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Subaru Outback Recalls

Compare Subaru Outback recall history by model year, common components and recent NHTSA campaigns.

13distinct campaigns
5model years with results
2019–2023model-year range
Mar 22, 2024latest campaign date
Common recalled components
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM) 2FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP 2AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER 1POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH 1POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT 1VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD 1
Campaign timeline
20241 campaign
20232 campaigns
20223 campaigns
20213 campaigns
20202 campaigns
20192 campaigns
Recalls by year

Subaru Outback recalls by model year

Open an exact model year to see the NHTSA campaigns returned for that vehicle combination.

Linked NHTSA campaigns

Recent campaigns for Subaru Outback

Each campaign below links to its detailed NHTSA recall record.

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.
VehicleSep 21, 2023

Subaru of driveshaft recall — NHTSA campaign 23V647000

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2023 Outback, Legacy, Ascent, and Impreza vehicles. The center support bolts for the driveshaft may loosen, resulting in the…

driveshaftSubaru of America, Inc.
VehicleSep 22, 2022

Subaru of windshield recall — NHTSA campaign 22V712000

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2022 Impreza and Outback vehicles. The incorrect paint clearcoat may have been applied, which can cause the windshield to be…

windshieldSubaru of America, Inc.
VehicleJul 29, 2021

Subaru of fuel pump recall — NHTSA campaign 21V587000

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ascent, 2018 Forester, 2018-2020 Impreza, Legacy, Outback, 2018-2019 BRZ, WRX, and Toyota 86 vehicles. The low-pressure fuel…

fuel pumpSubaru of America, Inc.
VehicleJun 26, 2019

Subaru of structure recall — NHTSA campaign 19V493000

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019 Legacy and Outback vehicles. Spot welds located on the duct below the cowl panel may have been improperly applied, impacting the…

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

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Understanding Subaru Outback recall history

The same NHTSA campaign can apply to more than one Subaru Outback model year. This overview counts each campaign once, while the model-year links show the campaigns returned for each exact year.

Use this page to research patterns and compare campaigns. It does not determine whether a specific VIN is included in a recall or whether a recall repair remains open.

Vehicle recall FAQ

Subaru Outback recall questions

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

How many Subaru Outback recall campaigns are listed?

This page currently groups 13 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns across 5 Subaru Outback model years with results.

Which Subaru Outback model years have recall pages?

Recall pages are currently available for 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019.

What is the latest Subaru Outback recall campaign shown here?

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

What component is recalled most often on the Subaru Outback?

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM) is the most frequent component in the Subaru Outback campaigns currently represented here, appearing in 2 campaigns.

Does a Subaru Outback recall page show whether my VIN needs repair?

No. These model-level pages summarize NHTSA campaigns by year. Use the official NHTSA VIN lookup to check whether a specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.