2025 SUBARU OUTBACK Recalls, Complaints & Safety

Component	Complaints
ENGINE	25
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	19
POWER TRAIN	14
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM	10
UNKNOWN OR OTHER	8
STEERING	6
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING	5
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL	4
SERVICE BRAKES	4
STRUCTURE:BODY	3

Incident date: Sep 5, 2026

The large LCD screen infront the shifter just goes blank. Been to the dealer the reload the operating system to no avail.

Incident date: Aug 1, 2026

Lane-keeping/lane-centering: The system repeatedly pulls the vehicle too far to the right. More seriously, while driving on the freeway, it has randomly and suddenly jerked the vehicle to the right with a rapid steering input. This is not simply a matter of the system being imperfect—it creates a ... Read more

Incident date: Aug 22, 2026

Car battery has been failing since June it will not stay charged it started out losing power over weekends now it is every day. It is so bad I purchased a portable battery charger from auto zone to jump my car.

Incident date: Jul 14, 2026

Needed to move quickly out of way of oncoming traffic, but delay/hesitation in CVT made it almost impossible to avoid traffic.

Incident date: Mar 12, 2026

When engine auto-restarts after Auto Start-Stop has started engine, steering wheel jerks violently if it is not completely straight, dislocated my 5th finger.

1 injured

Incident date: May 27, 2025

GPS goes out..dealer has tried to fix numerous times

Incident date: Jul 9, 2026

I am reporting repeated failures of the front safety camera / Collision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS) on my 2017 Acura MDX Tech (FWD). The vehicle has experienced intermittent and sudden loss of all ADAS safety functions, including CMBS, Lane Keeping Assist, Adaptive Cruise Control, and Road Depa... Read more

Incident date: Jul 9, 2026

On 05/06/2026 the vehicle was in for service at the Honda dealership (The Automaster, 3328 Shelburne Rd. Shelburne VT 05482). The inspection report notes "Rust Holes forming above rear trailing arms, non reparable area, will not pass future state inspection, recommend customer contact Honda of Ameri... Read more

Incident date: Apr 15, 2026

My Honda Ridgeline has experienced a dangerous malfunction involving the Auto Idle Stop system. When the vehicle comes to a stop, the system automatically shuts off the engine as designed to conserve fuel. Normally, the engine should restart when the brake pedal is released. On multiple occasions, ... Read more

Incident date: Dec 30, 2025

The contact owns a 2025 Ford F-600 SD. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the front of the vehicle raised up and the contact discovered that the vehicle, which had been converted into a motorhome, was improperly weighted, causing excessive weight on the rear axle. The con... Read more

Incident date: Jul 22, 2026

On 7/29/2026, the vehicle experienced a critical safety failure involving the electronic transmission shift-by-wire system, resulting in an unintended rollaway after the ignition was turned off. While parked on an incline, the driver depressed the brake pedal and pressed the Engine Start/Stop button... Read more

Incident date: Jul 22, 2026

The steering shaft on my 2026 Colorado Trail Boss is faulty and needs to be replaced. There was no accident but feel like this could be a safety issue that needs to be addressed and reported.

Incident date: May 16, 2026

The engine experienced a sudden failure that caused the vehicle to become completely inoperable. Prior to the failure, the vehicle exhibited intermittent hesitation, rough idling, and loss of power during acceleration. These symptoms began several weeks before the complete failure. No warning lamps ... Read more

Incident date: Dec 4, 2025

Rear camera intermittently does not work properly. Multiple incidents of the rear camera flickering off and on when in reverse, image is sometimes upside down, or the rear camera doesn't work at all.

Incident date: Jul 8, 2026

The contact owns a 2023 Toyota Tundra. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 25V322000 (Exterior Lighting) and 25V767000 (Engine and Engine Cooling); however, the parts to complete the recall repairs were not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated ... Read more

Incident date: Mar 1, 2026

I have a Trial Boss and it wont shut off when the key is off, KEEPS RUNNING. Did some research and it gave a couple of thing to check.

Incident date: Mar 1, 2026

This concerns the towing hitch on the Jayco precept. While driving the hitch collapsed and the towing arms started to drag on the ground It tore away where the bends are, that form part of the plate that is bolted onto the precept. This could have resulted in destroying our towed vehicle or if the... Read more

Incident date: Mar 1, 2026

This concerns the towing hitch on the Jayco precept. While driving the hitch collapsed and the towing arms started to drag on the ground It tore away where the bends are, that form part of the plate that is bolted onto the precept. This could have resulted in destroying our towed vehicle or if the... Read more

Incident date: Jun 22, 2026

When I am driving I will lose power and not be able to drive while I am in the middle of a road driving. And I have to turn my car completely off to let it start back up. The dealership doesn’t not seem to have any more suggestions or recommendations. I feel unsafe driving this vehicle. This keeps... Read more

