Subaru Outback recalls
NHTSA lists 58 recall campaigns for the Subaru Outback; the most recent was received 2024-03-22 (Air Bags › Sensor › Occupant Classification › Front Passenger). 1 came with a Do Not Drive or Park Outside warning.
Recalls by model year
| Model year | Campaigns | Do Not Drive / Park Outside |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2 | 0 |
| 2022 | 4 | 0 |
| 2021 | 4 | 0 |
| 2020 | 6 | 0 |
| 2019 | 3 | 0 |
| 2018 | 3 | 0 |
| 2017 | 4 | 1 |
| 2016 | 4 | 1 |
| 2015 | 5 | 1 |
| 2014 | 10 | 0 |
| 2013 | 12 | 0 |
| 2012 | 16 | 0 |
| 2011 | 16 | 0 |
| 2010 | 18 | 0 |
| 2009 | 13 | 0 |
| 2008 | 8 | 0 |
| 2007 | 8 | 0 |
| 2006 | 7 | 0 |
| 2005 | 8 | 0 |
| 2004 | 8 | 0 |
| 2003 | 8 | 0 |
All Subaru Outback campaigns
| Campaign | Received | Component | Problem |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24V227000 | 2024-03-22 | Air Bags › Sensor › Occupant Classification › Front Passenger | 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, which can prevent the front pas… |
| 23V755000 | 2023-11-09 | Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Park/Neutral Start Interlock Switch | Subaru of America, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2021 Crosstrek, 2022 Forester, 2021-2023 Legacy, and Outback vehicles. An insufficient weld may allow water to enter the inhibitor switch, causing it to fail. |
| 23V647000 | 2023-09-21 | Power Train › Driveline › Driveshaft | 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 disconnection of the front end of the dri… |
| 22V712000 | 2022-09-22 | Visibility › Windshield | 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 insufficiently bonded to the vehicle. As … |
| 22V485000 | 2022-07-08 | Power Train › Driveline › Chain/Belt | Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Outback and Legacy vehicles. A programming error in the Transmission Control Unit (TCU) may allow the clutch to engage before the drive chain is completely … |
| 22V473000 | 2022-07-01 | Engine And Engine Cooling › Engine › Engine Control Module (Ecu/Ecm) | Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2022 Outback vehicles. The engine wiring harness may have been damaged, resulting in a loose electrical connection to the engine control unit (ECU). |
| 21V955000 | 2021-12-09 | Power Train › Driveline › Chain/Belt | Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ascent, 2020 Legacy and Outback vehicles. A programming error in the Transmission Control Unit (TCU) may allow the clutch to engage before the drive chain i… |
| 21V587000 | 2021-07-29 | Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump | 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 pump inside the fuel tank may f… |
| 21V024000 | 2021-01-26 | Power Train › Shift Linkage/Cable/Rod | Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2021 Outback and Impreza vehicles. The continuously variable transmission (CVT) select lever cable nut may not have been tightened properly, allowing the nut to loose… |
| 20V766000 | 2020-12-10 | Back Over Prevention › Display Function | Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2020 Legacy and Outback vehicles equipped with "high" grade and "mid" grade multimedia navigation. The August 2020 over-the-air software update may have timed out wit… |
| 20V218000 | 2020-04-16 | Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump | Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019 Impreza, Outback, Legacy, and Ascent vehicles. The low pressure fuel pump may become inoperative. |
| 20V002000 | 2020-01-02 | Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module | Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Forester, 2003-2006 Baja, 2004-2011 Impreza, 2004-2014 WRX (including STI), 2003-2014 Legacy and Outback, and 2006 Saab 9-2X vehicles originally sold, or ev… |
| 20V003000 | 2020-01-02 | Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module | Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Forester, 2003-2006 Baja, 2004-2011 Impreza, 2004-2014 WRX (including STI), 2003-2014 Legacy and Outback, and 2005-2006 Saab 9-2X vehicles originally sold, … |
| 20V001000 | 2020-01-02 | Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module | Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Forester, 2003-2006 Baja, 2004-2011 Impreza, 2004-2014 WRX (STI included), 2003-2014 Legacy and Outback, and 2005-2006 Saab 9-2X vehicles originally sold, o… |
| 19V910000 | 2019-12-19 | Air Bags › Air Bag/Restraint Control Module | Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Outback vehicles. A replacement air bag control module may have been installed that is not compatible with the passenger air bag module, possibly affecting … |
| 19V664000 | 2019-09-18 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Pedals And Linkages | Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2020 Outback and Legacy vehicles. The brake pedal mounting bracket may have a missing or insufficiently tightened bolt. |
| 19V493000 | 2019-06-26 | Structure | 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 vehicle's body strength. |
| 19V297000 | 2019-04-11 | Electrical System › Ignition › Switch | Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Forester vehicles, 2008-2011 Impreza vehicles, 2008-2014 WRX vehicles, 2005-2014 Legacy vehicles, 2005-2014 Outback vehicles and 2006-2008 Tribeca vehicles … |
| 19V008000 | 2019-01-09 | Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module | Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2010-2014 Tribeca, WRX, Outback, and Legacy vehicles, 2010-2011 Impreza vehicles and 2010-2013 Forester vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of Arizona, A… |
