2025 SUBARU OUTBACK Recalls, Complaints & Safety

Component	Complaints
ENGINE	20
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	17
POWER TRAIN	13
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM	9
UNKNOWN OR OTHER	7
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING	5
STEERING	5
SERVICE BRAKES	4
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL	3
BACK OVER PREVENTION	3

Incident date: Jul 8, 2026

The seat belts in the backseat get un-aligned when you sit in the seat buckled up. when this happens the seat belt will not retract. This happens every time I sit in the backseat and I have to remember to refeed the belt into the guide.

Incident date: Mar 1, 2026

I bought a brand new 2025 subaru outback in April of 2025. At first service (oil change and tire rotation) in Jan 2026, I complained that the vehicle keeps swerving left and right and Subaru of Ann Arbor said they will diagnose the i-Sight vehicle system and correct it. But right after delivery , i ... Read more

Incident date: Mar 1, 2026

I bought a brand new 2025 subaru outback in April of 2025. At first service (oil change and tire rotation) in Jan 2026, I complained that the vehicle keeps swerving left and right and Subaru of Ann Arbor said they will diagnose the i-Sight vehicle system and correct it. But right after delivery , i ... Read more

Incident date: Mar 1, 2026

I bought a brand new 2025 subaru outback in April of 2025. At first service (oil change and tire rotation) in Jan 2026, I complained that the vehicle keeps swerving left and right and Subaru of Ann Arbor said they will diagnose the i-Sight vehicle system and correct it. But right after delivery , i ... Read more

Incident date: Jun 22, 2026

On 6/22/2026 we were driving on the highway that had no objects in the road and one oncoming car about 200 to 300 yards away when our brakes locked up and a crash indicator popped up on the drivers screen. My wife and I were thrown violently forward into our seat belts it felt like we had been in a ... Read more

Incident date: Jun 22, 2026

On 6/22/2026 we were driving on the highway that had no objects in the road and one oncoming car about 200 to 300 yards away when our brakes locked up and a crash indicator popped up on the drivers screen. My wife and I were thrown violently forward into our seat belts it felt like we had been in a ... Read more

Incident date: May 8, 2026

NHTSA COMPLAINT — SHORT VERSION I am reporting a persistent, unresolved, safety-related steering defect in my 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 6 (leased 10/12/2024). Beginning in September 2025 at approximately 15,412 miles, the vehicle exhibits: (1) uncontrolled steering wheel shifting left and right at highwa... Read more

Incident date: Jun 2, 2026

Car shut off in the middle of the road while driving and auto braked. Had to get a tow. Dealership said engine is bad now.

Incident date: Jun 2, 2026

The contact owns a 2009 Honda Civic. The contact stated that the sun visor split over and blocked his driving view. The contact stated that the failure was related to TSB Technical Service Bulletin 11-031. The local dealer was contacted, where it was diagnosed that the sun visor needed to be replace... Read more

Incident date: Jun 2, 2026

The vehicle has gone into a limp mode unexpectedly while driving on the highway at 60+ mph. The first issue was on May 13, 2026. The car immediately stopped driving and went into limp mode and cannot go over 30 mph. It was taken to a service dealer. They could not replicate the problem, therefore th... Read more

Incident date: Jun 2, 2026

I just bought my Subaru outback brand new in October 2025. I’ve maintained my oil changes at the dealership. I bought it from in the last one was last may 26. I filled up my tank with a full tank of gas June 1. On June 2 when I was driving home from work on the I 94 Highway in Detroit Michigan I w... Read more

Fire

Incident date: Jun 2, 2026

I am submitting this complaint in reference to NHTSA Defect Petition DP26001, opened March 6, 2026, investigating loss of all-wheel drive capability in 2021-2023 Acura TLX vehicles due to interfacing spline failure between the transmission and the power takeoff unit (transfer case). I am the owner ... Read more

Incident date: Jun 1, 2026

purchased a 2014 Chevy Equinox from Direct Auto Sales on 03/07/26, and I am currently experiencing serious issues with the vehicle after only 2 months of purchase I noticed the vehicle is making a clicking and grinding sound the vehicle powers down when driving. The problem still exists even af... Read more

Incident date: Jun 2, 2026

I own a 2020 Lincoln Aviator. After starting the vehicle, I exited without intentionally placing the vehicle in gear. The vehicle began rolling backward unexpectedly after I exited. I was struck and injured by the vehicle, resulting in a laceration to my shin requiring eight stitches. At no point di... Read more

Incident date: May 7, 2026

on 1/26/26 while driving my car started shaking. I felt unsafe driving and had the car towed to the dealership. They inspected the vehicle and could not notice the shaking but did perform recall service NTB25-05 as well as some additional items on the routine maintenance schedule. They said the r... Read more

Incident date: May 7, 2026

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Expedition. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V572000 (BACK OVER PREVENTION). The contact received notification that the remedy was available. The contact stated that the rearview camera would display a distorted image intermittently while the... Read more

Incident date: May 7, 2026

I was driving home after dropping my kids off at school and when I was almost home my dash lit up with the traction control light, check engine light, ABS light, red break light, service ESC message, forward collision system unavailable message and break system failure 62 MPH top speed ( was switch... Read more

Incident date: Apr 3, 2026

fuel smell Cannot make a service appt until June 2026 - at the earliest

Incident date: Apr 3, 2026

When Idle start/stop function is engaged and then goes to restart, the engine hesitates or fails to restart all together.

