Complaints by model year
Federal complaints filed against each model year of the Subaru Outback. Hover a bar for the count.
1995
2000
2005
2010
2015
2020
2025
Three most-complained-about yearsAll other years
Which years to avoid
Ranked from the same federal record. Click any year for its full file.
Years to look at twice
- 2019 Subaru Outback - 1,288 complaints
- 2020 Subaru Outback - 1,135 complaints
- 2017 Subaru Outback - 1,106 complaints
Highest raw complaint counts. Counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
Quieter years
- 1996 Subaru Outback - 57 complaints
- 1997 Subaru Outback - 94 complaints
- 2004 Subaru Outback - 108 complaints
Fewest complaints among years with a meaningful record; the two newest model years are excluded because they have had little time to accumulate filings.
What fails, all years combined
Every model year
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Subaru Outback | 19 | 0 |
| 2025 Subaru Outback | 120 | 0 |
| 2024 Subaru Outback | 138 | 0 |
| 2023 Subaru Outback | 126 | 2 |
| 2022 Subaru Outback | 556 | 4 |
| 2021 Subaru Outback | 416 | 4 |
| 2020 Subaru Outback | 1,135 | 6 |
| 2019 Subaru Outback | 1,288 | 3 |
| 2018 Subaru Outback | 991 | 3 |
| 2017 Subaru Outback | 1,106 | 4 |
| 2016 Subaru Outback | 775 | 4 |
| 2015 Subaru Outback | 650 | 5 |
| 2014 Subaru Outback | 276 | 10 |
| 2013 Subaru Outback | 408 | 12 |
| 2012 Subaru Outback | 369 | 16 |
| 2011 Subaru Outback | 857 | 16 |
| 2010 Subaru Outback | 469 | 18 |
| 2009 Subaru Outback | 143 | 13 |
| 2008 Subaru Outback | 281 | 8 |
| 2007 Subaru Outback | 182 | 8 |
| 2006 Subaru Outback | 404 | 7 |
| 2005 Subaru Outback | 354 | 9 |
| 2004 Subaru Outback | 108 | 10 |
| 2003 Subaru Outback | 116 | 14 |
| 2002 Subaru Outback | 172 | 4 |
| 2001 Subaru Outback | 207 | 3 |
| 2000 Subaru Outback | 247 | 1 |
| 1999 Subaru Outback | 150 | 1 |
| 1998 Subaru Outback | 165 | 2 |
| 1997 Subaru Outback | 94 | 4 |
| 1996 Subaru Outback | 57 | 2 |
| 1995 Subaru Outback | 3 | 1 |
Recall campaigns, all years
Every campaign filed against this model, with the model years it covers. Recall repairs are free at the dealer.
| Campaign | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24V227000 | 2020-2022 | Air Bags | 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 |
| 23V755000 | 2021-2023 | Power Train | 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 inh |
| 23V647000 | 2023 | Power Train | 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 d |
| 22V712000 | 2022 | Visibility | 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 i |
| 22V485000 | 2020-2021 | Power Train | 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 enga |
| 22V473000 | 2022 | Engine And Engine Cooling | 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 engi |
| 21V955000 | 2020 | Power Train | 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 c |
| 21V587000 | 2018-2020 | Fuel System, Gasoline | 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-press |
| 21V024000 | 2021 | Power Train | 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 tight |
| 20V766000 | 2020 | Back Over Prevention | 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-ai |
| 20V218000 | 2019 | Fuel System, Gasoline | Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019 Impreza, Outback, Legacy, and Ascent vehicles. The low pressure fuel pump may become inoperative. |
| 20V003000 | 2003-2014 | Air Bags | 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 2005-2 |
| 20V002000 | 2003-2014 | Air Bags | 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 S |
| 20V001000 | 2003-2014 | Air Bags | 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 2005-20 |
| 19V910000 | 2016-2017 | Air Bags | 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 passe |
| 19V664000 | 2020 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 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 | 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, impact |
| 19V297000 | 2005-2014 | Electrical System | 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 |
| 19V009000 | 2010-2014 | Air Bags | 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 |
| 19V008000 | 2010-2014 | Air Bags | 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 |
| 19V007000 | 2010-2014 | Air Bags | 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 s |
| 18V935000 | 2018 | Visibility | 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 i |
| 18V773000 | 2018 | Fuel System, Gasoline | 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 intende |
| 18V626000 | 2010-2014 | 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 e |
| 18V014000 | 2009 | Air Bags | 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 |
| 18V013000 | 2009-2010 | Air Bags | 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, Ar |
| 18V012000 | 2009-2013 | Air Bags | 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 |
| 17V026000 | 2009 | Air Bags | 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 or |
| 17V014000 | 2009-2012 | Air Bags | 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, Outbac |
| 16V738000 | 2007-2009 | 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 e |