2019 Subaru Outback: Common Problems, Recalls and Vehicle Data
Check the 2019 Subaru Outback records before a viewing: recall campaigns, owner-reported symptoms, investigations, service bulletins and EPA fuel economy.
Data checked Sep 1, 2026 · Updated Aug 3, 2026 · By Tom Smith · Methodology · Sources
What the public data shows
Public records for the 2019 Subaru Outback show recall activity concentrated on one theme rather than spread across the vehicle: two of the three campaigns involve the fuel system, gasoline. Campaign 20V218000 addresses a low pressure fuel pump that could fail and cause the engine to stall without restarting, and campaign 21V587000 covers fuel pump failure that can cause an engine stall while driving. A third campaign, 19V493000, concerns the structure, where NHTSA notes reduced body strength could increase injury risk in a crash. None of these campaigns are listed as repeat repairs of one another, and there is no open federal investigation on record for this model year. Service bulletins tell a different, broader story. Of 318 bulletins on file, the largest clusters sit in the electrical system (109) and equipment (85), well ahead of power train (18) and fuel system (14). Bulletins are not recalls; they are guidance dealers use to address reported symptoms, and their volume does not indicate how many vehicles were actually affected. On the complaint side, no single category dominates outright: visibility and lighting complaints (379, 37%) and electrical complaints (359, 35%) run nearly even, followed by a sizable "other" category (192, 19%). Complaint counts reflect how often owners reported issues to NHTSA, not a measured defect rate, and no individual complaint establishes a pattern on its own.
Body class
SUV
Drive types
All-Wheel Drive
Combined MPG
22–28
Recall campaigns
3
Check the VIN to find out whether a recall applies to this car. Complaint counts describe reports on
file; differences in time on the road, sales and reporting prevent a direct comparison of failure odds.
Read our methodology.
Complaint trends
1033 complaints on file with NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation, grouped into CarTold's broad component categories.
Visibility & lighting
379 (37%)
Electrical
360 (35%)
Other
192 (19%)
Steering
35 (3%)
Engine
18 (2%)
Brakes
15 (1%)
Drivetrain
14 (1%)
Airbag
12 (1%)
Fuel system
8 (1%)
Most frequently reported, by the specific component NHTSA logged each complaint under (not CarTold's category groupings above):
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM — 281 complaints (27%)
- VISIBILITY/WIPER — 271 complaints (26%)
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER — 126 complaints (12%)
- VISIBILITY — 56 complaints (5%)
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER — 28 complaints (3%)
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER,VISIBILITY/WIPER — 23 complaints (2%)
A higher complaint count doesn't by itself mean a worse car — see what complaint counts can and cannot tell you.
Recalls
Campaign 21V587000
2021-07-29
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ascent, 2018 Forester, 2018-2020 Impreza, Legacy, Outback, 2018-2019 BRZ, WRX, and Toyota 86 vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
Consequence: Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the low-pressure fuel pump, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 24, 2021. Subaru and Toyota owners may call customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRG-21.
Campaign 20V218000
2020-04-16
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019 Impreza, Outback, Legacy, and Ascent vehicles. The low pressure fuel pump may become inoperative.
Consequence: If the low pressure fuel pump fails, the engine may stall without the ability to restart the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace the low pressure fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began June 4, 2020. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRD-20.
Campaign 19V493000
2019-06-26
STRUCTURE
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019 Legacy and Outback vehicles. Spot welds located on the duct below the cowl panel may have been improperly applied, impacting the vehicle's body strength.
Consequence: In the event of a crash, the reduced strength of the vehicle body may increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles and repair or repurchase the vehicle, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began July 26, 2019. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WUH-93.
A model-year recall does not mean every vehicle is affected. Look up a specific car with our
recall check — paste a VIN and it lists every campaign covering that
vehicle. Whether the work was actually done needs
nhtsa.gov/recalls or the
manufacturer; our guide explains
what each of its answers means.
Investigations
No NHTSA investigations on file for this model year.
