2022 SUBARU OUTBACK

4 recalls, 559 complaints - 356 TSBs - 5/5 safety rating

AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER

Defect Description

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Outback and Legacy vehicles. A capacitor in the sensors for the Occupant Detection System (ODS) may crack and short circuit, which can prevent the front passenger air bag from deploying in a crash.

Consequence

An air bag that does not deploy during a crash can increase the risk of injury.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the ODS sensors on the front passenger seat, free of charge. Owner notifications were mailed February 3, 2025. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRA-24.

118,723 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Subaru of America, Inc.

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH

Defect Description

Subaru of America, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2021 Crosstrek, 2022 Forester, 2021-2023 Legacy, and Outback vehicles. An insufficient weld may allow water to enter the inhibitor switch, causing it to fail.

Consequence

An inoperative inhibitor switch may prevent the reverse lights from illuminating and the rearview camera image from displaying, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the inhibitor switch, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 8, 2024. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2783. Subaru's number for this recall is WRQ-23.

95,830 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Subaru of America, Inc.

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

Defect Description

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2022 Impreza and Outback vehicles. The incorrect paint clearcoat may have been applied, which can cause the windshield to be insufficiently bonded to the vehicle. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Veh... Read more

Consequence

An insufficiently bonded windshield can detach during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Subaru will offer owners a vehicle exchange or repurchase, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 21, 2022. Owners may contact Subaru's customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRH-22.

42 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Subaru of America, Inc.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

Defect Description

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2022 Outback vehicles. The engine wiring harness may have been damaged, resulting in a loose electrical connection to the engine control unit (ECU).

Consequence

A loose electrical connection to the ECU may cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the engine wiring harness and ECU, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 30, 2022. Owners may contact Subaru's customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRC-22.

15 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Subaru of America, Inc.

Complaint Statistics

559 total complaints 23 crashes 6 fires 13 injuries

Top Reported Components

Component	Complaints
VISIBILITY/WIPER	134
UNKNOWN OR OTHER	64
ENGINE	49
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	44
POWER TRAIN	32
SERVICE BRAKES	26
STEERING	24
STRUCTURE:BODY	18
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM	16
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING	16

Incident date: Aug 26, 2026

During normal vehicle operation, the castle nut came off the control arm causing it to disengage from the wheel. It is currently with the dealer for inspection and service. They still have not confirmed if this and the associated damage will be covered under the extended warranty. I have also reache... Read more

Incident date: Aug 26, 2026

Incident date: Aug 17, 2026

My 2022 Subaru Outback Premium has had repeated intermittent stall/no-start events. The exact failed component is UNKNOWN, but the issue appears related to the fuel system, engine control, electrical system, or heat-related sensor/relay failure. The vehicle is available for inspection upon request. ... Read more

Incident date: Aug 17, 2026

Incident date: Oct 19, 2024

I was driving down the road without other vehicles nearby. There was no overpass nearby. I heard a deep, loud noise like a shotgun overhead. I opened my sliding sunroof cover and noticed that the entire window had spontaneously shattered (appeared pebbled throughout). The internal temperature of the... Read more

Incident date: Apr 30, 2022

The contact owns a 2019 Alfa Romeo Giulia. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V586000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The... Read more

Incident date: Jul 24, 2026

The contact owns a 2015 Dodge Dart. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V674000 (Power Train). The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked and attempting to shift into drive(D), the gear shifter failed to shift as intended or shift into the intended gear. The vehic... Read more

Incident date: Jul 20, 2026

The contact owns a 2027 Kia Telluride. The contact stated that the front passenger’s seat unintendedly collapsed. The failure occurred spontaneously. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who was unable to determine the cause of the failure and the failure ws not duplicated. The vehicle was not rep... Read more

Incident date: Jul 20, 2026

My current 2021 Honda Pilot (purchased used May 2024) is stalling out in live traffic - the most recent on XXX creating a massive safety hazard. (In addition, the engine is making the same exact clicking noise that the 2015 Honda VIN:[XXX] made right before the engine catastrophically seized on my ... Read more

Incident date: Jul 13, 2026

AC stopped, engine began to struggle, engine light came on and engine over heated. Pulled off highway to be towed. Dealer found metal in oil and suggested possible manufacturer defect issue.

