Subaru Outback recalls

67 safety recalls for the Subaru Outback (model years 2000–2023), explained in plain English. Pick your year:

All Subaru Outback recalls

Date	Recall	Vehicles	Problem	Units
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
2023-09-22	23V647	2023 Subaru Ascent & 2023 Subaru Impreza + 2 more	Powertrain & transmission	4,311
2022-09-23	22V712	2022 Subaru Impreza & 2022 Subaru Outback	Windows, wipers & mirrors	42
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
2021-12-10	21V955	2019–2020 Subaru Ascent & 2020 Subaru Legacy + 1 more	Powertrain & transmission	198,255
2021-07-30	21V587	2018–2020 Subaru Impreza & 2018–2020 Subaru Legacy + 6 more	Fuel system	175,968
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
2020-01-03	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
2019-09-19	19V664	2020 Subaru Legacy & 2020 Subaru Outback	Brakes	3,467
2019-06-27	19V493	2019 Subaru Legacy & 2019 Subaru Outback	Body & structure	2,107
2019-04-12	19V297	2005–2014 Subaru Legacy & 2005–2014 Subaru Outback + 4 more	Electrical system	511
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
2018-09-19	18V626	2010–2014 Subaru Legacy & 2010–2014 Subaru Outback	Brakes	27,175
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
2017-01-13	17V026	2006–2009 Subaru Impreza & 2006–2009 Subaru Tribeca + 4 more	Airbag	69,529
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
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
2015-06-12	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
2014-12-01	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
2013-03-27	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
2012-02-09	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
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
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
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

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FAQ

How many recalls does the Subaru Outback have?

The Subaru Outback has 67 NHTSA safety recalls across model years 2000–2023. The 2010 model year has the most (18).

Are Subaru Outback 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.)