2017 Subaru Outback: Recalls, Complaints and Vehicle Data
Records last imported Oct 31, 2026 · Published · By CarTold Editorial Team
Before you buy a 2017 Outback
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Open investigation
NHTSA has one open investigation covering this year: EA21002 (engineering analysis into the air bags since Sep 2021). An open investigation is a question NHTSA is asking, not a finding of a defect.
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Where complaints cluster
Complaints concentrate on the electrical system: 41% of the 921 on file. The top components are electrical system (381, of which 5 mention a crash, 1 a fire and 3 an injury), visibility/wiper (187, of which 1 mentions a crash and 1 an injury) and power train (42, of which 1 mentions a crash). Across all 921 reports, 33 describe a crash, 3 a fire and 18 at least one injury.
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Recent reports
22 complaints (2% of the total) were filed in the last 12 months, a slow but steady flow of new reports, most often about the steering (3).
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Fuel economy and running cost
Its most efficient version (2.5-litre 4-cylinder) is rated 28 mpg combined, better than most for the 2017 SUVs we cover (median 25 mpg across 50 other EPA listings); the thirstiest version is rated 22 mpg. At 15,000 miles a year and the national average regular gasoline price of $4.28 (EIA, week of Oct 19, 2026), fuel would cost about $2,290 a year in the most efficient version and about $2,920 in the thirstiest.
Complaint trends
921 complaints on file with NHTSA, by category.
Top components as NHTSA logged them:
- Electrical system — 327 complaints (36%)
- Visibility/wiper — 180 complaints (20%)
- Unknown or other — 124 complaints (13%)
- Power train — 26 complaints (3%)
- Visibility — 25 complaints (3%)
- Electrical system,unknown or other — 23 complaints (2%)
What owners told NHTSA
Short excerpts from owner reports submitted to NHTSA. They are unverified and describe one vehicle each.
“I think recall work was not done, but says it was done (or is not open). Does it say when and where recall work was done? This car has a parasitic battery drain, 3 batteries in 3 years, required 2 jump starts, 1 call to AAA.”
“My Outback has been through 5 genuine Subaru windshields this year, and 7 since 2019. Only one was impact damage, the rest developed cracks after installation. One only lasted 3 days after being replaced. Others have lasted 3 months.”
“The contact owns a 2017 Subaru Outback. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked and unoccupied in the garage, the contact’s son opened the garage door and became aware of a crack on the front passenger’s side windshield.”
Recalls
4 campaigns on file. Check a specific car with our VIN recall check.
Air bags: air bag/restraint control module
· 19V910000 · 2019-12-19
In the event of a crash necessitating passenger frontal air bag deployment, the air bag may not deploy properly, increasing the risk of injury.
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Outback vehicles. A replacement air bag control module may have been installed that is not compatible with the passenger air bag module, possibly affecting air bag deployment.
Consequence: In the event of a crash necessitating passenger frontal air bag deployment, the air bag may not deploy properly, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger air bag module, free of charge. The recall began February 3, 2020.
Steering:column
· 16V716000 · 2016-10-06
If the knee guard is not properly attached and the driver is not wearing a seatbelt, the knee guard may not be able to properly restrain the driver's lower bod…
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2017 Legacy and Outback vehicles manufactured September 21, 2016, to September 23, 2016. In the affected vehicles, the knee guard bracket may not be properly attached to the steering beam assembly.
Consequence: If the knee guard is not properly attached and the driver is not wearing a seatbelt, the knee guard may not be able to properly restrain the driver's lower body in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the knee guard welding on each vehicle's steering beam, replacing the beam as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 14, 2016.
Suspension
· 16V576000 · 2016-08-03
If any of the front brake caliper, wheel hub or stabilizer clamp attaching bolts loosen or detach, the related components would also become loose and may detac…
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2017 Outback vehicles manufactured June 20, 2016, to June 23, 2016. The affected vehicles may have improperly tightened attaching bolts for the front left and right brake calipers, wheel hubs, and the right stabilizer clamp.
Consequence: If any of the front brake caliper, wheel hub or stabilizer clamp attaching bolts loosen or detach, the related components would also become loose and may detach possibly making the vehicle unstable and reducing the braking capability. These conditions would increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Subaru has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the bolts for proper torque, and replace any loose bolts, free of charge. The recall began on August 8, 2016.
Steering:column
· 16V292000 · 2016-05-11
The loss of steering ability would increase the risk of a crash.