Manufacturer communications
Expand a component group to read the service bulletins and other communications manufacturers filed with NHTSA. Use the document number to ask a dealer whether the instructions apply to this car and whether any repair is covered. A bulletin alone does not establish payment eligibility. How these records differ from recalls and investigations.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM — 103 documents (2018-10-31 – 2024-11-14)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-11-14 | other | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| 2024-11-08 | 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 |
| 2024-08-15 | service bulletin | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| 2024-08-05 | service bulletin | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| 2024-08-05 | service bulletin | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| 2024-08-01 | 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 |
| 2024-07-09 | service bulletin | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| 2024-06-28 | other | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| 2024-03-26 | service bulletin | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EQUIPMENT |
| 2024-03-19 | service bulletin | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EQUIPMENT |
| 2024-03-19 | service bulletin | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EQUIPMENT |
| 2024-01-09 | service bulletin | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC., EQUIPMENT, EQU… |
| 2023-12-08 | service bulletin | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EQUIPMENT |
| 2023-10-02 | service bulletin | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EQUIPMENT, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL |
| 2023-10-02 | service bulletin | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING … |
| 2023-07-13 | service bulletin | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:SOFTWARE, EQUIPMENT, EQUIP… |
| 2023-06-06 | service bulletin | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE, EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONA… |
| 2023-03-23 | service bulletin | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EQUIPMENT, EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT |
| 2023-03-15 | service bulletin | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. |
| 2023-02-28 | service bulletin | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EQUIPMENT |
| 2023-02-28 | service bulletin | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EQUIPMENT |
| 2023-01-05 | service bulletin | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| 2022-11-18 | service bulletin | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EQUIPMENT |
| 2022-11-17 | service bulletin | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EQUIPMENT |
| 2022-11-17 | service bulletin | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EQUIPMENT |
| 2022-11-09 | service bulletin | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EQUIPMENT |
| 2022-10-31 | service bulletin | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| 2022-09-06 | service bulletin | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EQUIPMENT |
| 2022-08-30 | service bulletin | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| 2022-08-26 | service bulletin | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| 2022-08-12 | service bulletin | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EQUIPMENT |
| 2022-08-09 | service bulletin | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EQUIPMENT |
| 2022-08-02 | service bulletin | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| 2022-06-27 | service bulletin | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EQUIPMENT |
| 2022-05-17 | service bulletin | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| 2022-04-26 | service bulletin | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING |
| 2022-03-18 | service bulletin | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| 2022-03-04 | service bulletin | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EQUIPMENT |
| 2022-03-02 | service bulletin | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| 2021-12-08 | service bulletin | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| 2021-12-06 | service bulletin | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| 2021-10-27 | service bulletin | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, POWER TRAIN |
| 2021-07-28 | service bulletin | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| 2021-06-17 | service bulletin | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EQUIPMENT |
| 2021-06-16 | service bulletin | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| 2021-04-21 | service bulletin | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| 2021-02-12 | service bulletin | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EQUIPMENT |
| 2021-02-10 | service bulletin | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EQUIPMENT |
| 2021-02-05 | service bulletin | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EQUIPMENT |
| 2021-02-03 | service bulletin | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING |
| 2021-01-15 | service bulletin | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES, STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR |
| 2021-01-14 | service bulletin | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| 2021-01-14 | service bulletin | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EQUIPMENT |
| 2021-01-14 | service bulletin | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| 2021-01-14 | service bulletin | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| 2021-01-07 | service bulletin | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EQUIPMENT |