Incident date: Jul 16, 2026

Vehicle emissions out of the dashboard defroster vents deposit a sticky, chemical film onto the inside front windshield, causing severe driver vision impairment. The chemical vapor triggers immediate respiratory irritation and dizziness, presenting an imminent risk of a motor vehicle crash.Defect / ... Read more

Incident date: Jul 16, 2026

the engine revs high and transmission wont shift and when you turn the steering wheel ya get a loud click and the steering wheels jumps

Incident date: Jul 16, 2026

the engine revs high and transmission wont shift and when you turn the steering wheel ya get a loud click and the steering wheels jumps

Incident date: Jul 11, 2026

my back up camera stopped working it’s just a black screen now

Incident date: Jun 19, 2026

Component/System: Integrated Control Module (ICM) CPU — software defect identified under NHTSA Recall 25V-785 (Honda Recall TN2). The vehicle is available for inspection upon request. Safety Risk: While driving on a California highway, I attempted to accelerate to pass another vehicle and the car ... Read more

Incident date: Jun 19, 2026

The vehicle experienced engine failure due to coolant intrusion into the engine cylinders, requiring complete engine replacement. The vehicle is available for inspection upon request. Prior to diagnosis, the vehicle exhibited engine misfires, rough operation, and noticeable “jumping” or jerking... Read more

Incident date: May 1, 2025

The contact owns a 2017 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that while driving at 30 MPH, the hood unexpectedly opened and struck the front windshield. The failure caused windshield glass shards to fly into the contact's eyes. The contact pulled over to the side of the road and called the insurance co... Read more

1 injured

Incident date: Jun 19, 2026

Hi, I have a 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe sport and I recently went to the dealership to get my brakes done and that day they did the recall 9C2 which is a software update on the engine/transmission and the next morning when I drove my car the rpm’s were going up and my mph wouldn’t go past 15 mph for ... Read more

Incident date: Jun 15, 2026

The contact owns a 2023 Ford Bronco Sport. The contact stated that while her son was driving at an undisclosed speed, the driver stopped to make a turn and another vehicle crashed into the rear of the vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. No warning light was illuminated. The rear-ended collision ca... Read more

Crash 1 injured

Incident date: Jun 15, 2026

The check engine light came on 2 weeks ago, and I have had rough cold starts since then. Brought my car to the dealership after Autozone scanned the code and told me I need new spark plugs and an ignition coil. The mechanic at the Ford dealership determined that Coolant is leaking into the cylinders... Read more

Incident date: Jun 15, 2026

The contact owns a 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport. While the contact’s daughter was driving approximately 10 MPH, the vehicle started bucking and shaking abnormally. The warning light indicating that the oil level was low had flashed on the screen. The driver pulled over to the side of the road and w... Read more

Incident date: Jan 1, 2022

Vehicle was sold to me with a bad transmission. Dealer is refusing to fix it or buyback the vehicle. There is a recall for potentially cracked fuel injector which poses a significant risk of fire under the hood, however it’s been almost a year and Ford still doesn’t have a fix for it.

Incident date: Jan 1, 2022

Incident date: May 22, 2026

While driving on Thursday, June 4, 2026, the vehicle experienced a sudden and complete failure of the electronic braking/power brake assist system. Simultaneously, multiple safety warnings illuminated on the dashboard display, including a persistent service wrench icon, a traction control warning li... Read more

Incident date: May 22, 2026

Incident date: May 31, 2026

The contact owns a 2021 GMC Yukon. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle would independently activate Limp mode and would not accelerate past 30 MPH. In addition, the vehicle would not shift into the Reverse gear as intended. The vehicle was taken to a local deal... Read more

Incident date: May 1, 2026

The Moon Roof glass, which is not designed to open, developed a non-impact, or stress fracture. Since it is not supposed to open, the glass is a structural part of the vehicle. It was not cracked when I first took possession of the vehicle, and since I did not open the interior screen all winter, ... Read more

Incident date: Dec 31, 1969

NHTSA recall 23V-162/Ford recall 23S12 Vehicle suffered secondary failure of recall remedy part which caused an immediate loss of braking ability. Ford dealer refused a safety tow unless I paid for it upfront which forced me to use my personal roadside insurance. After calling local dealer to as... Read more

Incident date: May 17, 2026

Service advance track 4 weel drive doesn’t work and I don’t have control on the weels

Incident date: May 17, 2026

My white paint has started chipping in big chucks all over the car on every panel

Incident date: May 20, 2026

2 issues to report: 1. Truck has a pull to the right since new. Found the front strut springs installed wrong. Attached photos show 2024 tundras on the dealer (pink dot on drivers side, yellow dot on passenger side) lot vs. mine (pink dot on passengers side, yellow dot on drivers side). Dealer corre... Read more