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Legacy and Outback vehicles manufactured February 29, 2016, to May 6, 2016. The steering column on the affected vehicles may have been improperly machined, and as a result, turning the steering wheel may have no effect on the direction of the wheels.
Consequence: The loss of steering ability would increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the lot number on the steering column, replacing the steering column, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began May 13, 2016. Note: Until the vehicles have been inspected, owners are advised not to drive their vehicles.
Investigations
Air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module, air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module
Opened 2021-09-17
NHTSA summary
From 2000 through 2017, Takata produced millions of air bag inflators using two types of phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate ("PSAN") propellant -- propellant 2004 and propellant 2004L. After prolonged exposure to high temperature cycles and humidity, inflators using propellant 2004 can degrade, causing the propellant to burn too quickly when ignited. The rapid burning can cause the inflator to rupture during deployment, potentially causing serious or even fatal injury to vehicle occupants. See 2016 Blomquist Report at www.nhtsa.gov/sites/nhtsa.gov/files/documents/expert_report-hrblomquist.pdf.…
Manufacturer communications
Service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. They are not recalls.
Electrical system 76 documents (2016-11-08 – 2024-11-14)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-11-14 | other | Electrical system |
| 2024-11-12 | service bulletin | Electrical system |
| 2024-09-27 | service bulletin | Electrical system, engine |
| 2024-09-27 | service bulletin | Electrical system |
| 2024-09-26 | other | Electrical system |
| 2024-09-26 | service bulletin | Electrical system |
| 2024-09-26 | service bulletin | Electrical system |
| 2024-09-23 | other | Electrical system, fuel/propulsion system |
| 2024-09-10 | service bulletin | Electrical system |
| 2024-08-15 | service bulletin | Electrical system |
| 2024-08-05 | service bulletin | Electrical system |
| 2024-08-05 | service bulletin | Electrical system |
| 2024-07-18 | other | Electrical system |
| 2024-07-17 | service bulletin | Electrical system |
| 2024-07-15 | other | Electrical system, air bags |
| 2024-06-28 | other | Electrical system |
| 2024-04-12 | service bulletin | Electrical system, equipment |
| 2024-02-27 | service bulletin | Electrical system, equipment |
| 2024-02-27 | service bulletin | Electrical system, equipment |
| 2023-11-27 | service bulletin | Electrical system, equipment |
| 2023-08-01 | service bulletin | Electrical system, equipment, latches/locks/linkages |
| 2023-07-31 | service bulletin | Electrical system, electrical system:12V/24V/48V battery |
| 2023-07-13 | service bulletin | Electrical system, electrical system:12V/24V/48V battery, equipment |
| 2023-07-13 | service bulletin | Electrical system, equipment:electrical:infotainment:software, equipment, equip… |
| 2023-06-28 | service bulletin | Electrical system |
| 2023-01-05 | service bulletin | Electrical system |
| 2022-11-04 | service bulletin | Electrical system, parking brake |
| 2022-10-31 | service bulletin | Electrical system |
| 2022-09-06 | service bulletin | Electrical system, equipment |
| 2022-09-01 | service bulletin | Electrical system, equipment |
| 2022-08-30 | service bulletin | Electrical system |
| 2022-08-26 | service bulletin | Electrical system |
| 2022-03-18 | service bulletin | Electrical system |
| 2022-03-04 | service bulletin | Electrical system, equipment |
| 2021-07-30 | service bulletin | Electrical system, equipment |
| 2021-06-25 | service bulletin | Electrical system |
| 2021-06-17 | service bulletin | Electrical system, equipment |
| 2021-06-17 | service bulletin | Electrical system |
| 2021-06-02 | service bulletin | Electrical system |
| 2021-04-13 | service bulletin | Electrical system, power train |
| 2021-03-25 | service bulletin | Electrical system |
| 2021-02-03 | service bulletin | Electrical system, engine and engine cooling |
| 2020-12-09 | service bulletin | Electrical system, equipment:appliance:air conditioner |
| 2020-11-09 | service bulletin | Electrical system |
| 2020-10-16 | service bulletin | Electrical system, engine, equipment |
| 2020-10-15 | service bulletin | Electrical system, equipment |
| 2020-10-05 | service bulletin | Electrical system, structure:body:tailgate, equipment |