| 19V007000 | 2019-01-09 | Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module | Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2010-2013 Forester, 2010-2014 Tribeca, WRX, Outback, Legacy, and 2010-2011 Impreza vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, G… |
| 19V009000 | 2019-01-09 | Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module | Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2010-2014 Tribeca, WRX, Legacy and Outback vehicles, 2010-2011 Impreza vehicles and 2010-2013 Forester vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alaska, Col… |
| 18V935000 | 2018-12-31 | Visibility › Rearview Mirrors/Devices | Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2018 Legacy, Outback, and BRZ vehicles. In the affected vehicles, a software issue may cause the audio display system to not initialize, resulting in the camera displ… |
| 18V773000 | 2018-11-01 | Electrical System › Software | Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2018 Subaru Legacy and Outback vehicles. Due to a software error, the low fuel warning light may not illuminate at the intended remaining fuel level and the miles-to-… |
| 18V626000 | 2018-09-13 | Parking Brake | Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2010-2014 Subaru Legacy and Outback vehicles equipped with a manual transmission. The electronic parking brake (EPB) may not engage as intended, allowing the vehicle … |
| 18V012000 | 2018-01-09 | Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module | Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Legacy, Forester, Tribeca, WRX and Outback vehicles, and 2009-2011 Impreza vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alabama, California, Florida,… |
| 18V014000 | 2018-01-09 | Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module | Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2009 Tribeca, Impreza, Forester, WRX, Legacy, and Outback vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massa… |
| 18V013000 | 2018-01-09 | Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module | Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2009-2010 Tribeca, Impreza, Forester, WRX, Legacy, and Outback vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, … |
| 17V026000 | 2017-01-11 | Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module | Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2005-2006 Baja, 2009 Forester, Legacy and Outback and 2006-2009 Impreza (including WRX and STI models) and Tribeca vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in th… |
| 17V014000 | 2017-01-10 | Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module | Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2005-2006 Subaru Baja, 2006-2011 Impreza (including WRX and STI models), 2006-2012 Tribeca, 2009-2012 Forester, Legacy, Outback, and 2012 WRX vehicles originally sold… |
| 16V738000 | 2016-10-13 | Electrical System | Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 model year Legacy and Outback vehicles, 2008-2014 Impreza vehicles and 2009-2013 Forester vehicles, all equipped with turbo-charged engines. The … |
| 16V716000 | 2016-10-06 | Air Bags › Knee Bolster | Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2017 Legacy and Outback vehicles manufactured September 21, 2016, to September 23, 2016. In the affected vehicles, the knee guard bracket may not be proper… |
| 16V694000 | 2016-09-27 | Visibility › Windshield Wiper/Washer › Motor | Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 Legacy vehicles manufactured November 26, 2008, to June 7, 2013, and 2010-2014 Outback vehicles manufactured January 9, 2009 to June 7, 2013. Due… |
| 16V576000 | 2016-08-03 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Disc › Caliper | Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2017 Outback vehicles manufactured June 20, 2016, to June 23, 2016. The affected vehicles may have improperly tightened attaching bolts for the front left … |
| 16V359000 | 2016-05-25 | Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module | Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2003-2004 Legacy, Outback, 2006-2008 Impreza, Tribeca, 2006 Saab 9-2x, and 2003-2006 Baja vehicles originally sold or that have ever been registered in Ari… |
| 16V361000 | 2016-05-25 | Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module | Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2003-2004 Legacy, Outback, and Baja vehicles originally sold or that have ever been registered in Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massac… |
| 16V358000 | 2016-05-25 | Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module | Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2003-2004 Legacy, Outback, 2009-2011 Legacy, Outback, Forester, 2006-2011 Impreza, Tribeca, 2003-2006 Baja, and 2006 Saab 9-2x vehicles originally sold or … |
| 16V292000 | 2016-05-11 | Steering › Column Do Not Drive | Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Legacy and Outback vehicles manufactured February 29, 2016, to May 6, 2016. The steering column on the affected vehicles may have been improperly… |
| 16V251000 | 2016-04-27 | Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2015 Legacy and Outback vehicles manufactured on July 20, 2015. The brake fluid used in these vehicles may contain excess moisture which may adversely affe… |
| 15V794000 | 2015-11-24 | Power Train › Driveline › Differential Unit | Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2016 Legacy vehicles manufactured October 24, 2015, to November 16, 2015, and Outback vehicles manufactured October 24, 2015, to November 17, 2015. Due to … |