Incident date: Jun 22, 2026

When I am driving I will lose power and not be able to drive while I am in the middle of a road driving. And I have to turn my car completely off to let it start back up. The dealership doesn’t not seem to have any more suggestions or recommendations. I feel unsafe driving this vehicle. This keeps... Read more

Incident date: May 8, 2026

Oil cooler split due to warming up and cooling down in winter and being made of plastic All brake calipers needed to be replaced on it too

Incident date: Jun 2, 2026

At around 7k miles while driving the brakes and steering suddenly stopped working and all warning lights came on including check engine light. The dealership said it was the main brain and the fixed it. Then last Thursday night while driving on the highway my brakes stopped working suddenly and al... Read more

Incident date: Jun 2, 2026

1. The engine architecture suffered a catastrophic mechanical failure. Specifically, severe, systemic internal oil consumption/vaporization starved the hydraulic timing chain tensioner of critical hydrostatic pressure. This caused the tensioner to collapse, creating slack in the steel timing chain, ... Read more

Incident date: Jun 2, 2026

1. The engine architecture suffered a catastrophic mechanical failure. Specifically, severe, systemic internal oil consumption/vaporization starved the hydraulic timing chain tensioner of critical hydrostatic pressure. This caused the tensioner to collapse, creating slack in the steel timing chain, ... Read more

Incident date: Jun 2, 2026

Transmission, going towards home up a mild hill, broke top of hill trans shifted to next gear, rear wheels locked up and tires squealed. doing around 40 mph. Took it directly into the shop, and the trans was destroyed inside. broken parts in the pan. Trans could not be repaired, had to get a n... Read more

Incident date: Jun 2, 2026

I was driving and an ad for SiriusXM popped up. This has happened before. This disables thr head unit until you press the C button. This is dangerous. Please address with Subaru.

Incident date: Jun 1, 2026

The 2.0L EcoBoost engine in my 2018 Ford Edge Titanium experienced head gasket failure due to Ford’s known cylinder channel design defect present in 2015–2019 EcoBoost 2.0 engines. Ford scored channels between cylinders in an attempt to improve cooling, which allows coolant to degrade the head g... Read more

Incident date: Jun 2, 2026

On three separate occasions — May 17, May 20, and May 29, 2026 — the vehicle's Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) / Collision Mitigation Braking System activated without cause while traveling at highway speed (one of these occasions was on an interstate). On each occasion, no vehicles, pedestrian... Read more

Incident date: May 7, 2026

I own a 2021 Ford Explorer ST (3.0L EcoBoost) with 47,680 miles. The vehicle is exhibiting a severe metallic knocking noise at idle, a flashing Check Engine Light, and a dangerous loss of motive power while driving. A certified Ford dealership technician (Kendall Ford) diagnosed the vehicle with cat... Read more

Incident date: May 7, 2026

The contact owns a 2022 Honda CR-V. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact noticed an abnormal ticking sound. In addition, the contact stated that the steering wheel failed to turn in the intended direction. The contact stated that the steering wheel was hard to turn. ... Read more

Incident date: May 7, 2026

Frame is rusted to the point of failure

Incident date: Apr 3, 2026

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

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: Mar 31, 2026

The rear wheels suddenly locked up while driving. It did it twice then the check engine light came on and then the transmission would not shift into gear until I turned off the truck and turned it back on. This happened 3 days in a row all while driving. Exactly the same. No prior symptoms or warn... 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

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: Jan 1, 2026

We purchased a 2023 Mercedes EQB (EV) 2 years ago. The car is part of a recall in which we are advised to not park near other cars and not charge at home. Thus making the car essentially not useable unless we take the risk. We are driving it, knowing that we could catch fire. We are parking it and c... 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: Mar 6, 2026

On December 1, 2025 the car gave a series of messages on the screen indicating that there was an issue with the electrical system. I was within a mile of home and so drove home because it was operating normally at first. Driving home the car went into a limp mode and could only go very slowly 15-20... Read more

Incident date: Feb 10, 2026

The contact owns a 2026 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH on the freeway, while depressing the accelerator the vehicle shut off unintendedly. The vehicle was coasted to the right side of the roadway. While attempting to restart the vehicle, the vehicle failed to respond as int... 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: 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've been having issues with the vehicle having a lag when accelerating. Upon leaving Arizona and traveling to Oklahoma I proceeded to pass a vehicle and upon accelerating there was a delay causing a near collision 3 different times. I've contacted the dealership and Ford Corporation and they just k... 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 9, 2025

The CVVT broke. The dealership said a part broke and agreed that it was a "known issue" with this vehicle. Toyota was contacted (Engagement Center) and insisted that it is not a known issue.

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

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	22	View
2025 (current)	0	122
2024	0	150	View
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

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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