| 2020-08-31 | service bulletin | Electrical system |
| 2020-08-12 | service bulletin | Electrical system, electronic stability control:automatic (asc), service brakes… |
| 2020-07-17 | service bulletin | Electrical system |
| 2020-07-16 | service bulletin | Electrical system, forward collision avoidance |
| 2020-07-14 | service bulletin | Electrical system |
| 2020-05-04 | service bulletin | Electrical system, equipment adaptive/mobility |
| 2020-03-06 | service bulletin | Electrical system |
| 2020-03-03 | service bulletin | Electrical system, engine and engine cooling, equipment |
| 2020-02-27 | service bulletin | Electrical system, engine and engine cooling |
| 2020-02-27 | service bulletin | Electrical system, equipment |
| 2020-02-19 | service bulletin | Electrical system |
| 2020-01-17 | service bulletin | Electrical system, air bags, equipment, equipment adaptive/mobility |
| 2019-10-18 | service bulletin | Electrical system |
| 2019-08-23 | service bulletin | Electrical system, equipment |
| 2019-08-08 | service bulletin | Electrical system, equipment:electrical |
| 2019-07-23 | service bulletin | Electrical system, visibility:sun/moon roof assembly, structure |
| 2019-07-12 | service bulletin | Electrical system, visibility, visibility:power window devices and controls |
| 2019-07-10 | service bulletin | Electrical system, equipment:appliance:air conditioner |
| 2019-05-07 | service bulletin | Electrical system |
| 2019-05-02 | service bulletin | Electrical system, visibility |
| 2018-11-06 | service bulletin | Electrical system, power train, electrical system:ignition |
| 2018-07-23 | service bulletin | Electrical system |
| 2018-06-21 | service bulletin | Electrical system |
| 2018-06-11 | service bulletin | Electrical system |
| 2018-03-23 | service bulletin | Electrical system |
| 2018-01-26 | service bulletin | Electrical system, exterior lighting:brake lights |
| 2017-12-19 | service bulletin | Electrical system, exterior lighting:headlights |
| 2017-04-25 | service bulletin | Electrical system |
| 2016-11-08 | service bulletin | Electrical system |
Equipment 54 documents (2016-04-20 – 2024-04-22)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-04-22 | service bulletin | Equipment, electrical system |
| 2024-03-29 | service bulletin | Equipment, electrical system |
| 2024-03-29 | service bulletin | Equipment, electrical system |
| 2024-03-12 | service bulletin | Equipment, electrical system |
| 2024-02-28 | service bulletin | Equipment, electrical system |
| 2024-02-28 | service bulletin | Equipment, electrical system |
| 2023-10-09 | service bulletin | Equipment, engine and engine cooling, engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:… |
| 2023-07-25 | service bulletin | Equipment, engine and engine cooling:engine:engine control module (ecu/ecm):sof… |
| 2023-07-11 | service bulletin | Equipment |
| 2023-02-03 | service bulletin | Equipment, electrical system |
| 2022-11-18 | service bulletin | Equipment, electrical system |
| 2022-09-30 | service bulletin | Equipment, electrical system, electrical system:12V/24V/48V battery |
| 2022-08-23 | service bulletin | Equipment, electrical system |
| 2022-08-23 | service bulletin | Equipment |
| 2022-08-12 | service bulletin | Equipment |
| 2022-07-11 | service bulletin | Equipment, electrical system, equipment adaptive/mobility, communication:manufa… |
| 2022-04-06 | service bulletin | Equipment |
| 2021-10-15 | service bulletin | Equipment, engine and engine cooling |
| 2021-09-22 | service bulletin | Equipment, electrical system |
| 2021-08-09 | service bulletin | Equipment |
| 2021-05-21 | service bulletin | Equipment, electrical system |
| 2021-05-03 | service bulletin | Equipment |
| 2021-02-26 | service bulletin | Equipment |
| 2021-02-01 | service bulletin | Equipment |
| 2021-01-26 | service bulletin | Equipment, seats |
| 2021-01-14 | service bulletin | Equipment, electrical system |
| 2021-01-04 | service bulletin | Equipment, electrical system |
| 2020-12-15 | service bulletin | Equipment, equipment adaptive/mobility, seat belts |
| 2020-11-20 | service bulletin | Equipment |
| 2020-10-13 | service bulletin | Equipment, electrical system |
| 2020-08-04 | service bulletin | Equipment |
| 2020-07-16 | service bulletin | Equipment, electrical system |
| 2020-04-30 | service bulletin | Equipment, electrical system |
| 2020-04-30 | service bulletin | Equipment |
| 2020-03-26 | service bulletin | Equipment, equipment:other:owners/service/other manual, electrical system |
| 2019-12-20 | service bulletin | Equipment |