Incident date: Apr 3, 2026

The contact owns a 2009 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving approximately 60 MPH, the vehicle lost power steering functionality, and only manual steering was available. The contact was able to pull over to the side of the road, and the vehicle was towed to the residence. When the vehi... Read more

Incident date: Mar 31, 2026

Under paneling under all doors and under car rusting out completely. Falling pieces fly away anytime.

Incident date: Mar 17, 2026

On 3/16/26 I attempted to accelerate and the vehicle experienced severe "bucking" and gear hunting hesitation before losing all drive power and stalling. Following the stall, the engine would not crank or "catch" despite multiple attempts. State Police arrived as I was in an unsafe location (blind... Read more

Incident date: Mar 17, 2026

On 3/16/26 I attempted to accelerate and the vehicle experienced severe "bucking" and gear hunting hesitation before losing all drive power and stalling. Following the stall, the engine would not crank or "catch" despite multiple attempts. State Police arrived as I was in an unsafe location (blind... Read more

Incident date: Mar 17, 2026

Fueling issue is a known problem, which should be a recall. They even issued a bulletin about it. Fuel Tank Filling Issues (TSB 14-001-22): Affected 2018–2020 Ram 1500s built on or before June 9, 2020 (3.6L V6) or March 16, 2020 (5.7L V8), often due to a faulty rollover valve within the tank. Sy... Read more

Incident date: Jan 1, 2026

In September of 2025, I was notified twice by BMW via mail that my car is under recall. The NHTSA Recall Number is 25V636000. It is possible for water to contact and enter the engine starter. This could lead to corrosion which could cause a short circuit and ultimately a fire. They told me it would... Read more

Incident date: Jan 1, 2026

Last year while traveling on vacation, my family was on the interstate crusing at approximately 70 MPH when the Hyundai Palisade suddenly started shaking and slowing down. It was shaking so bad, I ended up having to turn on my flashers because the vehicle would not accelerate up hill while pressing ... Read more

Incident date: Mar 6, 2026

known software glich known as "the Italian Bug" Car switches to Italian and disables FCW, paddle shifting and changes many features to metric, farenheit to celsius, psi to kpa, mph to kilometers, many features can be reset but not FCW and Paddle Shifting. It's unknown what other features get disable... Read more

Incident date: Feb 10, 2026

The contact owns a 1993 GMC Sierra 1500 equipped with Cooper Tires, Tire Line: Cobra Radial G/T, Tire Size: P275/60/R16, DOT Number: R7R7C283522 H03R. The contact stated that the driver's rear tire sidewall had a bubble and had started to separate the wall from the rim. The size of the bubble expand... Read more

Incident date: Feb 10, 2026

The contact owns a 1993 GMC Sierra 1500 equipped with Cooper Tires, Tire Line: Cobra Radial G/T, Tire Size: P275/60/R16, DOT Number: R7R7C283522 H03R. The contact stated that the driver's rear tire sidewall had a bubble and had started to separate the wall from the rim. The size of the bubble expand... Read more

Incident date: Feb 10, 2026

The contact owns a 2022 Ford Maverick. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the trailer brakes became inoperable. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact was informed by another driver that the trailer brake lights were not illuminated while the vehicle was stop... Read more

Incident date: Jan 21, 2026

Turning left or right, the cv axle clicks as if it’s going to crack in half. It’s been happening for months now. I’m scared to drive the car.

Incident date: Feb 13, 2026

I am driving down the road and the vehicle goes into neutral and the engine turns off. I then have to stop the vehicle and restart it. When I hit the starter button. It sputters and then starts. This has been happening irregularly 1-3 times a week since it started in December of 2025.With last time... Read more

Incident date: Jan 9, 2025

The vehicle has less than 75k miles, and I am the second owner. I was driving, and the vehicle lost power. Creating a traumatic experience that could have been fatal. After Kia had inspected the vehicle, I was informed that I needed a new engine and it would cost 8k or more, and my extended warrant... Read more

Incident date: Jan 9, 2025

The vehicle has less than 75k miles, and I am the second owner. I was driving, and the vehicle lost power. Creating a traumatic experience that could have been fatal. After Kia had inspected the vehicle, I was informed that I needed a new engine and it would cost 8k or more, and my extended warrant... Read more

Incident date: Jan 9, 2025

The vehicle has less than 75k miles, and I am the second owner. I was driving, and the vehicle lost power. Creating a traumatic experience that could have been fatal. After Kia had inspected the vehicle, I was informed that I needed a new engine and it would cost 8k or more, and my extended warrant... Read more

