2024 SUBARU OUTBACK

0 recalls, 150 complaints - 69 TSBs - 5/5 safety rating

No recalls found for this vehicle.

Complaint Statistics

150 total complaints 6 crashes 3 fires 2 injuries

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
ENGINE24
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM23
UNKNOWN OR OTHER17
SERVICE BRAKES9
POWER TRAIN7
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS6
STEERING6
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL5
AIR BAGS5
VISIBILITY/WIPER4
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL Sep 10, 2026
Incident date: Sep 4, 2026
I own a 2024 Subaru Outback Limited XT, VIN [XXX]. While traveling approximately 45–50 mph on a four-lane road with Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) engaged, my vehicle suddenly and rapidly decelerated and automatically applied the brakes as I approached a police vehicle traveling in the lane immedia... Read more
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING Sep 10, 2026
Incident date: Sep 3, 2026
My 2024 Subaru Outback rapidly deaccelerated/tried to stop in the middle of the highway twice! This is a safety issue and an accident waiting to happen. This car has been to the Subaru dealer 4 times for this issue and the dealer says they can’t figure it out. The last time the car slowed drast... Read more
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL Sep 10, 2026
Incident date: Sep 3, 2026
My 2024 Subaru Outback rapidly deaccelerated/tried to stop in the middle of the highway twice! This is a safety issue and an accident waiting to happen. This car has been to the Subaru dealer 4 times for this issue and the dealer says they can’t figure it out. The last time the car slowed drast... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Sep 10, 2026
Incident date: Sep 3, 2026
My 2024 Subaru Outback rapidly deaccelerated/tried to stop in the middle of the highway twice! This is a safety issue and an accident waiting to happen. This car has been to the Subaru dealer 4 times for this issue and the dealer says they can’t figure it out. The last time the car slowed drast... Read more
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS Sep 10, 2026
Incident date: Sep 4, 2026
I own a 2024 Subaru Outback Limited XT, VIN [XXX]. While traveling approximately 45–50 mph on a four-lane road with Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) engaged, my vehicle suddenly and rapidly decelerated and automatically applied the brakes as I approached a police vehicle traveling in the lane immedia... Read more
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING Sep 9, 2026
Incident date: Sep 8, 2026
Automatic braking applied without warning . It activated with no imminent threat and cause my car to stop on the road . It would not go forward pushing the gas pedal and I had to stop in the road completely and put it in park and then put it in drive before I could proceed down the road .
SERVICE BRAKES Sep 9, 2026
Incident date: Sep 8, 2026
Automatic braking applied without warning . It activated with no imminent threat and cause my car to stop on the road . It would not go forward pushing the gas pedal and I had to stop in the road completely and put it in park and then put it in drive before I could proceed down the road .
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS Sep 9, 2026
Incident date: Sep 9, 2026
On at approximately XXX 5:30am, while driving my 2024 Subaru Outback Premium Northbound on [XXX] right in front of the [XXX], the EyeSight Driver Assist / Pre-Collision Braking system engaged with hard/sudden braking despite no vehicle, pedestrian, or object present in or near the roadway. There wa... Read more
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS Sep 8, 2026
Incident date: Sep 4, 2026
I own a 2024 Subaru Outback Limited XT, VIN [XXX]. While traveling approximately 45–50 mph on a four-lane road with Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) engaged, my vehicle suddenly and rapidly decelerated and automatically applied the brakes as I approached a police vehicle traveling in the lane immedi... Read more
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL Sep 8, 2026
Incident date: Sep 4, 2026
I own a 2024 Subaru Outback Limited XT, VIN [XXX]. While traveling approximately 45–50 mph on a four-lane road with Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) engaged, my vehicle suddenly and rapidly decelerated and automatically applied the brakes as I approached a police vehicle traveling in the lane immedi... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Sep 7, 2026
