2026 SUBARU OUTBACK

0 recalls, 11 complaints

No recalls found for this vehicle.

Complaint Statistics

11 total complaints 1 crashes 1 injuries

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
ENGINE3
SERVICE BRAKES2
STRUCTURE:BODY2
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING1
SUSPENSION1
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING1
STEERING1
STEERING Jun 11, 2026
Incident date: May 29, 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
ENGINE Jun 5, 2026
Incident date: Apr 4, 2026
On June 3, 2026, my 2019 Ford Edge (2.0L EcoBoost) experienced a sudden loss of motive power and stalled in the middle of a busy, high-traffic intersection. Before stalling, the vehicle emitted thick white smoke from the exhaust. This was a life-threatening situation as I was stranded in moving traf... Read more
SUSPENSION Jun 2, 2026
Incident date: May 26, 2026
The vehicle is new Porsche Certified pre-owned 2025 Porsche Panamera turbo with Porsche active suspension management. Vehicle has 2000 miles on the odometer. The car was at the dealer for an issue related to its online connectivity. As this was worked upon, I was allowed to pick up the car. At that ... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY Jun 2, 2026
Incident date: May 30, 2026
I am reporting a severe saftey and crash-compatibility defect on the front passenger side of the 2026 Subaru Outback Premium trim. This vehicle is equipped with a fixed-height passenger seat that is positioned unsafely high relative to the headliner and sun visor assembly. Because the seat height ... Read more
1 injured
SERVICE BRAKES Jun 2, 2026
Incident date: May 30, 2026
Driving over railroad tracks the brakes would not engage. Emergency brake assist engaged at last second before rear ending vehicle in front.
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING Jun 2, 2026
Incident date: May 30, 2026
Driving over railroad tracks the brakes would not engage. Emergency brake assist engaged at last second before rear ending vehicle in front.
STRUCTURE:BODY May 12, 2026
Incident date: May 9, 2026
I have used the sunroof on my 2021 Kia Telluride probably less than ten times in the 5 years I've owned it. I started getting a leak in front of my rearview mirror so I searched for the drains by opening the sunroof and fond them. Cleaned them out as best I could. closed the sunroof but was still... Read more
ENGINE Apr 20, 2026
Incident date: Mar 1, 2026
My 2022 Nissan Rogue has experienced repeated engine failures beginning at approximately 88,000 miles, including four separate incidents despite repairs performed at authorized dealerships. The vehicle exhibited engine knocking and drivability issues prior to failure. Nissan later issued a recall r... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Apr 20, 2026
Incident date: Mar 1, 2026
The contact owns a 2021 Cadillac Escalade ESV. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V274000 (Engine and Engine Cooling); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. Several dealers were previously contacted for recall inspection appointments, and the con... Read more
ENGINE Apr 10, 2026
Incident date: Apr 7, 2026
The contact owns a 2024 GMC Sierra 2500. The contact stated while reversing, the rear-view camera displayed a blank screen. The 4WD system engaged unintendedly, and the park assist sensor was inoperable while an unknown message was displayed. Additionally, the vehicle lost motive power while driving... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES Mar 29, 2026
Incident date: Mar 3, 2026
VDP TEST
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NHTSA Safety Ratings, 2026 SUBARU OUTBACK

2026 SUBARU OUTBACK SUV N/A AWD

CategoryRating
Rollover Risk 0.0%

Safety Technology

FeatureStatus
Electronic Stability ControlStandard
Forward Collision WarningStandard
Lane Departure WarningStandard

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

SUBARU OUTBACK - All Years Overview

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

199 Total Recalls
12,297 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
635 Reported Crashes
144 Reported Fires
9 Reported Deaths

SUBARU OUTBACK - Year by Year

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

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

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