2025 Subaru Outback: owner complaints and recalls
Analysis of 66 owner complaints filed with NHTSA and 0 recall campaigns. Updated 2026-07-25.
66
Complaints
0
Recalls
4
Crash reports
1
Fire reports
0
Injuries
33.3
Severity index
Severity index 33.3 - Low. This weights crashes, fires, injuries and fatalities per 100 complaints; see methodology.
Among the 42 2025 vehicles we track with at least 40 complaints on file, the 2025 Subaru Outback ranks 28 of 42 by severity, where 1 is the worst. Its severity is higher than 33% of its model-year peers. See the full 2025 ranking.
What actually fails
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints citing it |
|---|---|---|
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | 17 | 25.8% |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 17 | 25.8% |
| LANE DEPARTURE | 13 | 19.7% |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 8 | 12.1% |
| STEERING | 5 | 7.6% |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 5 | 7.6% |
| AIR BAGS | 5 | 7.6% |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 5 | 7.6% |
The single most-reported system is FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE, cited in 17 of 66 complaints (25.8%). One complaint can name several systems, so these shares overlap and do not total 100%.
Complaints filed per year
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 2 |
| 2025 | 39 |
| 2026 (year to date) | 25 |
Source. US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public complaint and recall APIs (api.nhtsa.gov), retrieved 2026-07-25. Complaints are unverified consumer reports; volume is influenced by how many units were sold and how long the vehicle has been on the road. Not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer.