Subaru recalls
All 140 Subaru safety recalls since model year 2000, in plain English. Latest: Oct 20, 2026.
Models
Legacy (68)Outback (67)Impreza (51)Forester (43)WRX (23)Tribeca (17)Baja (15)Crosstrek (14)Ascent (13)B9 Tribeca (7)BRZ (5)Solterra (5)XV Crosstrek (3)Crosstrek Hybrid (3)Forester Hybrid (3)WRX STI (2)
Latest Subaru recalls
2026 Subaru Crosstrek & 2026 Subaru Forester
Suspension recall · 26V685
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2026 Crosstrek and Forester vehicles.
2019–2026 Subaru Ascent & 2025–2026 Subaru Forester + 2 more
Equipment recall · 26V436
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2026 Crosstrek Hybrid, 2025-2026 Forester Hybrid, Forester, and 2019-2026 Ascent vehicles.
2026 Lexus RZ & 2026 Subaru Solterra + 1 more
Electrical system recall · 26V393
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2026 Toyota BZ, Lexus RZ, and Subaru Solterra battery electric vehicles.
2026 Subaru Forester & 2026 Subaru Forester Hybrid
Windows, wipers & mirrors recall · 26V346
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2026 Forester and Forester Hybrid vehicles.
2026 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid & 2025 Subaru Forester Hybrid
Fuel system recall · 26V106
Subaru of America, Inc. is recalling certain 2026 Crosstrek hybrid, and 2025 Forester hybrid vehicles.
2026 Subaru Forester
Body & structure recall · 25V889
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2026 Forester vehicles.
All Subaru recalls
| Date | Recall | Vehicles | Problem | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-20 | 26V685 | 2026 Subaru Crosstrek & 2026 Subaru Forester | Suspension ⛔ | 8 |
| 2026-07-08 | 26V436 | 2019–2026 Subaru Ascent & 2025–2026 Subaru Forester + 2 more | Equipment | 541,237 |
| 2026-06-18 | 26V393 | 2026 Lexus RZ & 2026 Subaru Solterra + 1 more | Electrical system | 20,991 |
| 2026-05-28 | 26V346 | 2026 Subaru Forester & 2026 Subaru Forester Hybrid | Windows, wipers & mirrors | 69,663 |
| 2026-02-24 | 26V106 | 2026 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid & 2025 Subaru Forester Hybrid | Fuel system | 69,870 |
| 2025-12-22 | 25V889 | 2026 Subaru Forester | Body & structure | 5,603 |
| 2025-10-30 | 25V744 | 2022–2025 Lexus NX & 2022–2025 Lexus NX Hybrid + 38 more | Backup camera | 1,024,407 |
| 2025-09-05 | 25V577 | 2023–2025 Lexus RZ & 2023–2025 Subaru Solterra + 1 more | Windows, wipers & mirrors | 94,320 |
| 2025-06-20 | 25V419 | 2025 Subaru Forester | Child seat | 2,938 |
| 2025-01-24 | 25V033 | 2025 Subaru Forester | Wheels | 20,366 |
| 2024-03-25 | 24V227 | 2020–2022 Subaru Legacy & 2020–2022 Subaru Outback | Airbag | 118,723 |
| 2023-11-13 | 23V755 | 2021–2023 Subaru Legacy & 2021–2023 Subaru Outback + 2 more | Powertrain & transmission | 95,830 |
| 2023-11-13 | 23V754 | 2023–2024 Subaru Forester & 2024 Subaru Crosstrek + 2 more | Powertrain & transmission | 4,701 |