| 2019-12-09 | service bulletin | Equipment, electrical system |
| 2019-05-28 | service bulletin | Equipment |
| 2019-05-21 | service bulletin | Equipment |
| 2019-05-06 | service bulletin | Equipment |
| 2019-02-22 | service bulletin | Equipment |
| 2018-10-02 | service bulletin | Equipment, equipment adaptive/mobility, electrical system:software |
| 2018-08-21 | service bulletin | Equipment |
| 2018-07-30 | service bulletin | Equipment |
| 2018-06-26 | service bulletin | Equipment |
| 2018-06-11 | service bulletin | Equipment |
| 2017-08-16 | service bulletin | Equipment |
| 2016-11-16 | service bulletin | Equipment |
| 2016-08-26 | service bulletin | Equipment, equipment adaptive/mobility |
| 2016-08-12 | service bulletin | Equipment, engine, equipment adaptive/mobility |
| 2016-05-31 | service bulletin | Equipment, equipment adaptive/mobility, steering |
| 2016-05-27 | service bulletin | Equipment, steering |
| 2016-05-11 | service bulletin | Equipment, steering |
| 2016-04-20 | service bulletin | Equipment |
Steering 32 documents (2016-05-09 – 2019-05-02)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2019-05-02 | service bulletin | Steering |
| 2017-10-05 | service bulletin | Steering |
| 2017-09-22 | service bulletin | Steering |
| 2017-09-13 | service bulletin | Steering |
| 2017-05-31 | service bulletin | Steering |
| 2017-05-25 | service bulletin | Steering |
| 2016-06-08 | service bulletin | Steering |
| 2016-06-08 | service bulletin | Steering |
| 2016-05-30 | service bulletin | Steering, equipment |
| 2016-05-26 | service bulletin | Steering, equipment |
| 2016-05-25 | service bulletin | Steering, equipment |
| 2016-05-24 | service bulletin | Steering, equipment, equipment adaptive/mobility |
| 2016-05-23 | service bulletin | Steering |
| 2016-05-18 | service bulletin | Steering |
| 2016-05-18 | service bulletin | Steering |
| 2016-05-18 | service bulletin | Steering |
| 2016-05-17 | service bulletin | Steering |
| 2016-05-17 | service bulletin | Steering |
| 2016-05-16 | service bulletin | Steering |
| 2016-05-16 | service bulletin | Steering |
| 2016-05-13 | service bulletin | Steering |
| 2016-05-13 | service bulletin | Steering |
| 2016-05-13 | service bulletin | Steering |
| 2016-05-12 | service bulletin | Steering |
| 2016-05-12 | service bulletin | Steering |
| 2016-05-11 | service bulletin | Steering |
| 2016-05-11 | service bulletin | Steering |
| 2016-05-10 | service bulletin | Steering |
| 2016-05-10 | service bulletin | Steering |
| 2016-05-10 | service bulletin | Steering |
| 2016-05-10 | service bulletin | Steering, equipment:other:owners/service/other manual |
| 2016-05-09 | service bulletin | Steering |
Power train 21 documents (2016-05-12 – 2024-07-24)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-07-24 | other | Power train |
| 2024-05-13 | service bulletin | Power train, electrical system |
| 2023-08-14 | service bulletin | Power train, electrical system |
| 2023-02-28 | service bulletin | Power train, electrical system |
| 2022-05-19 | service bulletin | Power train, electrical system |
| 2021-11-15 | service bulletin | Power train |
| 2021-10-27 | service bulletin | Power train, electrical system |
| 2021-10-19 | service bulletin | Power train, parking brake |
| 2021-10-14 | service bulletin | Power train, equipment, parking brake |
| 2021-10-14 | service bulletin | Power train, equipment, parking brake |
| 2021-06-23 | service bulletin | Power train |
| 2020-12-01 | service bulletin | Power train |
| 2020-11-16 | service bulletin | Power train, equipment adaptive/mobility, equipment |
| 2020-11-09 | service bulletin | Power train |
| 2019-09-26 | service bulletin | Power train |
| 2019-08-29 | service bulletin | Power train |
| 2019-08-26 | service bulletin | Power train |
| 2018-09-06 | service bulletin | Power train |
| 2017-03-30 | service bulletin | Power train, power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm/pcm/tecm) |
| 2017-02-23 | service bulletin | Power train |
| 2016-05-12 | service bulletin | Power train |
Equipment:other:owners/service/other manual 18 documents (2016-05-11 – 2020-02-12)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2020-02-12 | service bulletin | Equipment:other:owners/service/other manual, electrical system |
| 2019-03-08 | service bulletin | Equipment:other:owners/service/other manual, engine and engine cooling |
| 2018-08-21 | service bulletin | Equipment:other:owners/service/other manual, equipment |
| 2017-12-20 | service bulletin | Equipment:other:owners/service/other manual, electrical system:software |
