Safety recalls0
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 hNo recall campaigns found for the 2026 Subaru Outback
NHTSA's model names don't always match the VIN decode, so read this as “none found”, not “none exist”.
Owner complaints by component35
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Forward collision avoidance | 9 | 26 |
| Unknown or other | 9 | 26 |
| Electrical system | 8 | 23 |
| Vehicle speed control | 3 | 9 |
| Structure | 3 | 9 |
| Visibility/wiper | 3 | 9 |
| Tires | 2 | 6 |
| Seats | 2 | 6 |
| Steering | 1 | 3 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 3 |
| Power train | 1 | 3 |
| Seat belts | 1 | 3 |
| Fuel system | 1 | 3 |
| Gasoline | 1 | 3 |
| Engine | 1 | 3 |
3 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number, merged from NHTSA model names Outback Ice, Outback Wilderness Ice.
Latest reports
- Tires
“The read passenger tire Dunlop 255/60R18 100H exploded while driving at approx. 30miles/hour. The tire did not have any punctures and did not hit any board walk. No previous warning whatsoever.”
- Structure
“I opened the hood all the way to add washer fluid. While doing so, the hood came crashing down on my head.”
- Forward collision avoidance
“The pre-collision breaking system activated while I was driving 35mph on a straight road with no cars or obstacles present.”
Other Subaru Outback model years
- 20260 recalls18 complaints
- 20250 recalls82 complaints
- 20240 recalls104 complaints
- 20232 recalls89 complaints
- 20224 recalls465 complaints
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2026 Subaru Outback recall questions
How many recalls does the 2026 Subaru Outback have?
NHTSA has no safety recall campaigns on file for the 2026 Subaru Outback. Check a specific car by VIN anyway: a recall can be added at any time.
What is the most common complaint about the 2026 Subaru Outback?
Forward collision avoidance is the most-reported component, named in 9 complaints out of 35 filed with NHTSA (26%). Across all complaints, owners reported 1 crash and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2026 Subaru Outback?
Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Subaru recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Subaru dealer.
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