Incident date: Sep 6, 2026
On our long driveway, the car strongly accelerated with no gas pressure. I firmly pushed the brake and brought it to a stop. Upon lifting the brake again, it immediately accelerated entirely on its own with no use of the gas pedal. Heavy braking stopped it again. The same exact thing happened a few ... Read more
VISIBILITY/WIPER Aug 14, 2026
Incident date: Aug 2, 2026
Primary Symptom: Spontaneous thermal stress fracture propagating across the front windshield. Origin Point: Extreme bottom-right outer edge, directly beneath the passenger-side windshield wiper blade. Inspection History: Initial warranty coverage denied by Sheehy Subaru. A second opinion at Farris... Read more
WHEELS Aug 14, 2026
Incident date: Jul 10, 2026
I am filing this complaint regarding the premature wear and replacement of all 4 tires on my 2024 Subaru Outback at approximately 30,000 miles. I believe the tire wear was excessive for a new vehicle and raises concerns about tire durability and vehicle safety. I am requesting that NHTSA document th... Read more
VISIBILITY/WIPER Aug 12, 2026
Incident date: Aug 12, 2026
Large crack spontaneously formed in window whiled parked overnight. No visible indications of impact. Suspect related to it being very hot out.
ENGINE Aug 12, 2026
Incident date: Aug 12, 2026
The vehicle is currently experiencing steady coolant loss with no external puddles.My vehicle is at 65,000 miles, placing it just 5,000 miles outside of the 60,000-mile factory powertrain warranty. This specific issue matches the exact symptoms of Volkswagen Technical Service Bulletin #2071245 (Serv... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES Aug 2, 2026
Incident date: Jul 14, 2026
I have experienced numerous instances where my car will stall at a stop light and then fail to restart, even with switching gears to park before resuming to drive.. I have had to turn on and off the engine multiple times at a si hole stoplight before the car would resume movement. This scenario has... Read more
POWER TRAIN Jul 27, 2026
Incident date: Dec 1, 2025
The contact owns a 2021 Jeep Cherokee. The contact stated that while driving 40 MPH, the vehicle's wheels locked up. The contact sustained injuries to the neck and whiplash and pain. The service 4WD warning light was illuminated after the failure. The contact stated that the failure was related to N... Read more
1 injured
STEERING Jul 27, 2026
Incident date: Dec 1, 2025
Steering capability malfunctions regularly and it is available for inspection upon request. When driving at highway speeds, the steering wheel will "jump" and turn slightly. It will also vibrate when held still while driving. This occurs whether staying in a lane or changing lanes. It does not matt... Read more
ENGINE Jul 22, 2026
Incident date: Jun 17, 2026
While Driving the car shuts off without warning. Then a check engine light comes on.
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL Jul 11, 2026
Incident date: May 8, 2026
Safety features disabled after battery change. Warning lights not cleared after driving the car as they should. Front mounted safety camera does not function properly and this is critical for safety. Multiple people have reported the same thing [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Jun 21, 2026
Incident date: May 7, 2026
12 volt electrical system no power. Dealer changed battery cable wiring harness. Received vehicle back. One week later vehicle exhibited no 12 volt power. Informed that it could be the Thinkware dash cam. Which was purchased from Ford and Ford dealer installed. Now informed that it could be the dash... Read more
SUSPENSION:FRONT Jun 18, 2026
Incident date: May 7, 2026
The contact owns a 2023 Nissan Titan. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for tire repairs and was advised that an alignment was needed. The contact stated that the vehicle was then taken to a dealer where it was determined that the alignment could not be perfor... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Jun 3, 2026
Incident date: Jun 2, 2026
Our 2015 Kia Sedona VIN [XXX] developed CAN Bus fault codes U0001 U0100 U0101 rendering it completely undrivable following an incomplete warranty extension repair under WTY019 by Kia of Des Moines on [XXX] RO# [XXX]. The power sliding doors have been a persistent safety concern. The incomplete warr... Read more
SEATS Jun 3, 2026
Incident date: Jun 2, 2026
The front passenger safety restraint system is triggering an on-screen warning error that says service is required. This puts my front passenger at risk of death in the event of an accident. I have sent the manufacturer (Tesla) a request for service and received a confirmation of the errors with a l... Read more
VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY Jun 3, 2026
Incident date: May 16, 2026
The contact owns a 2025 Toyota Highlander. The contact stated that while she and her husband were driving at 60 MPH, she heard a loud explosion noise from above her head and felt air whipping on top of her head. The contact stated that the sunroof exploded; however, the sunroof shield prevented the ... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Jun 2, 2026
Incident date: Jun 2, 2026
At 119500 miles a eev whining noise started. Only had all repairs done at a dealership.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Jun 2, 2026
Incident date: May 29, 2026
New car, only 800 miles, 12V battery drained and is dead. Needed to be replaced. Internal process draining battery. Multiple similar complaints online
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM Jun 2, 2026
Incident date: Jun 2, 2026
The Integrated Charging Control Unit (ICCU) on this vehicle produces loud whirring noises when charging at 80% or above. This has been documented in writing to the service department. The ICCU defect is a known systemic issue across the Hyundai and Kia EV platform. The vehicle is currently schedu... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Jun 2, 2026
Incident date: Jun 2, 2026
The Integrated Charging Control Unit (ICCU) on this vehicle produces loud whirring noises when charging at 80% or above. This has been documented in writing to the service department. The ICCU defect is a known systemic issue across the Hyundai and Kia EV platform. The vehicle is currently schedu... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER Jun 2, 2026
Incident date: Jun 1, 2026
The contact stated that while driving in the rain, when passing another vehicle, the vehicle began shuddering and experienced a loss of power. The check engine light illuminated and multiple other warning indicators. The vehicle pulled over to the vehicle was stopped and eventually restarted. The... Read more
POWER TRAIN Jun 2, 2026
Incident date: Jun 2, 2026
2021 Ford F-150 Lariat, 5.0L Coyote V8, purchased new, now 65k miles. Two interrelated safety defects: OIL CONSUMPTION: On 3/21/2026 at 62k miles, I discovered the engine was critically low on oil. Only 3 quarts drained during a full oil change, against a rated 8.8 quart capacity. The engine had bee... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM May 25, 2026
Incident date: Oct 1, 2024
Vehicle was just turned on and put into reverse. Dash and infotainment center lights flashed and shut off. Vehicle rolled backwards uncontrollably down a sloped driveway. Steering and brakes were not properly functioning. Vehicle came to a stop when it struck a parked vehicle in its path.
Crash
UNKNOWN OR OTHER May 7, 2026
Incident date: May 3, 2026
Telematics (OnStar) Module Dealership has checked it, the telmatic module is bad. And the dealership i went to Dossit big 4 in Tupelo MS told me this has been a problem with this truck. And are wanting me to pay $645 to fix it. After they just did some recalls and updated the software. This was wor... Read more
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS May 4, 2026
Incident date: Apr 30, 2026
tHE VEHICLE IS ACTIVATING EMERGENCY BRAKE ASSIST WITH NO OBJECT IN FRONT OF IT CAUSING THE BRAKES TO SLAM ON WHILE DRIVING. LANE DEPARTURE WARNING IS TRYING TO CORRECT/MOVE VEHICLE INTO A DIFFERENT LANE
LANE DEPARTURE: WARNING May 4, 2026
Incident date: Apr 30, 2026
tHE VEHICLE IS ACTIVATING EMERGENCY BRAKE ASSIST WITH NO OBJECT IN FRONT OF IT CAUSING THE BRAKES TO SLAM ON WHILE DRIVING. LANE DEPARTURE WARNING IS TRYING TO CORRECT/MOVE VEHICLE INTO A DIFFERENT LANE
SERVICE BRAKES Apr 6, 2026
Incident date: Feb 5, 2026
On April 2nd, 2026. I was driving this car into a parking space. I had to be going 5 mph. Or slower. Probably even slower. Pulling in.. I applied the brakes of course. The car wouldn’t stop. My husband/passenger told me to STOP. I did stop. This car kept rolling and crashed/smashed/ hit the brick ... Read more
Crash 1 injured
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Apr 6, 2026
Incident date: Feb 5, 2026
The contact owns a 2020 BMW X3. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, there was an abnormal thumping sound coming from the vehicle. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact later received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V636000 (Electrical System); however, the part ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Apr 6, 2026