| 2017-12-15 | service bulletin | Equipment:other:owners/service/other manual, air bags, electrical system |
| 2016-10-27 | service bulletin | Equipment:other:owners/service/other manual, equipment |
| 2016-09-30 | service bulletin | Equipment:other:owners/service/other manual |
| 2016-08-24 | service bulletin | Equipment:other:owners/service/other manual |
| 2016-05-23 | service bulletin | Equipment:other:owners/service/other manual, steering |
| 2016-05-20 | service bulletin | Equipment:other:owners/service/other manual |
| 2016-05-20 | service bulletin | Equipment:other:owners/service/other manual |
| 2016-05-19 | service bulletin | Equipment:other:owners/service/other manual |
| 2016-05-18 | service bulletin | Equipment:other:owners/service/other manual, steering |
| 2016-05-13 | service bulletin | Equipment:other:owners/service/other manual |
| 2016-05-13 | service bulletin | Equipment:other:owners/service/other manual |
| 2016-05-12 | service bulletin | Equipment:other:owners/service/other manual |
| 2016-05-12 | service bulletin | Equipment:other:owners/service/other manual |
| 2016-05-11 | service bulletin | Equipment:other:owners/service/other manual |
Engine and engine cooling 10 documents (2013-04-25 – 2023-11-07)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-11-07 | service bulletin | Engine and engine cooling, equipment |
| 2022-04-26 | service bulletin | Engine and engine cooling, electrical system |
| 2022-03-07 | service bulletin | Engine and engine cooling |
| 2021-12-02 | service bulletin | Engine and engine cooling |
| 2021-06-07 | service bulletin | Engine and engine cooling, equipment |
| 2021-06-01 | service bulletin | Engine and engine cooling |
| 2021-02-04 | service bulletin | Engine and engine cooling, electrical system |
| 2020-04-24 | service bulletin | Engine and engine cooling, electrical system |
| 2017-09-11 | service bulletin | Engine and engine cooling |
| 2013-04-25 | service bulletin | Engine and engine cooling |
Engine 8 documents (2018-11-14 – 2024-09-26)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-09-26 | service bulletin | Engine |
| 2024-09-17 | service bulletin | Engine |
| 2024-08-05 | service bulletin | Engine, electrical system |
| 2024-07-11 | other | Engine |
| 2019-06-27 | service bulletin | Engine |
| 2019-05-28 | service bulletin | Engine |
| 2019-04-23 | service bulletin | Engine, electrical system:starter assembly:solenoid |
| 2018-11-14 | service bulletin | Engine |
Electrical system:software 8 documents (2017-10-31 – 2022-02-18)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2022-02-18 | service bulletin | Electrical system:software |
| 2020-05-06 | service bulletin | Electrical system:software, engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission c… |
| 2019-03-06 | service bulletin | Electrical system:software |
| 2018-10-12 | service bulletin | Electrical system:software |
| 2018-10-12 | service bulletin | Electrical system:software, equipment adaptive/mobility |
| 2018-06-11 | service bulletin | Electrical system:software |
| 2018-01-03 | service bulletin | Electrical system:software, equipment:electrical:navigational system(global pos… |
| 2017-10-31 | service bulletin | Electrical system:software |
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Seats 8 documents (2014-02-24 – 2021-10-27)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2021-10-27 | service bulletin | Seats |
| 2021-08-04 | service bulletin | Seats, seat belts |
| 2021-07-16 | service bulletin | Seats |
| 2021-01-12 | service bulletin | Seats, seat belts |
| 2018-11-13 | service bulletin | Seats |
| 2016-10-13 | service bulletin | Seats, electrical system |
| 2016-07-28 | service bulletin | Seats |
| 2014-02-24 | service bulletin | Seats |
Air bags 6 documents (2019-01-10 – 2023-05-08)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-05-08 | service bulletin | Air bags, equipment |
| 2020-03-19 | service bulletin | Air bags, electrical system, equipment |
| 2020-01-31 | service bulletin | Air bags, electrical system, equipment |
| 2019-12-05 | service bulletin | Air bags |
| 2019-12-05 | service bulletin | Air bags |
| 2019-01-10 | service bulletin | Air bags, equipment:other:owners/service/other manual |
Equipment:electrical:navigational system(global positioning system) 6 documents (2016-05-18 – 2020-12-21)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2020-12-21 | service bulletin | Equipment:electrical:navigational system(global positioning system), electrical… |
| 2019-04-25 | service bulletin | Equipment:electrical:navigational system(global positioning system), equipment:… |