| 2020-10-30 | service bulletin | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EQUIPMENT |
| 2020-09-22 | service bulletin | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EQUIPMENT |
| 2020-09-22 | service bulletin | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| 2020-08-31 | service bulletin | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| 2020-08-31 | service bulletin | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| 2020-08-31 | service bulletin | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EQUIPMENT |
| 2020-07-28 | service bulletin | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EQUIPMENT |
| 2020-07-21 | service bulletin | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| 2020-07-17 | service bulletin | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| 2020-07-14 | service bulletin | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| 2020-04-24 | service bulletin | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING |
| 2020-04-08 | service bulletin | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| 2020-03-26 | service bulletin | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL, EQUIPMENT |
| 2020-03-06 | service bulletin | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| 2020-03-03 | service bulletin | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EQUIPMENT, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING |
| 2020-02-27 | service bulletin | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING |
| 2020-02-19 | service bulletin | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| 2020-02-12 | service bulletin | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL |
| 2020-01-31 | service bulletin | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EQUIPMENT, EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY, VISIBILITY |
| 2020-01-28 | service bulletin | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EQUIPMENT |
| 2020-01-28 | service bulletin | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EQUIPMENT |
| 2019-12-20 | service bulletin | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| 2019-11-18 | service bulletin | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. |
| 2019-11-18 | service bulletin | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EQUIPMENT, EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY |
| 2019-11-15 | service bulletin | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EQUIPMENT, EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY |
| 2019-11-15 | service bulletin | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL |
| 2019-11-08 | service bulletin | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING … |
| 2019-11-08 | service bulletin | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| 2019-10-18 | service bulletin | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| 2019-10-02 | service bulletin | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| 2019-09-11 | service bulletin | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. |
| 2019-07-10 | service bulletin | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER |
| 2019-05-07 | service bulletin | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| 2019-04-18 | service bulletin | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| 2019-01-07 | service bulletin | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| 2018-11-08 | service bulletin | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL, EQUIPMENT |
| 2018-10-31 | service bulletin | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| 2018-10-31 | service bulletin | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
EQUIPMENT — 80 documents (2018-08-21 – 2024-04-23)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-04-23 | service bulletin | EQUIPMENT, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| 2024-04-22 | service bulletin | EQUIPMENT, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| 2024-03-27 | service bulletin | EQUIPMENT, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| 2024-03-19 | service bulletin | EQUIPMENT, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| 2024-03-19 | service bulletin | EQUIPMENT |
| 2024-02-23 | service bulletin | EQUIPMENT, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| 2023-11-27 | service bulletin | EQUIPMENT, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| 2023-11-07 | service bulletin | EQUIPMENT, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING |
| 2023-10-09 | service bulletin | EQUIPMENT, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC … |
| 2023-09-11 | service bulletin | EQUIPMENT, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| 2023-07-13 | service bulletin | EQUIPMENT, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY |
| 2023-07-11 | service bulletin | EQUIPMENT, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EQUIPMENT:… |
| 2023-07-11 | service bulletin | EQUIPMENT |
| 2023-06-29 | service bulletin | EQUIPMENT, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| 2023-06-05 | service bulletin | EQUIPMENT, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, COMMUNICATION:MANUFACT… |
| 2023-04-17 | service bulletin | EQUIPMENT, LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LOCK |
| 2023-04-05 | service bulletin | EQUIPMENT, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| 2023-02-07 | service bulletin | EQUIPMENT, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| 2023-02-03 | service bulletin | EQUIPMENT, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| 2022-09-01 | service bulletin | EQUIPMENT, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| 2022-08-23 | service bulletin | EQUIPMENT, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| 2022-08-23 | service bulletin | EQUIPMENT |