Incident date: Feb 5, 2026
I went to do an errand pulled in to parking spot put car into park shut it off. Car dash repeatedly said put car into park. All dash lights, would go on from left to right and shut off, this included the center console. I tried over and over to start car and shift but it wouldn’t go. It just kept ... Read more
PARKING BRAKE Apr 1, 2026
Incident date: Feb 10, 2026
The contact owns a 2014 Jeep Cherokee. The contact stated that water was leaking into the vehicle from the sunroof, causing the parking brake to become inoperable. The “Service Parking Brake” warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the parking brake failed to function properly and... Read more
STRUCTURE Mar 26, 2026
Incident date: Jun 30, 2024
The contact owns a 2020 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the tailgate unexpectedly opened. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campa... Read more
STEERING Mar 17, 2026
Incident date: Nov 10, 2025
The steering locked up while driving. I was unable to turn the steering wheel. My self and my brother were in the vehicle. At this time, I am contacting the dealer to look at the unit. It will not turn and is stuck in my driveway. I am being told the electronic steering rack may have failed. W... Read more
SEATS Mar 16, 2026
Incident date: Mar 11, 2026
The contact owns a 2025 Toyota Sienna Hybrid. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V668000 (Seats); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was ... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Mar 16, 2026
Incident date: Mar 11, 2026
Driving when it sounded like a gunshot went off in the car. I looked to the back of my car to see what was around me (nothing), and saw no damage to any windows. I could hear glass cracking so I went to open my moonroof screen to check the glass and I could hear glass on the screen so I closed it ri... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES Mar 6, 2026
Incident date: Mar 4, 2026
There was a pot hold hole about 30 ft from a stop light. I was coming to a stop but once I hit the pot hole the breaks malfunctioned. I pumped the breaks 2-3 times. They did not reengage. This fault caused me to rear end the car in front of me at the stop light.
Crash
ENGINE Mar 6, 2026
Incident date: Mar 4, 2026
The vehicle has ongoing engine and turbocharger problems, including loss of power, knocking, and worsening performance. It also has brake‑booster/vacuum issues that cause reduced braking assist and a hard brake pedal. Electrical and software malfunctions occur intermittently, including warning mes... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Mar 6, 2026
Incident date: Mar 4, 2026
The vehicle has ongoing engine and turbocharger problems, including loss of power, knocking, and worsening performance. It also has brake‑booster/vacuum issues that cause reduced braking assist and a hard brake pedal. Electrical and software malfunctions occur intermittently, including warning mes... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Jan 1, 2026
Incident date: Nov 1, 2025
Back up camera screen glitches and goes black when backing up. I have to pull forward and try reversing again to get the camera to work. When backing out of my driveway it’s an inconvenience but backing out of a parking space is a much bigger issue. Half way out of the space it will glitch distort... Read more
ENGINE Dec 4, 2025
Incident date: Dec 1, 2025
My vehicle stooped running. I scheduled maintenance at Metro Ford. According to the diagnostic test completed at Metro Ford, there were powertrain issues. This diagnosis also appears on my Ford Motor Pass app. According to the service department at Metro Ford, coolant was leaking into the engine... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Dec 4, 2025
Incident date: Dec 3, 2025
Sirius XM advertizing obscures the entire screen making car data and navigation unavailable unless a driver takes their eyes of the road to press a tiny X on a corner. There are some offers when I bought the care where I had to shut the car off to get the ad to disappear. I do not want to have d... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Dec 3, 2025
Incident date: Dec 3, 2025
The rear camera blanks out when backing out of driveway into the sun. It prevents me from seeing cross traffic and pedestrians. The dealer looked at the system and said it something I had to live with. This seems to be an intermittent problem, as sometimes it suddenly starts to work, or when I back... Read more