| 2018-01-15 | service bulletin | Equipment:electrical:navigational system(global positioning system) |
| 2018-01-05 | service bulletin | Equipment:electrical:navigational system(global positioning system) |
| 2017-12-22 | service bulletin | Equipment:electrical:navigational system(global positioning system) |
| 2016-05-18 | service bulletin | Equipment:electrical:navigational system(global positioning system), equipment:… |
Power train:automatic transmission 6 documents (2012-12-11 – 2019-01-08)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2019-01-08 | service bulletin | Power train:automatic transmission |
| 2017-05-30 | service bulletin | Power train:automatic transmission |
| 2017-04-20 | service bulletin | Power train:automatic transmission, power train |
| 2016-12-14 | service bulletin | Power train:automatic transmission, power train |
| 2016-07-11 | service bulletin | Power train:automatic transmission |
| 2012-12-11 | service bulletin | Power train:automatic transmission |
Suspension 5 documents (2020-10-22 – 2024-09-04)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-09-04 | service bulletin | Suspension |
| 2024-07-08 | service bulletin | Suspension |
| 2022-10-03 | service bulletin | Suspension |
| 2022-07-05 | service bulletin | Suspension, equipment adaptive/mobility |
| 2020-10-22 | service bulletin | Suspension, equipment, steering |
Unknown or other 4 documents (2024-07-08 – 2024-10-31)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-10-31 | service bulletin | Unknown or other |
| 2024-10-01 | service bulletin | Unknown or other |
| 2024-07-09 | service bulletin | Unknown or other |
| 2024-07-08 | service bulletin | Unknown or other |
Service brakes 4 documents (2016-07-28 – 2024-06-25)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-06-25 | service bulletin | Service brakes |
| 2019-07-11 | service bulletin | Service brakes, hydraulic |
| 2019-02-07 | service bulletin | Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip:whe… |
| 2016-07-28 | service bulletin | Service brakes, air:disc:caliper, service brakes, hydraulic:foundation componen… |
Electrical system:12V/24V/48V battery 4 documents (2017-06-23 – 2023-07-11)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-07-11 | service bulletin | Electrical system:12V/24V/48V battery, equipment:electrical, electrical system,… |
| 2022-09-26 | service bulletin | Electrical system:12V/24V/48V battery, electrical system |
| 2017-08-08 | service bulletin | Electrical system:12V/24V/48V battery, electrical system |
| 2017-06-23 | service bulletin | Electrical system:12V/24V/48V battery, electrical system |
Equipment:electrical 4 documents (2016-07-21 – 2019-07-26)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2019-07-26 | service bulletin | Equipment:electrical, electrical system |
| 2019-06-03 | service bulletin | Equipment:electrical, equipment |
| 2018-08-15 | service bulletin | Equipment:electrical, equipment:electrical:navigational system(global positioni… |
| 2016-07-21 | service bulletin | Equipment:electrical, visibility:windshield |
Equipment adaptive/mobility 3 documents (2017-03-02 – 2019-03-27)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2019-03-27 | service bulletin | Equipment adaptive/mobility, seats, equipment |
| 2019-03-13 | service bulletin | Equipment adaptive/mobility, equipment |
| 2017-03-02 | service bulletin | Equipment adaptive/mobility, equipment:electrical |
Equipment:electrical:radio/tape deck/CD etc. 3 documents (2018-01-03 – 2019-01-30)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2019-01-30 | service bulletin | Equipment:electrical:radio/tape deck/CD etc., electrical system:software, equip… |
| 2018-10-02 | service bulletin | Equipment:electrical:radio/tape deck/CD etc., equipment:electrical:navigational… |
| 2018-01-03 | service bulletin | Equipment:electrical:radio/tape deck/CD etc., equipment:electrical:navigational… |
Structure 3 documents (2017-03-30 – 2018-07-23)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-07-23 | service bulletin | Structure |
| 2017-10-30 | service bulletin | Structure |
| 2017-03-30 | service bulletin | Structure, structure:body:door |
Parking brake 2 documents (2022-11-04 – 2023-06-29)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-06-29 | service bulletin | Parking brake, electrical system |
| 2022-11-04 | service bulletin | Parking brake, electrical system |
Seat belts 2 documents (2020-12-15 – 2022-05-18)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2022-05-18 | service bulletin | Seat belts |
