Apr 1, 2025

The vehicle was looked at and was told it didn’t have sensors for the problem, I can’t believe the vehicle didn’t have sensors for that problem when the rest of the vehicle has sensors for everything else. The vehicle should be recalled to have the sensors put on for safety concerns. I have a ... Read more

Incident date: Apr 1, 2025

This is the second random stall event for this vehicle. 2019 Ram 1500 with 33,300 miles. Yesterday, 4 /18/25, while taking a left turn from a parking lot at low speed, the vehicle lost all power. I was able to coast to the side of the street. Put the vehicle in park, waited approximately 1 minu... Read more

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NHTSA Safety Ratings, 2019 SUBARU OUTBACK

2019 Subaru Outback SW AWD

Category	Rating
Overall Rating	5 / 5 ★★★★★
Frontal Crash	5 / 5 ★★★★★
Frontal Crash, Driver	5 / 5 ★★★★★
Frontal Crash, Passenger	5 / 5 ★★★★★
Side Crash	5 / 5 ★★★★★
Side Crash, Driver	5 / 5 ★★★★★
Side Crash, Passenger	5 / 5 ★★★★★
Rollover	4 / 5 ★★★★☆
Rollover Risk	17.4%

Safety Technology

Feature	Status
Electronic Stability Control	Standard
Forward Collision Warning	Standard
Lane Departure Warning	Standard

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings Program. Ratings are based on crash tests conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Technical Service Bulletins, 2019 SUBARU OUTBACK

559 manufacturer communications from 151 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

Component	Bulletins
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	164
350000 EQUIPMENT	156
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY	28
100000 POWER TRAIN	23
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING	21
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL	16
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE	15
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL	14

350000 EQUIPMENT

This bulletin announces the availability of the DCM Bypass Box designed to be used as an alternative replacement part for Data Communication Module (DCM) in vehicles with no active STARLINK subscription. There will be a warranty extension f

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

350000 EQUIPMENT

T16 VoLTE Warranty Extension (15-318-24R) Frequently Asked Questions.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

T16 VoLTE Warranty Extension (15-318-24R) Frequently Asked Questions.

350000 EQUIPMENT

This bulletin provides information on a new reprogramming procedure (FOTA) to optimize the Harman Gen 3.1 Audio and Navigation head units (H/U) utilized in the models as listed.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This bulletin provides information on a new reprogramming procedure (FOTA) to optimize the Harman Gen 3.1 Audio and Navigation head units (H/U) utilized in the models as listed.

350000 EQUIPMENT

This bulletin addresses the reprogramming file availability and a software update installation procedure to provide optimization to the new Harman Gen 3.1 Audio and Navigation head units utilized in the models as listed.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

350000 EQUIPMENT

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

350000 EQUIPMENT

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

350000 EQUIPMENT

This bulletin has been developed for use as a quick reference tool to aid in diagnosing operational concerns of the Gen 2 Telematics systema??s remote access features.

350000 EQUIPMENT

This bulletin addresses an error code 202 and or 204 when attempting to complete the STARLINK telematics subsription process.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This bulletin addresses an error code 202 and or 204 when attempting to complete the STARLINK telematics subsription process.

350000 EQUIPMENT

This bulletin announces the availability of a Data Communication Module (DCM) bypass box. This has been designed as an alternative replacement part for vehicles without active STARLINK subscriptions. The bypass box will support audio functi

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)

This bulletin provides information on a new reprogramming procedure (FOTA) to optimize the Harman Gen 3.1 Audio and Navigation head units (H/U) utilized in the models as listed.

353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

This bulletin provides information on a new reprogramming procedure (FOTA) to optimize the Harman Gen 3.1 Audio and Navigation head units (H/U) utilized in the models as listed.

350000 EQUIPMENT

This bulletin provides information on a new reprogramming procedure (FOTA) to optimize the Harman Gen 3.1 Audio and Navigation head units (H/U) utilized in the models as listed.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This bulletin provides information on a new reprogramming procedure (FOTA) to optimize the Harman Gen 3.1 Audio and Navigation head units (H/U) utilized in the models as listed.

350000 EQUIPMENT

The following information addresses reprogramming file availability and a software update installation procedure to provide optimization to the new Harman Gen 3.1 Audio and Navigation head units utilized in the models as listed.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

350000 EQUIPMENT

In the interest of customer satisfaction, Subaru of America, Inc. is extending the New Car Basic Warranty coverage for the 12 Volt batteries used in the above listed models and model years beyond the original three (3) years or thirty six t

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

350000 EQUIPMENT

This Service Information Bulletin announces diagnostic service procedures to be followed when DTC P0420 (Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold Bank 1) is detected by the Engine Control Module (ECM).

