NHTSA recall history

2021 Subaru Outback Recalls

Review 4 NHTSA recall campaigns reported for this model-year combination, including components, consequences, remedies and official campaign numbers.

4recall campaigns
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT…most common component
Mar 22, 2024latest campaign date
Aug 21, 2026last NHTSA check
Common recalled components
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER 1POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH 1POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM) 1POWER TRAIN:SHIFT LINKAGE/CABLE/ROD 1
Campaign timeline
20241 campaign
20231 campaign
20221 campaign
20211 campaign
Official campaigns

2021 Subaru Outback recall campaigns

Open a campaign for the reported problem, consequence, remedy and official NHTSA campaign number.

VehicleMar 22, 2024

Subaru of front passenger recall — NHTSA campaign 24V227000

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Outback and Legacy vehicles. A capacitor in the sensors for the Occupant Detection System (ODS) may crack and short circuit,…

front passengerSubaru of America, Inc.
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Confirm open recalls with your VIN

Model-level recall history can show campaigns associated with 2021 Subaru Outback, but it cannot confirm whether your specific vehicle still has an unrepaired recall.

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About 2021 Subaru Outback recall results

This page groups NHTSA campaigns returned for the 2021 Subaru Outback so you can compare the reported problem, possible consequence, remedy and campaign number in one place.

A model-level result cannot establish whether a specific VIN is affected or whether a repair has already been completed. Use the official NHTSA VIN lookup or contact the manufacturer for vehicle-specific confirmation.

Vehicle recall FAQ

2021 Subaru Outback recall questions

Answers are based on the NHTSA campaign history currently available on this page.

How many recalls are listed for the 2021 Subaru Outback?

This page currently lists 4 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns returned for the 2021 Subaru Outback.

What is the latest 2021 Subaru Outback recall campaign on this page?

The latest campaign currently shown is Subaru of front passenger recall — NHTSA campaign 24V227000, reported Mar 22, 2024.

Which component appears most often in 2021 Subaru Outback recalls?

AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER is the most frequent component in the campaigns currently listed here, appearing in 1 campaign.

Does a 2021 Subaru Outback recall page confirm my VIN is affected?

No. Model-year recall history cannot confirm whether a specific VIN has an open recall. Use the official NHTSA recall lookup with your VIN or license plate.

Are other Subaru Outback model years available?

Yes. Recall pages are currently available for 2023, 2022, 2020, 2019.