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NHTSA Safety Ratings, 2024 SUBARU OUTBACK

2024 Subaru Outback SW AWD

CategoryRating
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

FeatureStatus
Electronic Stability ControlStandard
Forward Collision WarningStandard & Optional
Lane Departure WarningStandard

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

Technical Service Bulletins, 2024 SUBARU OUTBACK

69 manufacturer communications from 28 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
350000 EQUIPMENT24
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM23
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING5
061600 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)3
160000 STRUCTURE2
353600 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT2
260000 FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE2
100000 POWER TRAIN2
07-225-24R Apr 18, 2024
270000 LANE DEPARTURE
This bulletin announces the availability of new reprogramming files developed to address cases were a halt code E5, B28A6 and or DTC B28C7 is detected by the EyeSight Stereo Camera assembly.
07-225-24R Apr 18, 2024
260000 FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
This bulletin announces the availability of new reprogramming files developed to address cases were a halt code E5, B28A6 and or DTC B28C7 is detected by the EyeSight Stereo Camera assembly.
07-225-24R Apr 18, 2024
350000 EQUIPMENT
This bulletin announces the availability of new reprogramming files developed to address cases were a halt code E5, B28A6 and or DTC B28C7 is detected by the EyeSight Stereo Camera assembly.
07-225-24R Apr 18, 2024
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This bulletin announces the availability of new reprogramming files developed to address cases were a halt code E5, B28A6 and or DTC B28C7 is detected by the EyeSight Stereo Camera assembly.
15-311-23R Apr 12, 2024
350000 EQUIPMENT
This bulletin provides instruction for use of a new reprogramming procedure to optimize the Denso Gen 4.5 Audio and Navigation system utilized in the models listed.
15-311-23R Apr 12, 2024
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This bulletin provides instruction for use of a new reprogramming procedure to optimize the Denso Gen 4.5 Audio and Navigation system utilized in the models listed.
09-117-24 Apr 9, 2024
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).
09-117-24 Apr 9, 2024
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).
09-117-24 Apr 9, 2024
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).
07-213-22R Mar 28, 2024
350000 EQUIPMENT
This bulletin announces a new Genuine Subaru Replacement battery for use in applications where the current SOA821B700 battery is specified.
07-213-22R Mar 28, 2024
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This bulletin announces a new Genuine Subaru Replacement battery for use in applications where the current SOA821B700 battery is specified.
7-213-22R Mar 28, 2024
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."
7-213-22R Mar 28, 2024
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
"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."
15-313-23R Mar 25, 2024
350000 EQUIPMENT
The bulletin contains information for exchange components, their manufacturer, as well as the proper exchange procedure.
15-313-23R Mar 25, 2024
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The bulletin contains information for exchange components, their manufacturer, as well as the proper exchange procedure.
15-303-22R Mar 25, 2024
350000 EQUIPMENT
This bulletin provides information for all Gen 3 Telematics and Cp 1.5 infotainment equipped vehicles, starting with 2023MY, allowing access to valet mode through the head unit.
15-303-22R Mar 25, 2024
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This bulletin provides information for all Gen 3 Telematics and Cp 1.5 infotainment equipped vehicles, starting with 2023MY, allowing access to valet mode through the head unit.
15-257-19R Mar 19, 2024
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
15-257-19R Mar 19, 2024
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
"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
15-242-19R Mar 19, 2024
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.
15-219-18R Mar 19, 2024
350000 EQUIPMENT
This bulletin addresses an error code 202 and or 204 when attempting to complete the STARLINK telematics subsription process.
15-219-18R Mar 19, 2024
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This bulletin addresses an error code 202 and or 204 when attempting to complete the STARLINK telematics subsription process.
09-114-23R Mar 18, 2024
061600 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)
This bulletin announces the availability of reprogramming files for the Engine Control Module (ECM). This will address cases of DTC P04AE for the EVAP purge control valve stuck open.
09-114-23R Mar 18, 2024
350000 EQUIPMENT
This bulletin announces the availability of reprogramming files for the Engine Control Module (ECM). This will address cases of DTC P04AE for the EVAP purge control valve stuck open.
09-114-23R Mar 18, 2024
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This bulletin announces the availability of reprogramming files for the Engine Control Module (ECM). This will address cases of DTC P04AE for the EVAP purge control valve stuck open.
07-225-24 Mar 13, 2024
260000 FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
"This bulletin announces the availability of new reprogramming files developed to address the following three symptoms: EyeSight camera cooling fans becomes inoperable with DTC B28C7; EyeSight system enters temporary halt mode; Internal St
07-225-24 Mar 13, 2024
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
"This bulletin announces the availability of new reprogramming files developed to address the following three symptoms: EyeSight camera cooling fans becomes inoperable with DTC B28C7; EyeSight system enters temporary halt mode; Internal St
07-225-24 Mar 13, 2024
350000 EQUIPMENT
"This bulletin announces the availability of new reprogramming files developed to address the following three symptoms: EyeSight camera cooling fans becomes inoperable with DTC B28C7; EyeSight system enters temporary halt mode; Internal St
15-315-23R Feb 27, 2024
350000 EQUIPMENT
This bulletin announces the availability of new reprogramming files for the Data Communications Module (DCM). Customers with an active subscription will receive these files via OTA; to provide the best possible experience from the Telemati
15-315-23R Feb 27, 2024