| 2023-10-26 | 23V723 | 2024 Subaru Forester | Engine | 49 |
| 2023-09-22 | 23V647 | 2023 Subaru Ascent & 2023 Subaru Impreza + 2 more | Powertrain & transmission | 4,311 |
| 2023-09-01 | 23V609 | 2022 Subaru BRZ & 2022 Toyota GR86 | Lights | 8,915 |
| 2023-08-07 | 23V551 | 2024 Subaru Crosstrek & 2024 Subaru Impreza | Electrical system | 35,357 |
| 2023-06-01 | 23V392 | 2023 Subaru Ascent | Suspension | 5 |
| 2023-04-25 | 23V292 | 2023 Subaru Impreza | Lights | 4,030 |
| 2023-04-10 | 23V258 | 2023 Subaru Ascent | Tires | 4,409 |
| 2023-02-15 | 23V080 | 2019–2022 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid | Electrical system | 8,413 |
| 2023-02-14 | 23V076 | 2004–2005 Subaru Impreza & 2004–2005 Subaru WRX | Airbag | 130 |
| 2023-02-10 | 23V064 | 2023 Subaru Solterra | Wheels ⛔ | 1,182 |
| 2023-01-23 | 23V016 | 2022 Subaru WRX | Equipment | 4,615 |
| 2022-12-09 | 22V907 | 2019–2022 Subaru Ascent | Electrical system | 271,694 |
| 2022-11-14 | 22V838 | 2009–2013 Subaru Forester | Seat belt | 16 |
| 2022-09-23 | 22V712 | 2022 Subaru Impreza & 2022 Subaru Outback | Windows, wipers & mirrors | 42 |
| 2022-08-12 | 22V624 | 2017–2019 Subaru Impreza | Lights | 188,397 |
| 2022-07-21 | 22V522 | 2015–2021 Subaru WRX | Lights | 59,934 |
| 2022-07-08 | 22V485 | 2020–2021 Subaru Legacy & 2020–2021 Subaru Outback | Powertrain & transmission | 182 |
| 2022-07-06 | 22V473 | 2022 Subaru Outback | Electrical system | 15 |
| 2022-06-23 | 22V444 | 2023 Subaru Solterra & 2023 Toyota BZ4X | Wheels ⛔ | 661 |
| 2021-12-10 | 21V955 | 2019–2020 Subaru Ascent & 2020 Subaru Legacy + 1 more | Powertrain & transmission | 198,255 |
| 2021-12-10 | 21V954 | 2020 Subaru Ascent | Steering | 1,305 |
| 2021-08-31 | 21V675 | 2021 Subaru Impreza | Suspension ⛔ | 802 |
| 2021-07-30 | 21V587 | 2018–2020 Subaru Impreza & 2018–2020 Subaru Legacy + 6 more | Fuel system | 175,968 |
| 2021-04-15 | 21V264 | 2017–2019 Subaru Impreza & 2018–2019 Subaru Crosstrek | Electrical system | 466,205 |
| 2021-04-15 | 21V263 | 2018–2019 Subaru Crosstrek & 2019 Subaru Forester | Suspension | 408,271 |
| 2021-01-27 | 21V024 | 2021 Subaru Impreza & 2021 Subaru Outback | Powertrain & transmission | 383 |
| 2020-12-11 | 20V766 | 2020 Subaru Legacy & 2020 Subaru Outback | Backup camera | 7,741 |
| 2020-04-17 | 20V218 | 2019 Subaru Ascent & 2019 Subaru Impreza + 2 more | Fuel system | 188,207 |
| 2020-04-01 | 20V189 | 2019 Subaru Crosstrek | Seat belt | 4,862 |
| 2020-01-03 | 20V003 | 2003–2014 Subaru Legacy & 2003–2014 Subaru Outback + 5 more | Airbag | 111,562 |
| 2020-01-03 | 20V002 | 2003–2014 Subaru Legacy & 2003–2014 Subaru Outback + 5 more | Airbag | 127,547 |
| 2020-01-03 | 20V001 | 2003–2014 Subaru Legacy & 2003–2014 Subaru Outback + 5 more | Airbag | 258,813 |
| 2019-12-20 | 19V910 | 2016–2017 Subaru Outback | Airbag | 46 |
| 2019-12-03 | 19V856 | 2019 Subaru Ascent & 2019 Subaru Crosstrek + 1 more | Engine | 51,613 |
