2024 Subaru Outback Recalls, Complaints & Specs
No safety recalls list the 2024 Subaru Outback, and owners have filed 103 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
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No safety recalls on record
NHTSA's recall database lists no safety campaigns that include the 2024 Subaru Outback. That is good news, with two caveats: recalls can be issued at any time (this page refreshes daily), and a recall filed under a related model name may not appear here. The VIN check above queries NHTSA directly for your exact vehicle.
103 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2024 Subaru Outback have filed 103 complaints with NHTSA; 5 describe a crash and 2 describe a fire. Reports cite 4 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 8,918 miles. Complaints peaked in 2024 with 37 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“The contact owns a 2024 Subaru Outback. The contact stated that during an alignment, it was discovered that the rear suspension geometry caused an excessive negative camber, resulting in premature inn”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, October 5, 2026 · Suspension
“My 2024 Subaru Outback rapidly deaccelerated/tried to stop in the middle of the highway twice! This is a safety issue and an accident waiting to happen. This car has been to the Subaru dealer 4 times”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 10, 2026 · Unknown or other
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2024 Subaru Outback (Outback AWD, Outback Wilderness AWD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 23–28 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 21–26 / 26–32 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| Engine | 4 cyl, 2.4/2.5 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (AV-S8) |
Compare Subaru Outback model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Subaru Outback model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 Subaru Outback | 1 | 2 |
| 1996 Subaru Outback | 2 | 46 |
| 1997 Subaru Outback | 4 | 79 |
| 1998 Subaru Outback | 2 | 127 |
| 1999 Subaru Outback | 1 | 111 |
| 2000 Subaru Outback | 1 | 207 |
| 2001 Subaru Outback | 3 | 171 |
| 2002 Subaru Outback | 4 | 143 |
| 2003 Subaru Outback | 14 | 93 |
| 2004 Subaru Outback | 10 | 90 |
| 2005 Subaru Outback | 9 | 273 |
| 2006 Subaru Outback | 7 | 277 |
| 2007 Subaru Outback | 8 | 129 |
| 2008 Subaru Outback | 8 | 226 |
| 2009 Subaru Outback | 13 | 106 |
| 2010 Subaru Outback | 18 | 360 |
| 2011 Subaru Outback | 16 | 652 |
| 2012 Subaru Outback | 16 | 292 |
| 2013 Subaru Outback | 12 | 297 |
| 2014 Subaru Outback | 10 | 208 |
| 2015 Subaru Outback | 5 | 510 |
| 2016 Subaru Outback | 4 | 643 |
| 2017 Subaru Outback | 4 | 917 |
| 2018 Subaru Outback | 3 | 813 |
| 2019 Subaru Outback | 3 | 1,035 |
| 2020 Subaru Outback | 6 | 899 |
| 2021 Subaru Outback | 4 | 296 |
| 2022 Subaru Outback | 4 | 465 |
| 2023 Subaru Outback | 2 | 89 |
| 2024 Subaru Outback | 0 | 103 |
| 2025 Subaru Outback | 0 | 81 |
| 2026 Subaru Outback | 0 | 16 |
Checking a specific 2024 Subaru Outback
How do I know if my 2024 Subaru Outback has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Subaru dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number.
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Subaru models
- Forester6,498 complaints
- Legacy3,185 complaints
- Impreza2,651 complaints
- Crosstrek1,186 complaints
- Ascent1,033 complaints
- WRX975 complaints
- Svx291 complaints
- Xv Crosstrek264 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.