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

346000 COMMUNICATION:MANUFACTURER TELEMATICS

This Bulletin provides helpful procedures and best practices to utilize when customers present with concerns relating to the operation of their Gen 2/Gen 3 Telematics system equipped Subaru.

350000 EQUIPMENT

This Bulletin provides helpful procedures and best practices to utilize when customers present with concerns relating to the operation of their Gen 2/Gen 3 Telematics system equipped Subaru.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This Bulletin provides helpful procedures and best practices to utilize when customers present with concerns relating to the operation of their Gen 2/Gen 3 Telematics system equipped Subaru.

350000 EQUIPMENT

063140 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)

350000 EQUIPMENT

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

This Bulletin is to inform you of the availability of the new auxiliary USB terminal and adapter cord designed to address cases of intermittent communication loss when using Apple CarPlay and/or Android Auto application connected via the au

350000 EQUIPMENT

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

260000 FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE

This Bulletin announces additional information regarding error codes 1403- 1407 encountered when attempting an adjustment/calibration of the EyeSightA? system after body repair procedures have been performed.

350000 EQUIPMENT

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

350000 EQUIPMENT

This Service Information Bulletin announces additional diagnostic procedures and a detailed flow chart to be used when diagnosing customer concerns regarding the operation of the STARLINK Remote Engine Start (RES) feature.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

The purpose of this bulletin is to provide replacement key and immobilizer information along with an overview of the Subaru Lock Information web-site.

170000 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

The purpose of this bulletin is to provide replacement key and immobilizer information along with an overview of the Subaru Lock Information web-site.

350000 EQUIPMENT

The purpose of this bulletin is to provide replacement key and immobilizer information along with an overview of the Subaru Lock Information web-site.

350000 EQUIPMENT

This Service Information Bulletin has been developed to outline the steps for gathering basic but essential information during diagnosis of Infotainment concerns.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This Service Information Bulletin has been developed to outline the steps for gathering basic but essential information during diagnosis of Infotainment concerns.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

353600 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT

This Service Information Bulletin has been developed to outline the steps for gathering basic but essential information during diagnosis of Infotainment concerns.

061610 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM):SOFTWARE

This bulletin announces diagnostic procedures along with availability of new Engine Control Module (ECM) reprogramming files to address DTC P2404 (Evap System Leak Detection Pump Sensor Circuit Range/Performance) detection.

350000 EQUIPMENT

114400 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

353610 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:SOFTWARE

This Bulletin provides reference tables and photos to use for determining the infotainment head unit supplier and generation.

353600 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT

This Bulletin provides reference tables and photos to use for determining the infotainment head unit supplier and generation.

350000 EQUIPMENT

This Bulletin provides reference tables and photos to use for determining the infotainment head unit supplier and generation.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This Bulletin provides reference tables and photos to use for determining the infotainment head unit supplier and generation.

350000 EQUIPMENT

This bulletin announces the availability of a new Genuine Subaru Replacement Battery introduced to replace the current battery (SOA821B400). The new battery (SOA821B950) has a higher capacity and is slightly different in size.

111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

350000 EQUIPMENT

This bulletin announces the recommended cleaning procedures to followed when encountering vehicles with long time exposure to pollen on painted surfaces on vehicles imported from Japan. This bulletin does not apply to SIA built vehicles.

353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

This bulletin announces the availability of a new Genuine Subaru Replacement Battery introduced to replace the current battery (SOA821B400) once current inventory is depleted.

350000 EQUIPMENT

This bulletin announces the availability of a new Genuine Subaru Replacement Battery introduced to replace the current battery (SOA821B400) once current inventory is depleted.

111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

This bulletin announces the availability of a new Genuine Subaru Replacement Battery introduced to replace the current battery (SOA821B400) once current inventory is depleted.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This bulletin announces the availability of a new Genuine Subaru Replacement Battery introduced to replace the current battery (SOA821B400) once current inventory is depleted.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This bulletin announces availability of new Harman audio unit amplifier units with revised internal logic designed to optimize efficiency while addressing customer concerns.

350000 EQUIPMENT

This bulletin announces availability of new Harman audio unit amplifier units with revised internal logic designed to optimize efficiency while addressing customer concerns.

100000 POWER TRAIN

This Service Information Bulletin provides updated diagnostic procedures to follow and a brief questionnaire to complete when diagnosing an alleged Chain Slip condition on the TR580 and TR690 model CVT transmissions used in the models liste

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)

This service bulletin provides a temporary repair procedure to address vibrations and/or judder concerns experienced on turns during acceleration.