| 2022-08-12 | service bulletin | EQUIPMENT |
| 2022-05-23 | service bulletin | EQUIPMENT, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LOCK |
| 2022-04-06 | service bulletin | EQUIPMENT |
| 2022-02-28 | service bulletin | EQUIPMENT, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| 2022-01-13 | service bulletin | EQUIPMENT, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| 2021-10-15 | service bulletin | EQUIPMENT, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING |
| 2021-09-22 | service bulletin | EQUIPMENT, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| 2021-09-20 | service bulletin | EQUIPMENT, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| 2021-09-20 | service bulletin | EQUIPMENT, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| 2021-08-09 | service bulletin | EQUIPMENT |
| 2021-05-03 | service bulletin | EQUIPMENT |
| 2021-04-09 | service bulletin | EQUIPMENT |
| 2021-04-08 | service bulletin | EQUIPMENT |
| 2021-02-26 | service bulletin | EQUIPMENT |
| 2021-02-01 | service bulletin | EQUIPMENT |
| 2021-01-26 | service bulletin | EQUIPMENT, SEATS |
| 2021-01-04 | service bulletin | EQUIPMENT, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| 2020-12-15 | service bulletin | EQUIPMENT, SEAT BELTS, EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY |
| 2020-12-14 | service bulletin | EQUIPMENT, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| 2020-11-23 | service bulletin | EQUIPMENT |
| 2020-11-20 | service bulletin | EQUIPMENT |
| 2020-10-22 | service bulletin | EQUIPMENT, STEERING, SUSPENSION |
| 2020-10-16 | service bulletin | EQUIPMENT, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE |
| 2020-10-05 | service bulletin | EQUIPMENT, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE |
| 2020-10-02 | service bulletin | EQUIPMENT, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP |
| 2020-08-04 | service bulletin | EQUIPMENT |
| 2020-07-16 | service bulletin | EQUIPMENT, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| 2020-07-14 | service bulletin | EQUIPMENT, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| 2020-04-30 | service bulletin | EQUIPMENT, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| 2020-04-30 | service bulletin | EQUIPMENT |
| 2020-04-17 | service bulletin | EQUIPMENT, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES |
| 2020-03-31 | service bulletin | EQUIPMENT, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| 2020-03-26 | service bulletin | EQUIPMENT, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| 2020-03-19 | service bulletin | EQUIPMENT, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, AIR BAGS |
| 2020-02-21 | service bulletin | EQUIPMENT |
| 2019-12-30 | service bulletin | EQUIPMENT |
| 2019-11-18 | service bulletin | EQUIPMENT, EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| 2019-11-18 | service bulletin | EQUIPMENT, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| 2019-11-15 | service bulletin | EQUIPMENT, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY |
| 2019-11-15 | service bulletin | EQUIPMENT, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| 2019-11-11 | service bulletin | EQUIPMENT, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| 2019-08-22 | service bulletin | EQUIPMENT, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. |
| 2019-06-26 | service bulletin | EQUIPMENT |
| 2019-05-21 | service bulletin | EQUIPMENT |
| 2019-05-21 | service bulletin | EQUIPMENT |
| 2019-05-10 | service bulletin | EQUIPMENT |
| 2019-05-08 | service bulletin | EQUIPMENT, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| 2019-05-06 | service bulletin | EQUIPMENT |
| 2019-03-13 | service bulletin | EQUIPMENT, EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY |
| 2019-03-04 | service bulletin | EQUIPMENT, EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY |
| 2019-02-22 | service bulletin | EQUIPMENT |
| 2018-12-28 | service bulletin | EQUIPMENT |
| 2018-10-22 | service bulletin | EQUIPMENT |
| 2018-10-22 | service bulletin | EQUIPMENT |
| 2018-09-05 | service bulletin | EQUIPMENT, EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| 2018-09-05 | service bulletin | EQUIPMENT, EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL, EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY |
| 2018-09-05 | service bulletin | EQUIPMENT, EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL |
| 2018-08-21 | service bulletin | EQUIPMENT |
POWER TRAIN — 22 documents (2019-08-26 – 2024-07-24)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-07-24 | other | POWER TRAIN |
| 2023-06-28 | service bulletin | POWER TRAIN, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| 2023-06-13 | service bulletin | POWER TRAIN, POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER, POWER TRAIN:A… |
| 2023-04-27 | service bulletin | POWER TRAIN |
| 2023-02-28 | service bulletin | POWER TRAIN, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| 2023-01-12 | service bulletin | POWER TRAIN |
| 2022-11-17 | service bulletin | POWER TRAIN |
| 2022-07-12 | service bulletin | POWER TRAIN, EQUIPMENT, EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY |
| 2022-02-23 | service bulletin | POWER TRAIN |
| 2022-02-08 | service bulletin | POWER TRAIN |
| 2022-01-14 | service bulletin | POWER TRAIN |
| 2021-07-22 | service bulletin | POWER TRAIN |
| 2021-06-23 | service bulletin | POWER TRAIN |
| 2021-02-23 | service bulletin | POWER TRAIN, EQUIPMENT, EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY |
| 2021-01-18 | service bulletin | POWER TRAIN |
| 2020-12-29 | service bulletin | POWER TRAIN, EQUIPMENT |
| 2020-12-01 | service bulletin | POWER TRAIN |
| 2020-11-09 | service bulletin | POWER TRAIN |