| 2020-12-15 | service bulletin | Seat belts, seats, equipment, equipment adaptive/mobility |
Forward collision avoidance 1 document (2023-09-11)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-09-11 | service bulletin | Forward collision avoidance, equipment, electrical system |
Equipment:electrical:infotainment 1 document (2023-03-23)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-03-23 | service bulletin | Equipment:electrical:infotainment, electrical system, equipment |
Engine and engine cooling:engine:oil/lubrication:sump/tank:drain plug 1 document (2022-01-02)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2022-01-02 | service bulletin | Engine and engine cooling:engine:oil/lubrication:sump/tank:drain plug, equipment |
Latches/locks/linkages 1 document (2021-06-07)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2021-06-07 | service bulletin | Latches/locks/linkages, electrical system |
Wheels 1 document (2021-04-27)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2021-04-27 | service bulletin | Wheels, electrical system |
Visibility 1 document (2020-01-31)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2020-01-31 | service bulletin | Visibility, equipment adaptive/mobility, equipment, electrical system |
Exterior lighting 1 document (2019-03-18)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2019-03-18 | service bulletin | Exterior lighting, electrical system, equipment adaptive/mobility |
Equipment:mechanical 1 document (2019-03-04)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2019-03-04 | service bulletin | Equipment:mechanical, equipment, equipment adaptive/mobility |
Equipment:appliance:air conditioner 1 document (2019-02-28)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2019-02-28 | service bulletin | Equipment:appliance:air conditioner |
Electrical system:ignition 1 document (2019-02-20)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2019-02-20 | service bulletin | Electrical system:ignition, electrical system:ignition:anti-theft:control modul… |
Wheels:hub 1 document (2019-01-24)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2019-01-24 | service bulletin | Wheels:hub, wheels |
Engine and engine cooling:cooling system 1 document (2018-07-26)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-07-26 | service bulletin | Engine and engine cooling:cooling system, engine and engine cooling, engine |
Latches/locks/linkages:doors:LATCH 1 document (2018-07-10)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-07-10 | service bulletin | Latches/locks/linkages:doors:LATCH |
Structure:body:hatchback/liftgate:hinge and attachments 1 document (2018-01-30)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-01-30 | service bulletin | Structure:body:hatchback/liftgate:hinge and attachments |
Seats:front assembly:power adjust 1 document (2017-08-28)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2017-08-28 | service bulletin | Seats:front assembly:power adjust, seats |
Engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline:belts and associated pulleys 1 document (2017-06-15)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2017-06-15 | service bulletin | Engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline:belts and associated pulleys, engine |
Structure:body:hood 1 document (2017-04-10)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2017-04-10 | service bulletin | Structure:body:hood, latches/locks/linkages:hood:LATCH |
Equipment:mechanical:carrier/rack 1 document (2017-03-21)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2017-03-21 | service bulletin | Equipment:mechanical:carrier/rack, structure:body:roof and pillars |
Engine and engine cooling:exhaust system 1 document (2016-12-29)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2016-12-29 | service bulletin | Engine and engine cooling:exhaust system, engine and engine cooling:exhaust sys… |
Tires 1 document (2013-08-19)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2013-08-19 | service bulletin | Tires |
307 communications on file, grouped into 42 categories.
Fuel economy
| Trim | Engine | Transmission | Drive | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Outback AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | Automatic (AV-S6) | All-Wheel Drive | 25 | 32 | 28 |
| Outback AWD | 3.6L 6cyl | Automatic (AV-S6) | All-Wheel Drive | 20 | 27 | 22 |
Safety ratings
| Configuration | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Subaru Outback SW AWD | ★★★★★ 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
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