103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER

This service bulletin provides a temporary repair procedure to address vibrations and/or judder concerns experienced on turns during acceleration.

103920 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:INTERNAL:CVT

This service bulletin provides a temporary repair procedure to address vibrations and/or judder concerns experienced on turns during acceleration.

100000 POWER TRAIN

This service bulletin provides a temporary repair procedure to address vibrations and/or judder concerns experienced on turns during acceleration.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This service bulletin provides a temporary repair procedure to address vibrations and/or judder concerns experienced on turns during acceleration.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This Service Information Bulletin provides the diagnostic procedure for the STARLINKA? Remote Engine Start (RES). All Gen2 and Gen3 Telematics Equipped Models.

346000 COMMUNICATION:MANUFACTURER TELEMATICS

This Service Information Bulletin provides the diagnostic procedure for the STARLINKA? Remote Engine Start (RES). All Gen2 and Gen3 Telematics Equipped Models.

350000 EQUIPMENT

This Service Information Bulletin provides the diagnostic procedure for the STARLINKA? Remote Engine Start (RES). All Gen2 and Gen3 Telematics Equipped Models.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This Service Information Bulletin provides the diagnostic procedure for the STARLINKA? Remote Engine Start (RES). All Gen2 and Gen3 Telematics Equipped Models.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This bulletin announces an application change to the Remote Engine Starter (RES) control unit on 2019 Outback & Legacy models.

350000 EQUIPMENT

This bulletin announces an application change to the Remote Engine Starter (RES) control unit on 2019 Outback & Legacy models.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This bulletin announces an application change to the Remote Engine Starter (RES) control unit on 2019 Outback & Legacy models.

116340 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:IMMOBILIZER/PROXIMITY:KEY/SENDER

This bulletin announces an application change to the Remote Engine Starter (RES) control unit on 2019 Outback & Legacy models.

061600 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)

This bulletin announces an application change to the Remote Engine Starter (RES) control unit on 2019 Outback & Legacy models.

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

This bulletin announces an application change to the Remote Engine Starter (RES) control unit on 2019 Outback & Legacy models.

353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)

Map Data Update Procedure for Harman Gen 3.1 Navigation Equipped Head Units (H/U).

350000 EQUIPMENT

Map Data Update Procedure for Harman Gen 3.1 Navigation Equipped Head Units (H/U).

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Map Data Update Procedure for Harman Gen 3.1 Navigation Equipped Head Units (H/U).

353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

353600 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT

350000 EQUIPMENT

This bulletin announces availability of the one-time use mounting clip and spacer clip for the air bag curtain module.

140000 AIR BAGS

This bulletin announces availability of the one-time use mounting clip and spacer clip for the air bag curtain module.

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SUBARU OUTBACK - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the SUBARU OUTBACK across all model years (1995, 2023).

199 Total Recalls

12,297 Total Complaints

0 Investigations

635 Reported Crashes

144 Reported Fires

9 Reported Deaths

SUBARU OUTBACK - Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year	Recalls	Complaints
2026	0	11	View
2025	0	108	View
2024	0	131	View
2023	2	122	View
2022	4	543	View
2021	4	408	View
2020	6	1,128	View
2019 (current)	3	1,284
2018	3	986	View
2017	4	1,106	View
2016	4	770	View
2015	5	642	View
2014	10	276	View
2013	12	406	View
2012	16	367	View
2011	16	855	View
2010	18	466	View
2009	13	142	View
2008	8	281	View
2007	8	182	View
2006	7	404	View
2005	9	354	View
2004	11	108	View
2003	15	116	View
2002	5	172	View
2001	4	207	View
2000	2	247	View
1999	1	150	View
1998	2	165	View
1997	4	94	View
1996	2	57	View
1995	1	3	View

Other SUBARU Models

Model	Recalls	Complaints
IMPREZA	321	3,425	View
LEGACY	307	4,132	View
SOLTERRA	259	109	View
WRX	190	1,208	View
FORESTER	134	8,512	View
ASCENT	112	1,248	View
TRIBECA	70	51	View
CROSSTREK	42	1,453	View

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2019 SUBARU OUTBACK

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Top Reported Components

NHTSA Safety Ratings, 2019 SUBARU OUTBACK

Safety Technology

Technical Service Bulletins, 2019 SUBARU OUTBACK

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SUBARU OUTBACK - All Years Overview

SUBARU OUTBACK - Year by Year

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