2026 Subaru Outback Recalls and Problems
NHTSA lists 0 safety recalls and 21 owner complaints for the 2026 Subaru Outback.
Most-reported area: electrical system (6 complaints, 29%).
Too new to rank against other Outback years
The 2026 Outback has not had three full years of owner complaints yet.
Years to avoid: 2020; best years: 2021 and 2023. Based on owner complaints, not adjusted for sales.
0 safety recalls for the 2026 Subaru Outback
NHTSA lists no safety recalls for the 2026 Subaru Outback in its recall file dated Nov 12, 2026. Recalls can still be issued later, so check your VIN from time to time.
NHTSA investigations
NHTSA's investigations file, dated Nov 12, 2026, lists no investigations for the 2026 Subaru Outback.
What owners report
Owners have filed 21 complaints with NHTSA about the 2026 Outback. Below, they are sorted by the problems owners describe and by the areas NHTSA files them under. NHTSA does not verify complaints.
Problems owners describe
Counted from the complaint text: a complaint counts once for each problem it describes (how we match them). Some complaints describe none of these. Compare other models in the problem owners report most for every model year.
Areas named in complaints
A complaint can name more than one area, so shares add up to more than 100%.
Subaru Outback recalls and complaints by model year
The highlighted bars are the 2026 model year. Newer model years have had less time on the road, so their counts are lower. Counting complaints filed in each model year's first three years, the 2020 Outback drew the most (720).
Owner complaints
2026: 21 complaintsTap or drag across the chart for other years.
Show as a table
| Model year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 360 |
| 2011 | 653 |
| 2012 | 295 |
| 2013 | 297 |
| 2014 | 208 |
| 2015 | 510 |
| 2016 | 644 |
| 2017 | 921 |
| 2018 | 816 |
| 2019 | 1,036 |
| 2020 | 906 |
| 2021 | 300 |
| 2022 | 467 |
| 2023 | 89 |
| 2024 | 106 |
| 2025 | 84 |
| 2026 | 21 |
Safety recalls
2026: 0 recallsTap or drag across the chart for other years.
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| Model year | Recalls |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 18 |
| 2011 | 16 |
| 2012 | 16 |
| 2013 | 12 |
| 2014 | 10 |
| 2015 | 5 |
| 2016 | 4 |
| 2017 | 4 |
| 2018 | 3 |
| 2019 | 3 |
| 2020 | 6 |
| 2021 | 4 |
| 2022 | 4 |
| 2023 | 2 |
| 2024 | 0 |
| 2025 | 0 |
| 2026 | 0 |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for each version it tested. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimate of the chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Tested version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
SUBARU OUTBACK SUV N/A AWD |
Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
SUBARU OUTBACK WILDERNESS SUV N/A AWD |
Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
2026 Outback MPG
EPA rates the 2026 Subaru Outback up to 27 mpg combined.Every version and fuel costQuestions
What are the most common 2026 Outback problems?
The areas owners name most often in NHTSA complaints: electrical system (6), forward collision avoidance (4), seats (2). NHTSA does not verify complaints, and one complaint can name several areas.
Is NHTSA investigating the 2026 Subaru Outback?
No. NHTSA's investigations file, dated Nov 12, 2026, lists no investigations for the 2026 Subaru Outback.
How do I check if my Outback has an open recall?
Enter the 17-character VIN from your dashboard, door jamb or registration at nhtsa.gov/recalls. The lookup lists unrepaired recalls for that exact vehicle. Safety recall repairs are free at Subaru dealers.
Sources and method
- NHTSA recalls file (NHTSA datasets), dated Nov 12, 2026; every campaign checked against NHTSA's recalls API.
- NHTSA owner complaints file, dated Nov 11, 2026. Counted by complaint number, so a complaint naming three components counts once in the total.
- NHTSA investigations file, dated Nov 12, 2026. Defect petitions, which ask NHTSA to open an investigation, are listed apart and only while open. Audit queries, which check whether a company met its recall and reporting duties rather than whether a vehicle has a problem, are not listed.
- NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP).
- NHTSA model names covered: OUTBACK.
Complaint counts are unverified owner reports. They rise with sales volume and time on the road, so compare model years with care. How we build these pages. Spotted an error? Tell us.