| 2019-12-03 | 19V855 | 2019 Subaru Ascent | Powertrain & transmission | 76,842 |
| 2019-10-18 | 19V745 | 2017 Subaru Impreza | Engine | 251 |
| 2019-10-18 | 19V744 | 2017–2018 Subaru Impreza & 2018 Subaru Crosstrek | Engine | 205,000 |
| 2019-10-18 | 19V743 | 2017–2019 Subaru Impreza & 2018–2019 Subaru Crosstrek | Electrical system | 466,205 |
| 2019-10-04 | 19V701 | 2015–2018 Subaru Forester | Airbag | 366,282 |
| 2019-09-19 | 19V664 | 2020 Subaru Legacy & 2020 Subaru Outback | Brakes | 3,467 |
| 2019-07-11 | 19V519 | 2019 Subaru Ascent | Powertrain & transmission | 166 |
| 2019-06-27 | 19V493 | 2019 Subaru Legacy & 2019 Subaru Outback | Body & structure | 2,107 |
| 2019-05-30 | 19V404 | 2019 Subaru Crosstrek | Windows, wipers & mirrors | 256 |
| 2019-04-12 | 19V297 | 2005–2014 Subaru Legacy & 2005–2014 Subaru Outback + 4 more | Electrical system | 511 |
| 2019-03-01 | 19V149 | 2008–2016 Subaru Impreza & 2008–2014 Subaru WRX + 2 more | Lights | 1,303,530 |
| 2019-02-08 | 19V065 | 2019 Subaru Crosstrek & 2019 Subaru Forester | Steering | 10,417 |
| 2019-01-31 | 19V009 | 2010–2014 Subaru Legacy & 2010–2014 Subaru Outback + 5 more | Airbag | 452,630 |
| 2019-01-31 | 19V008 | 2010–2014 Subaru Legacy & 2010–2014 Subaru Outback + 5 more | Airbag | 330,120 |
| 2019-01-31 | 19V007 | 2010–2014 Subaru Legacy & 2010–2014 Subaru Outback + 5 more | Airbag | 43,394 |
| 2019-01-31 | 18V935 | 2018 Subaru BRZ & 2018 Subaru Legacy + 1 more | Windows, wipers & mirrors | 71,190 |
| 2018-11-05 | 18V773 | 2018 Subaru Legacy & 2018 Subaru Outback | Fuel system | 228,648 |
| 2018-11-05 | 18V772 | 2012–2014 Subaru Impreza & 2013 Scion FR-S + 2 more | Engine | 165,534 |
| 2018-09-19 | 18V626 | 2010–2014 Subaru Legacy & 2010–2014 Subaru Outback | Brakes | 27,175 |
| 2018-08-08 | 18V508 | 2019 Subaru Ascent | Body & structure | 293 |
| 2018-07-12 | 18V455 | 2018 Subaru Forester | Tires | 3,654 |
| 2018-01-10 | 18V014 | 2009 Subaru Forester & 2009 Subaru Impreza + 4 more | Airbag | 72,150 |
| 2018-01-10 | 18V013 | 2009–2010 Subaru Forester & 2009–2010 Subaru Impreza + 4 more | Airbag | 93,209 |
| 2018-01-10 | 18V012 | 2009–2013 Subaru Forester & 2009–2013 Subaru Legacy + 5 more | Airbag | 64,179 |
| 2017-11-08 | 17V701 | 2018 Subaru Crosstrek | Brakes | 2,367 |
| 2017-10-10 | 17V625 | 2015 Subaru WRX | Electrical system | 9,178 |
| 2017-03-31 | 17V216 | 2017 Subaru Impreza | Fuel system | 33,131 |
| 2017-03-03 | 17V132 | 2017 Subaru Impreza | Backup camera | 25,567 |
| 2017-01-13 | 17V026 | 2006–2009 Subaru Impreza & 2006–2009 Subaru Tribeca + 4 more | Airbag | 69,529 |
| 2017-01-12 | 17V016 | 2006–2008 Subaru Impreza & 2006–2008 Subaru Tribeca + 2 more | Airbag | 62,764 |
| 2017-01-11 | 17V014 | 2006–2011 Subaru Impreza & 2006–2011 Subaru Tribeca + 6 more | Airbag | 53,480 |
| 2016-10-13 | 16V738 | 2008–2014 Subaru Impreza & 2009–2013 Subaru Forester + 2 more | Electrical system | 100,127 |
