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2026 Subaru Outback Recalls, Complaints & Specs

No safety recalls list the 2026 Subaru Outback, and owners have filed 16 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.

0
safety recalls
16
owner complaints to NHTSA
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complaints citing a crash / fire
23–27
MPG combined (EPA)

No safety recalls on record

NHTSA's recall database lists no safety campaigns that include the 2026 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.

16 owner complaints filed with NHTSA

Owners of the 2026 Subaru Outback have filed 16 complaints with NHTSA; 1 describe a crash. Reports cite 4 injuries and 0 deaths. Complaints peaked in 2026 with 16 filed that year.

Most-reported components

What owners are reporting

“I have owned this vehicle since January 2026. It's the first vehicle I have owned with a forward collision warning system and active emergency braking. And this is the first time this "failure" has ha”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 15, 2026 · Forward collision avoidance

“New car with only 965 miles. At 580 miles the car when I started it said safety eyesight system not working. I shut off car and restarted it and system connected itself. Today I was on highway doing 6”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 9, 2026 · Electrical system

Fuel economy and specs

EPA ratings for the 2026 Subaru Outback (Outback AWD, Outback Wilderness AWD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.

Combined23–27 mpg
City / Highway21–25 / 27–31
FuelRegular
EPA classSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Engine4 cyl, 2.4/2.5 L
TransmissionAutomatic (AV-S8)

Compare Subaru Outback model years

Recall and complaint counts for every Subaru Outback model year in NHTSA's database.

Model yearRecallsComplaints
1995 Subaru Outback12
1996 Subaru Outback246
1997 Subaru Outback479
1998 Subaru Outback2127
1999 Subaru Outback1111
2000 Subaru Outback1207
2001 Subaru Outback3171
2002 Subaru Outback4143
2003 Subaru Outback1493
2004 Subaru Outback1090
2005 Subaru Outback9273
2006 Subaru Outback7277
2007 Subaru Outback8129
2008 Subaru Outback8226
2009 Subaru Outback13106
2010 Subaru Outback18360
2011 Subaru Outback16652
2012 Subaru Outback16292
2013 Subaru Outback12297
2014 Subaru Outback10208
2015 Subaru Outback5510
2016 Subaru Outback4643
2017 Subaru Outback4917
2018 Subaru Outback3813
2019 Subaru Outback31,035
2020 Subaru Outback6899
2021 Subaru Outback4296
2022 Subaru Outback4465
2023 Subaru Outback289
2024 Subaru Outback0103
2025 Subaru Outback081
2026 Subaru Outback016

Checking a specific 2026 Subaru Outback

How do I know if my 2026 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

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.