Subaru Outback Recalls by Year
NHTSA lists 89 recall campaigns for the Subaru Outback across model years 2011 to 2025. The 2012 has the most, with 16. Pick a year to see each campaign, the risk and the fix. To check one car, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Subaru Outback recalls by model year
No campaigns listed for 2025, 2024 as of our last check. That can mean the model was not sold that year, or that no recall has been filed yet.
Source: NHTSA recall data, checked November 1, 2026.Not affiliated with NHTSA or Subaru.
Subaru Outback recalls: common questions
Which Subaru Outback year has the most recalls?
Of the model years we cover (2011 to 2025), NHTSA lists the most campaigns for the 2012 Subaru Outback: 16 campaigns. A higher count does not by itself make a model year worse; some campaigns cover a small batch of cars.
How many recalls has the Subaru Outback had?
NHTSA lists 89 campaigns across model years 2011 to 2025, as of November 1, 2026. A campaign that covers several model years is counted once for each year.
How do I check my Subaru Outback for open recalls?
Enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or on the manufacturer's recall page. That shows the recalls still unrepaired on that one car. The lists here are for whole model years.
Do any Subaru Outback recalls say not to drive the car?
Yes. NHTSA flags at least one campaign with a do-not-drive or park-outside warning for these model years: 2017, 2016, 2015. Open the year to see which campaign it is, and check your VIN.