| 2016-10-06 | 16V716 | 2017 Subaru Legacy & 2017 Subaru Outback | Steering | 54 |
| 2016-09-27 | 16V694 | 2010–2014 Subaru Legacy & 2010–2014 Subaru Outback | Windows, wipers & mirrors | 592,647 |
| 2016-08-03 | 16V576 | 2017 Subaru Outback | Suspension | 99 |
| 2016-05-25 | 16V361 | 2003–2004 Subaru Baja & 2003–2004 Subaru Legacy + 1 more | Airbag | 62,940 |
| 2016-05-25 | 16V359 | 2003–2006 Subaru Baja & 2006–2008 Subaru Impreza + 4 more | Airbag | 146,010 |
| 2016-05-25 | 16V358 | 2006–2011 Subaru Impreza & 2006–2011 Subaru Tribeca + 5 more | Airbag | 302,127 |
| 2016-05-11 | 16V292 | 2015–2017 Subaru Outback & 2016–2017 Subaru Legacy | Steering ⛔ | 48,819 |
| 2016-04-27 | 16V251 | 2015 Subaru Legacy & 2015 Subaru Outback | Stability control | 766 |
| 2016-03-21 | 16V162 | 2015–2016 Subaru Forester & 2015–2016 Subaru WRX | Engine | 18,187 |
| 2016-02-03 | 16V060 | 2006–2014 Subaru Tribeca & 2012 Subaru B9 Tribeca | Body & structure | 77,017 |
| 2015-11-24 | 15V794 | 2016 Subaru Legacy & 2016 Subaru Outback | Powertrain & transmission | 3,251 |
| 2015-08-10 | 15V502 | 2015–2016 Subaru Legacy & 2015–2016 Subaru Outback | Powertrain & transmission | 2,893 |
| 2015-07-01 | 15V419 | 2012 Subaru Impreza | Airbag | 30,348 |
| 2015-06-12 | 15V366 | 2015 Subaru Impreza & 2015 Subaru Legacy + 3 more | Collision avoidance | 71,710 |
| 2015-05-28 | 15V323 | 2003–2008 Subaru Legacy & 2003–2008 Subaru Outback + 3 more | Airbag | 432,016 |
| 2014-12-31 | 14V830 | 2008–2014 Subaru WRX & 2008–2014 Subaru WRX STI + 2 more | Brakes | 200,064 |
| 2014-12-01 | 14V763 | 2003–2005 Subaru Baja & 2003–2005 Subaru Legacy + 1 more | Airbag | 4,175 |
| 2014-09-19 | 14V577 | 2015 Subaru Outback | Trailer hitch | 56 |
| 2014-06-11 | 14V311 | 2008–2014 Subaru WRX & 2008–2014 Subaru WRX STI + 4 more | Brakes | 461,338 |
| 2013-08-07 | 13V336 | 2014 Subaru Legacy & 2014 Subaru Outback + 1 more | Powertrain & transmission | 202 |
| 2013-05-14 | 13V194 | 2013 Subaru Legacy & 2013 Subaru Outback | Steering | 5,379 |
| 2013-04-24 | 13V159 | 2014 Subaru Forester | Equipment | 10,137 |
| 2013-03-27 | 13V110 | 2005–2009 Subaru Legacy & 2005–2009 Subaru Outback | Brakes | 274,402 |
| 2013-03-07 | 13V078 | 2012 Subaru Legacy & 2012 Subaru Outback | Windows, wipers & mirrors | 16 |
| 2013-03-07 | 13V077 | 2012 Subaru Legacy & 2012 Subaru Outback | Windows, wipers & mirrors | 14 |
| 2013-02-26 | 13V061 | 2010–2013 Subaru Legacy & 2010–2013 Subaru Outback + 2 more | Electrical system | 47,419 |
| 2012-12-31 | 12V602 | 2006–2011 Subaru Tribeca & 2009–2012 Subaru Forester + 3 more | Lights | 633,842 |
| 2012-06-06 | 12V254 | 2013 Subaru BRZ | Equipment | 1,886 |
| 2012-03-13 | 12V099 | 2009–2012 Subaru Forester | Seat belt | 326,014 |
| 2012-02-09 | 12V047 | 2012 Subaru Legacy & 2012 Subaru Outback | Airbag | 381 |
| 2011-11-30 | 11V562 | 2012 Subaru Impreza & 2012 Subaru Legacy + 1 more | Brakes | 32,685 |