Incident date: May 1, 2026

The contact owns a 2022 Subaru Outback. The contact stated that while coming to a stop on several occasions, the vehicle unexpectedly stalled. Several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was able to be restarted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The contact was informed that the... Read more

Incident date: Jan 14, 2026

The contact owns a 2022 Subaru Outback. The contact stated that while driving and coming to a stop, there was an abnormal oil-burning odor coming from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed. The dealer determined that there was an oil leak coming from the lower oil pan. T... Read more

Incident date: Jan 1, 2024

The contact owns a 2025 Ram 2500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V059000 (EXTERIOR LIGHTING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The dealer was contacted and informed the contact that the part for the recall repair was a... Read more

Incident date: Jan 1, 2025

Upon delivery of the vehicle the passenger door would not open from the outside. Multiple vehicle settings were reviewed, and a repair was scheduled to fix the issue.

Incident date: Jul 15, 2024

Unknown what actually occurs but the entire car shuts off while driving. It has happened to me twice in traffic. Once no warnings, the second time the tire pressure sensor fault flashed went away and then the entire car just shut down while I was driving. I had my child with me and was a scary momen... Read more

Incident date: Mar 11, 2026

My wife and I have both experienced intermittent power loss on the vehicle — specifically after stopping and restarting, such as at traffic signals. During these incidents, the car moves extremely slowly even with the accelerator fully pressed, before eventually resuming normal acceleration. This ... Read more

Incident date: Feb 24, 2026

Rear view camera is inverted left to right and stuck in the trailer hookup mode (magnify +). At night the picture is very grainy to almost unusable.

Incident date: Feb 24, 2026

While driving, the entire control panel shuts down including all interior and exterior lights. It completely resets everything including Bluetooth. It has happened 5 or 6 times since I got the car in October 2024. I’ve reported this to Stones Kia in Idaho Falls, and they were unable to duplicate t... Read more

Incident date: Feb 10, 2026

I was in a car accident on February 9th, in which my airbags did not deploy, however, I did receive an error in my Chevy app that my Air Bag system requires attention. I sustained facial injuries due to impact with the steering wheel. I believe the airbags should have deployed, but did not.

Crash 1 injured

Incident date: Dec 1, 2025

3 WEEK OLD BATTERY WAS DESTRYED DUE TO FAILURE OF THE DC/DC CONVERTER PART IS ON BACKORDER FOR TWO MONTHS

Incident date: Nov 15, 2025

All the indicator lights are activated on the dashboard. They go off after disconnecting the negative battery terminal bit co.e back on later.

Incident date: Nov 15, 2025

We bought this truck new. When accelerating in “normal” transmission, mode, it would downshift and the turbos would kick in at the same time giving an unwanted surge of power. I found that driving in “sports” mode would give me more normal acceleration. Another issue I had as it got older w... Read more

Incident date: Dec 26, 2025

My ABS module failed and the replacement part is no longer manufactured.

Incident date: Dec 26, 2025

The service 4WD msg. related to Manufacturer Recall Number01C / NHTSA Recall number25V-011 has been illuminating in my 2017 Jeep Cherokee for almost a year and the mfg. has known this challenge for several years. Every time I go to any dealerships & share with them the msg. & situation i.e. the so... Read more

Incident date: Dec 4, 2025

My 2022 Ram 1500 TRX has recurring safety-related failures of the infotainment system affecting both Uconnect 5 (12” screen) and earlier Uconnect 4 units. These issues are widespread in 2021–2024 Ram TRX and Ram 1500 models and began or worsened after forced over-the-air updates. The primary de... Read more

Incident date: Dec 2, 2025

Infotainment displayed an advertisement for serius XM radio while I was using navigation and operating the vehicle on the roadway.

Incident date: Nov 14, 2025

The dash at the bottom of windshield and where the dash meet is coming up.

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NHTSA Safety Ratings, 2022 SUBARU OUTBACK

2022 Subaru Outback SW AWD

Category	Rating
Overall Rating	5 / 5 ★★★★★
Frontal Crash	5 / 5 ★★★★★
Frontal Crash, Driver	5 / 5 ★★★★★
Frontal Crash, Passenger	4 / 5 ★★★★☆
Side Crash	5 / 5 ★★★★★
Side Crash, Driver	5 / 5 ★★★★★
Side Crash, Passenger	5 / 5 ★★★★★
Rollover	4 / 5 ★★★★☆
Rollover Risk	18.5%

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, 2022 SUBARU OUTBACK

356 manufacturer communications from 106 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

Component	Bulletins
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	117
350000 EQUIPMENT	90
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING	34
100000 POWER TRAIN	22
140000 AIR BAGS	8
160000 STRUCTURE	8
220000 SEATS	8
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)	7

350000 EQUIPMENT

This bulletin provides instruction for use of a new reprogramming procedure to optimize the Denso Gen 4 Audio and Navigation system utilized in the models listed.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This bulletin provides instruction for use of a new reprogramming procedure to optimize the Denso Gen 4 Audio and Navigation system utilized in the models listed.

