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Subaru Outback recalls by model year
NHTSA lists 107 recall campaigns across the 2010 to 2023 Outback model years in our list. Pick a year to see each campaign and the free fix.
| Model year | Campaigns | Most recent part |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 Outback recalls | 2 | Power train: park/neutral start interlock switch |
| 2022 Outback recalls | 4 | Air bags: front passenger |
| 2021 Outback recalls | 4 | Air bags: front passenger |
| 2020 Outback recalls | 6 | Air bags: front passenger |
| 2019 Outback recalls | 3 | Fuel system, gasoline: fuel pump |
| 2018 Outback recalls | 3 | Fuel system, gasoline: fuel pump |
| 2017 Outback recalls | 4 | Air bags: air bag/restraint control module |
| 2016 Outback recalls | 4 | Air bags: air bag/restraint control module |
| 2015 Outback recalls | 5 | Steering: column |
| 2014 Outback recalls | 10 | Air bags: inflator module |
| 2013 Outback recalls | 12 | Air bags: inflator module |
| 2012 Outback recalls | 16 | Air bags: inflator module |
| 2011 Outback recalls | 16 | Air bags: inflator module |
| 2010 Outback recalls | 18 | Air bags: inflator module |
Parts that come up most
Across these years, the parts named most often in Outback campaigns are:
- Air bags (46 campaigns)
- Power train (14 campaigns)
- Electrical system (10 campaigns)
- Visibility (9 campaigns)
- Steering (6 campaigns)
- Parking brake (5 campaigns)
One campaign often covers several model years, so the same recall can appear under more than one year. Your VIN tells you which ones apply to your car.
More: all Subaru recalls.
Subaru Outback recall questions
Which Subaru Outback year has the most recalls?
Of the model years we list, the 2010 Outback has the most, with 18 campaigns. Many campaigns cover several model years, so the same recall can show on more than one page.
Should I avoid a Subaru Outback with recalls?
Not by itself. Recalls are fixed free, and a car with a completed recall is no worse off. Check the VIN of the exact car before you buy.
Source: NHTSA recalls API, checked 2026-10-28. Not a repair shop, estimates only.