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Subaru recalls, problems and MPG by model

NHTSA recalls, owner complaints and EPA fuel economy for every Subaru model year covered on this site, with the newest recalls first.

This site covers four Subaru models from the 2010 to 2026 model years: the Ascent, Crosstrek, Forester, and Outback. For these models, NHTSA's files list 87 safety recalls (a recall that covers several models or model years counts once) and 15,365 owner complaints. Four of the recalls are do-not-drive or park-outside recalls: owners are told not to drive the vehicle, or to park it outside, until it is repaired.

Latest recalls: Subaru Ascent, Crosstrek, Forester, and Outback

Newest NHTSA recall filings for the Subaru models on this site, newest first. Subaru has filed 4 recalls so far in 2026, against 2 by this date in 2025. See every automaker. This year's 5 Subaru vehicle recalls are listed below the models.

Models

Listed by name. Complaint counts rise with sales and with time on the road, so compare a model's years with each other, not one model with another. Last column: the model year with the most owner complaints in its first three years; a dash means the model has too few comparable years or complaints to pick one.

ModelBest combinedRecallsComplaintsMost complaints (first 3 years)
Subaru Ascent
2019 to 2026 models
 23 mpg
Gas
 131,048 2019 Ascent
281 complaints · most described: a dead battery
Subaru Crosstrek
2013 to 2026 models
 36 mpg
Hybrid
 201,484 2019 Crosstrek
200 complaints · most described: a cracked windshield
Subaru Forester
2010 to 2026 models
 35 mpg
Hybrid
 365,120 2019 Forester
525 complaints · most described: a cracked windshield
Subaru Outback
2010 to 2026 models
 29 mpg
Gas
 497,713 2020 Outback
720 complaints · most described: a cracked windshield

Subaru recalls in 2026 so far

This list has the 5 vehicle recalls NHTSA has received so far in 2026 that cover Subaru vehicles, newest first (NHTSA's recall file of Nov 12, 2026). Each is listed once, however many models it covers; its model years are shown when it covers Subaru vehicles alone, and a recall of a model on this site links to that model's page. 'Vehicles in the recall' is NHTSA's estimate for the whole recall, which can include other brands. Recalls filed by upfitters, conversion builders and distributors are not included. The count above, 4, is every recall Subaru filed this year, including any equipment recalls; this list has the vehicle recalls of Subaru vehicles filed by any automaker on the recalls-by-automaker list.

RecallVehicles in the recallReceived
2026 Subaru Crosstrek, Forester
NHTSA 26V-685 · Suspension · Do not drive
8Oct 19
2019 to 2026 Subaru Ascent, Crosstrek Hybrid and 2 more
NHTSA 26V-436 · Equipment
541,237Jul 7
Subaru Solterra
NHTSA 26V-393 · Electrical system · Also covers Lexus and Toyota
20,991Jun 18
2026 Subaru Forester, Forester Hybrid
NHTSA 26V-346 · Visibility
69,663May 28
2025 to 2026 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid, Forester Hybrid
NHTSA 26V-106 · Fuel system · Park outside
69,870Feb 23

Most searched model years

These are among the Subaru model years people in the US search Google for most, counting searches for their recalls and problems or their MPG (Google Keyword Planner, September 2025 to August 2026). At most three years of one model are listed.