| 2011-09-09 | 11V467 | 2011 Subaru Legacy & 2011 Subaru Outback | Windows, wipers & mirrors | 69,590 |
| 2011-09-08 | 11V464 | 2003–2008 Subaru Forester & 2002–2007 Subaru Impreza + 1 more | Suspension | 318,215 |
| 2010-07-20 | 10V326 | 2010–2011 Subaru Legacy & 2010–2011 Subaru Outback | Powertrain & transmission | 809 |
| 2010-06-24 | 10V283 | 2010 Subaru Legacy & 2010 Subaru Outback | Steering | 73,698 |
| 2010-05-11 | 10V196 | 2010 Subaru Legacy & 2010 Subaru Outback | Engine | 29,443 |
| 2010-03-18 | 10V108 | 2010 Subaru Tribeca | Door latches & locks | 1,585 |
| 2009-12-04 | 09V468 | 2002–2003 Subaru Impreza & 2002–2003 Subaru WRX | Fuel system | 5,724 |
| 2009-07-17 | 09V277 | 2005–2006 Subaru Baja | Fuel system | 15,761 |
| 2008-12-09 | 08V645 | 2008–2009 Subaru Tribeca | Stability control | 5,130 |
| 2008-09-11 | 08V460 | 2007–2008 Subaru Legacy & 2009 Subaru Forester + 1 more | Engine | 16,715 |
| 2008-03-24 | 08V135 | 2002–2003 Subaru Impreza | Door latches & locks | 36,791 |
| 2007-02-14 | 07V043 | 2006 Subaru Forester & 2006 Subaru Impreza | Airbag | 7,004 |
| 2004-09-30 | 04V473 | 2004 Subaru Baja & 2004 Subaru Forester + 1 more | Engine | 26 |
| 2004-07-15 | 04V342 | 2002–2003 Subaru Impreza | Seats | 84,574 |
| 2004-06-16 | 04V274 | 2005 Subaru Legacy & 2005 Subaru Outback | Airbag | 1,987 |
| 2004-03-22 | 04V128 | 2001–2004 Subaru Legacy & 2001–2004 Subaru Outback + 1 more | Speed control | 127,580 |
| 2003-08-22 | 03V303 | 2004 Subaru Legacy & 2004 Subaru Outback | Fuel system | 7,874 |
| 2003-06-26 | 03V232 | 2003 Subaru Legacy & 2003 Subaru Outback | Suspension | 350 |
| 2003-04-24 | 03V153 | 2000–2003 Subaru Legacy & 2000–2003 Subaru Outback | Suspension | 170,000 |
| 2003-02-21 | 03V047 | 2003 Subaru Forester | Seat belt | 326 |
| 2002-10-30 | 02V282 | 2001–2003 Subaru Legacy & 2001–2003 Subaru Outback + 3 more | Powertrain & transmission | 172,564 |
| 2002-09-16 | 02V240 | 2003 Subaru Baja & 2003 Subaru Legacy + 1 more | Engine | 555 |
| 2002-09-06 | 02V235 | 2003 Subaru Legacy & 2003 Subaru Outback | Wheels | 100 |
| 2002-03-26 | 02V079 | 2002 Subaru Legacy & 2002 Subaru Outback | Brakes | 1,252 |
| 2001-02-12 | 01V034 | 2001 Subaru Legacy | Seats | 3,627 |
| 2000-11-29 | 00V393 | 2001 Subaru Legacy | Fuel system | 1,456 |
| 2000-11-29 | 00V392 | 2001 Subaru Legacy | Seat belt | 368 |
| 2000-11-29 | 00V391 | 2001 Subaru Legacy | Steering | 1,977 |
| 2000-03-27 | 00V091 | 2000 Subaru Legacy | Steering | 129 |
| 1999-09-28 | 99V249 | 2000 Subaru Legacy | Powertrain & transmission | 13 |
FAQ
How many Subaru recalls are there?
There are 140 Subaru vehicle safety recalls for model years 2000 and newer in NHTSA data. The latest was posted Oct 20, 2026.
Are Subaru recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
How do I check if my Subaru has a recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN on our VIN check page or at nhtsa.gov/recalls. You can also browse by model and year below.