| 15V502000 | 2015-08-10 | Power Train › Driveline › Driveshaft | Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2015 and 2016 model year Subaru Legacy 4-Door and Outback vehicles manufactured July 3, 2015, to July 27, 2015. Transmission oil may leak from a deformed seal cap on … |
| 15V366000 | 2015-06-12 | Forward Collision Avoidance › Crash Imminent Braking | Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2015 Legacy vehicles manufactured March 10, 2014, to April 16, 2015, Outback vehicles manufactured February 24, 2014, to April 16, 2015, Impreza vehicles m… |
| 15V323000 | 2015-05-28 | Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module | Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2003-2004 Subaru Baja vehicles manufactured January 22, 2003, to July 21, 2004, 2004-2005 Impreza vehicles manufactured January 28, 2003, to May 31, 2005, … |
| 14V763000 | 2014-12-01 | Air Bags | Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2003-2004 Legacy and Outback vehicles, and 2003-2005 Baja vehicles sold, or ever registered, in geographic locations associated with high absolute humidity… |
| 14V577000 | 2014-09-19 | Trailer Hitches | Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2015 Outback vehicles manufactured January 22, 2014, to August 18, 2014, and equipped with a Subaru accessory trailer hitch assembly. During installation, … |
| 14V311000 | 2014-06-10 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings | Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2005-2009 Outback and Legacy, 2008-2011 Impreza and 2008-2014 Impreza WRX/STI, and 2009-2013 Forester vehicles, currently, or formerly, registered in Conne… |
| 13V336000 | 2013-08-01 | Power Train › Automatic Transmission | Subaru of America is recalling certain model year 2014 Legacy 3.6R and Outback 3.6R and 2013 Tribeca vehicles manufactured June 12, 2013, through June 28, 2013 and equipped with 5-speed automatic transmissions. In the af… |
| 13V194000 | 2013-05-13 | Steering › Column | Subaru is recalling certain model year 2013 Outback and Legacy vehicles manufactured from February 15, 2012, through June 15, 2012. In the affected vehicles, the inner and outer shafts of the steering column assembly may… |
| 13V110000 | 2013-03-27 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings | Subaru is recalling certain model year 2005-2009 Outback and Legacy vehicles manufactured from December 2003, through April 2009 and currently, or formerly, registered in Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, M… |
| 13V078000 | 2013-03-05 | Visibility/Wiper | Subaru is recalling certain model year 2012 Outback and Legacy vehicles manufactured from April 6, 2011, through May 12, 2011. Components inside the wiper motor bottom cover may overheat. |
| 13V077000 | 2013-03-05 | Visibility › Sun/Moon Roof Assembly | Subaru is recalling certain model year 2012 Outback and Legacy vehicles manufactured from April 6, 2011, through May 12, 2011. The moonroof glass may come loose or detach. The amount and position of the adhesive between … |
| 13V061000 | 2013-02-25 | Equipment | Subaru is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 Legacy and Outback vehicles equipped with an automatic or CVT transmission and an Audiovox remote engine starter (RES) accessory, certain model year 2012-2013 Impreza vehi… |
| 12V602000 | 2012-12-26 | Exterior Lighting | Subaru is recalling certain model year 2010 and 2011 Legacy and Outback vehicles, certain model year 2006 through 2012 Tribeca vehicles sold before January 2012, and certain model year 2009 through 2012 Forester vehicles… |
| 12V047000 | 2012-02-09 | Air Bags › Side/Window | Subaru is recalling certain model year 2012 legacy and outback vehicles, manufactured from december 1, 2011, through december 23, 2011. These vehicles may be equipped with side curtain air bags that contain an incorrect … |
| 11V562000 | 2011-11-29 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Pedals And Linkages | Subaru is recalling certain model year 2012 impreza sedans and wagons (except wrx/sti models), manufactured from april 21, 2011, through november 15, 2011, and legacy and outback vehicles manufactured from october 17, 20… |
| 11V467000 | 2011-09-07 | Visibility › Sun/Moon Roof Assembly | Subaru is recalling certain model year 2011 outback and legacy vehicles manufactured from august 3, 2010, through july 1, 2011. The moonroof glass may come loose or detach. The amount and position of the adhesive between… |
| 10V326000 | 2010-07-20 | Power Train › Manual Transmission | Subaru is recalling certain model year 2010 and 2011 outback and legacy passenger vehicles manufactured from april 28 through june 23, 2010. Due to a programming error, a lubrication hole within the 6-speed manual transm… |
| 10V283000 | 2010-06-24 | Steering › Column | Subaru is recalling certain model year 2010 outback and legacy passenger vehicles manufactured from february 16, 2009 through april 12, 2010. The wiring in the steering column electrical roll connector located behind the… |
| 10V196000 | 2010-05-07 | Engine And Engine Cooling › Cooling System › Hoses/Lines/Piping/Fittings | Subaru is recalling certain model year 2010 outback and legacy passenger vehicles manufactured from july 31 through december 1, 2009. A crack or split can occur in the cvt cooler hose resulting in a fluid leak. |
A recall covers a make, model and year range; whether one specific vehicle is affected or already repaired is confirmed by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or by a dealer. Recall repairs are free. Source: NHTSA recall flat file (public domain), campaigns received since January 2010.
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