350000 EQUIPMENT

This bulletin announces the design change made to the front drive axle shaft assemblies to address cases of a clicking/cracking-type sound heard when driving with the steering wheel in the fully locked (left or right) position.

100000 POWER TRAIN

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This bulletin announces the availability of new reprogramming files developed to address cases of DTC P0890 (TCM Power Relay Sense Circuit Low) detected by the Engine Control Module (ECM).

100000 POWER TRAIN

This bulletin announces the availability of new reprogramming files developed to address cases of DTC P0890 (TCM Power Relay Sense Circuit Low) detected by the Engine Control Module (ECM).

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This bulletin announces the availability of new reprogramming files developed to address cases of DTC P0890 (TCM Power Relay Sense Circuit Low) detected by the Engine Control Module (ECM).

350000 EQUIPMENT

This bulletin announces the extended warranty coverage for the Thermo Control valve (TCV) used the the models listed. The coverage will be extended to (15) fifteen years / 150,000 miles.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This bulletin announces the extended warranty coverage for the Thermo Control valve (TCV) used the the models listed. The coverage will be extended to (15) fifteen years / 150,000 miles.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This bulletin announces the extended warranty coverage for the Thermo Control valve (TCV) used the the models listed. The coverage will be extended to (15) fifteen years / 150,000 miles.

220000 SEATS

WRA-24 Subaru Safety Recall Customer Information Sheet.

140000 AIR BAGS

WRA-24 Subaru Safety Recall Customer Information Sheet.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

WRA-24 Subaru Safety Recall Customer Information Sheet.

220000 SEATS

Owner Contact and Vehicle Disclosure Form.

140000 AIR BAGS

Owner Contact and Vehicle Disclosure Form.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Owner Contact and Vehicle Disclosure Form.

220000 SEATS

Subaru of America, Inc. has determined that a safety recall for certain 2020-2022 model year Legacy and Outback vehicles to replace all (four) of the Occupant Detection System (ODS) sensors on the front passenger seat.

140000 AIR BAGS

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

220000 SEATS

WRA-24 ODS Sensor Replacement FAQs.

140000 AIR BAGS

WRA-24 ODS Sensor Replacement FAQs.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

WRA-24 ODS Sensor Replacement FAQs.

350000 EQUIPMENT

This bulletin announces a new Genuine Subaru Replacement battery for use in applications where the current SOA821B700 battery is specified.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This bulletin announces a new Genuine Subaru Replacement battery for use in applications where the current SOA821B700 battery is specified.

350000 EQUIPMENT

"This bulletin announces a new Genuine Subaru Replacement battery for use in applications where the current SOA821B700 battery is specified. This battery has higher capacity and is slightly larger in dimension."

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

143100 AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) has initiated a safety recall for certain 2020-2022 model year Legacy and Outback vehicles to replace all (four) of the Occupant Detection System (ODS) sensors on the front passenger seat.

350000 EQUIPMENT

140000 AIR BAGS

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

350000 EQUIPMENT

This bulletin announces the design change made to the cowl panel. The change was made to address a small number of cases where the rubber sealing portion becomes separated.

010000 STEERING

This bulletin announces the design change made to the cowl panel. The change was made to address a small number of cases where the rubber sealing portion becomes separated.

350000 EQUIPMENT

"This Bulletin provides insight in response to both customer and retailer feedback resulting from the use of OBD-II port connected devices. These devices are often employed by insurance companies to monitor driver activity for premium calc

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.

100000 POWER TRAIN

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) has initiated a safety recall for certain 2021 model year Crosstrek vehicles, certain 2022 model year Forester, and certain 2021-2023 model year Legacy and Outback vehicles. This recall may contain an inhibi

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This bulletin addresses rare cases of engine surg or jolting when the operator releases the accelerator from half-throttle.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This bulletin addresses rare cases of engine surg or jolting when the operator releases the accelerator from half-throttle.

350000 EQUIPMENT

081100 FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

This bulletin announces design changes made to the fuel injector assembly in response to the DTCs listed.

070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

This bulletin announces design changes made to the fuel injector assembly in response to the DTCs listed.