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This bulletin announces the availability of new reprogramming files for the Data Communications Module (DCM). Customers with an active subscription will receive these files via OTA; to provide the best possible experience from the Telemati
15-305-22R Feb 26, 2024
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This bulletin announces updated reprogramming files available to optimize the new Gen 4.5 Denso CP1.5 Audio and Navigation head units.
15-251-19R Jan 11, 2024
350000 EQUIPMENT
This Service Bulletin provides additional diagnostics to follow when addressing a Telematics-related DTC B2A16.
15-251-19R Jan 11, 2024
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This Service Bulletin provides additional diagnostics to follow when addressing a Telematics-related DTC B2A16.
09-112-23 Jan 4, 2024
061600 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)
"This bulletin announces availability of new reprograming files for the Engine Control Module (ECM) developed to remedy engine DTCs."
09-112-23 Jan 4, 2024
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
"This bulletin announces availability of new reprograming files for the Engine Control Module (ECM) developed to remedy engine DTCs."
09-112-23 Jan 4, 2024
350000 EQUIPMENT
"This bulletin announces availability of new reprograming files for the Engine Control Module (ECM) developed to remedy engine DTCs."
15-246-19R Jan 2, 2024
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.
15-246-19R Jan 2, 2024
350000 EQUIPMENT
This Service Information Bulletin outlines a new required procedure to follow when performing immobilizer-related repairs.
15-246-19R Jan 2, 2024
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This Service Information Bulletin outlines a new required procedure to follow when performing immobilizer-related repairs.
07-213-22R Dec 21, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This bulletin announces a new Genuine Subaru Replacement battery for use in applications where the current SOA821B700 battery is specified.
09-114-23 Nov 27, 2023
061600 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)
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).
09-114-23 Nov 27, 2023
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).
16-145-23 Nov 20, 2023
100000 POWER TRAIN
This bulletin announces availability of new reprogramming files for the Transmission Control Module (TCM) developed to address cases of DTC P2797 (Electrical/Auxiliary Transmission Fluid Pump a??Aa?? Performance/Stuck Offa??).
16-145-23 Nov 20, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This bulletin announces availability of new reprogramming files for the Transmission Control Module (TCM) developed to address cases of DTC P2797 (Electrical/Auxiliary Transmission Fluid Pump a??Aa?? Performance/Stuck Offa??).
15-315-23 Nov 17, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This bulletin announces the availability of new reprogramming files for the DCM.
15-315-23 Nov 17, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
This bulletin announces the availability of new reprogramming files for the DCM.
15-266-20R Oct 26, 2023
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.
15-266-20R Oct 26, 2023
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.
15-266-20R Oct 26, 2023
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.
12-248-23R Oct 25, 2023
160000 STRUCTURE
This Bulletin announces the repair procedure developed to address rattle-type sounds heard from the left and/or right B-Pillar area.
18-224-22R Oct 12, 2023
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.
18-224-22R Oct 12, 2023
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.
18-224-22R Oct 12, 2023
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.
15-282-21R Aug 31, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
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.
15-282-21R Aug 31, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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.
15-282-21R Aug 31, 2023
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.
13-106-23 Aug 9, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
This bulletin announces SOA paint codes to help eliminate possible confusion.
13-106-23 Aug 9, 2023
160000 STRUCTURE
This bulletin announces SOA paint codes to help eliminate possible confusion.
15-313-23 Jul 27, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
This bulletin contains illustrations of exchange components and their manufacturer as well as a description of the proper exchange procedure.
15-313-23 Jul 27, 2023
353640 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:AUX AUDIO JACK/PLUG
This bulletin contains illustrations of exchange components and their manufacturer as well as a description of the proper exchange procedure.
15-313-23 Jul 27, 2023
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
This bulletin contains illustrations of exchange components and their manufacturer as well as a description of the proper exchange procedure.
15-313-23 Jul 27, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This bulletin contains illustrations of exchange components and their manufacturer as well as a description of the proper exchange procedure.
15-285-21R Jul 13, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This Bulletin provides reference tables and photos to use for determining the infotainment head unit supplier and generation.
15-285-21R Jul 13, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
This Bulletin provides reference tables and photos to use for determining the infotainment head unit supplier and generation.
15-285-21R Jul 13, 2023
353600 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT
This Bulletin provides reference tables and photos to use for determining the infotainment head unit supplier and generation.
15-285-21R Jul 13, 2023
353610 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:SOFTWARE
This Bulletin provides reference tables and photos to use for determining the infotainment head unit supplier and generation.
12-249-23R Jul 11, 2023
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.
15-246-19R Jun 30, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This Service Information Bulletin outlines a new required procedure to follow when performing immobilizer-related repairs.
15-246-19R Jun 30, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
This Service Information Bulletin outlines a new required procedure to follow when performing immobilizer-related repairs.

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 (current) 0 150
2023 2 127 View
2022 4 559 View
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