Incident date: Jan 8, 2026

The HCU for my truck failed and was replaced 6/25/2021. It failed again 12/2024 but before it could be replaced a recal for the HCU came out with the warning "The loss of ABS/ESC/Traction control may cause a vehicle crash without prior warning" Now the warning light keeps coming on and going off wi... Read more

Incident date: Jan 8, 2026

The HCU for my truck failed and was replaced 6/25/2021. It failed again 12/2024 but before it could be replaced a recal for the HCU came out with the warning "The loss of ABS/ESC/Traction control may cause a vehicle crash without prior warning" Now the warning light keeps coming on and going off wi... Read more

Incident date: Jan 8, 2026

I wanna report a refuling issue with my vehicle. I have an issue with the gas pump clicking or turning off numerous times it started happening not to long after having the truck. I have to literally hold the pump with my hand to refuel my it. If I don't do this the tank will never get filled. I also... Read more

Incident date: Feb 6, 2026

When on a hill with the electric being depleted under 8% the vehicles don’t know what to do for power an rolled back with no power forward even when attempting to accelerate causing potential collision with vehicle on the rear. Vehicle manufacturer refuses to service vehicle due to ongoing litigat... Read more

Incident date: Feb 6, 2026

When on a hill with the electric being depleted under 8% the vehicles don’t know what to do for power an rolled back with no power forward even when attempting to accelerate causing potential collision with vehicle on the rear. Vehicle manufacturer refuses to service vehicle due to ongoing litigat... Read more

Incident date: Feb 6, 2026

Due to the terrible turbo v design my n63 engine , stalls, throws misfire codes, tranny malfunctioning codes , lean fuel codes , it’s truly dangerous to drive . The vehicle sits at 101250 miles that’s driven less than 10k miles per year since it was produced and I was totally mislead , unfairly ... Read more

Incident date: Feb 14, 2026

Vehicle intermittently loses propulsion during acceleration when merging. Engine RPM remains low despite throttle input. After a delay, transmission re-engages abruptly with a metallic scraping noise. This creates unsafe merging conditions. This happened today, 2/14/2026 in 4 instances in the same t... Read more

Incident date: Feb 14, 2026

Vehicle intermittently loses propulsion during acceleration when merging. Engine RPM remains low despite throttle input. After a delay, transmission re-engages abruptly with a metallic scraping noise. This creates unsafe merging conditions. This happened today, 2/14/2026 in 4 instances in the same t... Read more

Incident date: Feb 14, 2026

Vehicle intermittently loses propulsion during acceleration when merging. Engine RPM remains low despite throttle input. After a delay, transmission re-engages abruptly with a metallic scraping noise. This creates unsafe merging conditions. This happened today, 2/14/2026 in 4 instances in the same t... Read more

Incident date: Nov 14, 2025

transfer case AWD/xDrive system drivetrain components The dealer diagnosed a transfer case failure on the BMW X4 xDrive. Vehicle displayed drivetrain malfunction warning. Repair estimate exceeds $20,000. The vehicle has under 50,000 miles. The issue appears consistent with known xDrive transfer cas... Read more

Incident date: Dec 30, 2025

ICCU FAILURE ON THE VEHICLE AND IT HAS BEEN OUT OF SERVICE FOR 5 MONTHS WAITING ON A NEW BATTERY.

Incident date: Dec 28, 2025

CRITICAL SAFETY DEFECT: HIGH-SPEED BRAKING SURGE & ELECTRICAL FAILURE Life safety concerning ! 1. Braking Failure at Highway Speeds: The vehicle exhibits a severe safety defect involving unintended acceleration/surging while braking. While driving in 'D' (Drive) mode at approximately 50 MPH, when a... Read more

Incident date: Dec 9, 2025

While driving in approximately 10°F weather after the vehicle had been parked outside overnight during snowfall in Chicago, the vehicle displayed a warning that said “Do Not Drive — Maximum Speed 43 MPH.” At the same time, the brake pedal became extremely hard and the vehicle had significantl... Read more

Incident date: Dec 2, 2025

WE ARE SCARED TO DRIVE OUR VEHICLE AND WE HAVE GRANDKIDS WHO RIDE WITH US . I WOULD LIKE THE DEALERSHIP TO ALLOW US TO TRADE THIS IN WITHOUT ANY HASSLE. URGENT: FIRE RISK WHEN PARKED An urgent safety recall has been issued for this vehicle and the manufacturer has recommended that you follow their ... Read more

Incident date: Dec 3, 2025

Steering system is stiff and all the warning lights are on in the dashboard. Vehicle pulls hard to the left and you have to hold the wheel steady to keep it from pulling to the left. Appears there is a steering rack issue. I've seen on internet that many 2015 Accords have this issue. There needs... Read more

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%

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

Component	Bulletins
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	1
350000 EQUIPMENT	1

Year	Recalls	Complaints
2026	0	11	View
2025 (current)	0	108
2024	0	131	View
2023	2	122	View
2022	4	543	View
2021	4	408	View
2020	6	1,128	View
2019	3	1,284	View
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

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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