350000 EQUIPMENT

This Service Bulletin provides additional diagnostics to follow when addressing a Telematics-related DTC B2A16.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This Service Bulletin provides additional diagnostics to follow when addressing a Telematics-related DTC B2A16.

106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY

100000 POWER TRAIN

116320 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:IMMOBILIZER/PROXIMITY:SENSOR

This Service Information Bulletin outlines a new required procedure to follow when performing immobilizer-related repairs.

350000 EQUIPMENT

This Service Information Bulletin outlines a new required procedure to follow when performing immobilizer-related repairs.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This Service Information Bulletin outlines a new required procedure to follow when performing immobilizer-related repairs.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This bulletin announces a new Genuine Subaru Replacement battery for use in applications where the current SOA821B700 battery is specified.

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

The following information announces reprogramming file availability and provides a software update installation procedure to optimize the new Gen 4 Denso CP1 Audio and Navigation head units utilized in the models listed.

350000 EQUIPMENT

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

100000 POWER TRAIN

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

350000 EQUIPMENT

OTA version of RC 2304 Announcement

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

OTA version of RC 2304 Announcement

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Inhibitor Switch Replacement tool will be automatically shipped to each retailer.

100000 POWER TRAIN

Inhibitor Switch Replacement tool will be automatically shipped to each retailer.

350000 EQUIPMENT

Inhibitor Switch Replacement tool will be automatically shipped to each retailer.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This bulletin the announces availability of new reprogramming files for the Engine Control Module (ECM) developed to address cases of DTC P04AE (EVAP System Purge Control Valve a??Ba?? Performance / Stuck Open).

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

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This bulletin announces design changes made to the Exhaust Pipe Front (EPF) to address concerns of rattle-type or fluttering sounds coming from the undercarriage during acceleration caused by cracking in the EPF.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This Service Information Bulletin announces the revised break-in procedure for the A/C compressor.

350000 EQUIPMENT

353610 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:SOFTWARE

353600 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

100000 POWER TRAIN

170000 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

This bulletin announces the initialization service procedures to be followed when diagnosing and/or repairing Power Rear Gate (PRG) systems.

162600 STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE

This bulletin announces the initialization service procedures to be followed when diagnosing and/or repairing Power Rear Gate (PRG) systems.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This bulletin announces the initialization service procedures to be followed when diagnosing and/or repairing Power Rear Gate (PRG) systems.

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.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This bulletin announces the availability of new seat ventilation blower units.

220000 SEATS

This bulletin announces the availability of new seat ventilation blower units.

160000 STRUCTURE

This Bulletin announces the repair procedure developed to address rattle-type sounds heard from the left and/or right B-Pillar area.

353600 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT

This Service Information Bulletin is to inform you of the diagnosis procedure of the CP1/ CP1.5 Infotainment System when DTC B2256 is detected.

350000 EQUIPMENT

This Service Information Bulletin is to inform you of the diagnosis procedure of the CP1/ CP1.5 Infotainment System when DTC B2256 is detected.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This Service Information Bulletin is to inform you of the diagnosis procedure of the CP1/ CP1.5 Infotainment System when DTC B2256 is detected.

350000 EQUIPMENT

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

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This bulletin announces a new Genuine Subaru Replacement battery for use in applications where the current SOA821B700 battery is specified.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

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

220000 SEATS

This bulletin announces a design change made to the outer hinge cover on the drivera??s 10-way adjustable power seats.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This bulletin announces a design change made to the outer hinge cover on the drivera??s 10-way adjustable power seats.

160000 STRUCTURE

This Service Information Bulletin announces the repair procedure developed to address rattle-type sounds heard from the left and/or right B-Pillar area.

350000 EQUIPMENT

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.

160000 STRUCTURE

This bulletin announced a design change made to the power rear gate drive unit assemblies.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

350000 EQUIPMENT

This bulletin announced a design change made to the power rear gate drive unit assemblies.

162600 STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE

This bulletin announced a design change made to the power rear gate drive unit assemblies.

260000 FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE

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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

12,415 Total Complaints

0 Investigations

639 Reported Crashes

135 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	22	View
2025	0	122	View
2024	0	150	View
2023	2	127	View
2022 (current)	4	559
2021	4	416	View
2020	6	1,135	View
2019	3	1,292	View
2018	3	993	View
2017	4	1,106	View
2016	4	775	View
2015	5	650	View
2014	10	276	View
2013	12	408	View
2012	16	369	View
2011	16	857	View
2010	18	469	View
2009	13	143	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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