| 2019-10-11 | 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 |
FUEL SYSTEM — 14 documents (2020-04-17 – 2022-05-17)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2022-05-17 | service bulletin | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE |
| 2021-12-09 | service bulletin | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP |
| 2021-11-10 | service bulletin | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE |
| 2021-10-19 | service bulletin | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE |
| 2021-10-18 | service bulletin | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE |
| 2021-10-04 | service bulletin | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, EQUIPMENT |
| 2021-09-23 | service bulletin | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, EQUIPMENT |
| 2021-08-27 | service bulletin | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE |
| 2021-08-25 | service bulletin | FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE |
| 2020-07-17 | service bulletin | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, EQUIPMENT |
| 2020-07-16 | service bulletin | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE |
| 2020-04-29 | service bulletin | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE |
| 2020-04-26 | service bulletin | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE |
| 2020-04-17 | service bulletin | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE |
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY — 10 documents (2018-09-05 – 2022-07-11)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2022-07-11 | service bulletin | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY, EQUIPMENT, COMMUNICATION:MANUFACTURER TELEMATICS, … |
| 2022-01-03 | service bulletin | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EQUIPMENT |
| 2020-11-16 | service bulletin | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY, EQUIPMENT, POWER TRAIN |
| 2020-07-08 | service bulletin | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY, EQUIPMENT, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| 2020-05-07 | service bulletin | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE |
| 2020-01-17 | service bulletin | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY, EQUIPMENT, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, AIR BAGS |
| 2019-11-15 | service bulletin | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY, EQUIPMENT, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| 2019-03-27 | service bulletin | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY, SEATS, EQUIPMENT |
| 2018-10-19 | service bulletin | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY, STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS, STRUCTURE:BODY |
| 2018-09-05 | service bulletin | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY, EQUIPMENT, EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING — 9 documents (2013-04-25 – 2023-08-31)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-08-31 | service bulletin | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EQUIPMENT |
| 2023-06-05 | service bulletin | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODU… |
| 2023-05-04 | service bulletin | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EQUIPMENT |
| 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 |
| 2013-04-25 | service bulletin | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING |
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL — 9 documents (2018-08-21 – 2022-02-21)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2022-02-21 | service bulletin | EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL, EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONI… |
| 2020-02-21 | service bulletin | EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL |
| 2019-08-23 | service bulletin | EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| 2018-10-30 | service bulletin | EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE |
| 2018-10-30 | service bulletin | EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL |
| 2018-09-05 | service bulletin | EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL, EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY, EQUIPMENT |
| 2018-09-05 | service bulletin | EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL, EQUIPMENT, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| 2018-08-21 | service bulletin | EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL, EQUIPMENT, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| 2018-08-21 | service bulletin | EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL, EQUIPMENT, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
ENGINE — 8 documents (2016-08-12 – 2024-11-23)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-11-23 | service bulletin | ENGINE, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| 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 |
| 2019-04-23 | service bulletin | ENGINE, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY:SOLENOID |
| 2016-08-12 | service bulletin | ENGINE, EQUIPMENT, EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY |
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM) — 7 documents (2018-08-21 – 2023-05-15)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-05-15 | service bulletin | EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM), EQUIPMENT,… |
| 2022-02-22 | service bulletin | EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM), ELECTRICAL… |
| 2020-12-21 | service bulletin | EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM), ELECTRICAL… |
| 2019-08-21 | service bulletin | EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM), ELECTRICAL… |
| 2018-09-05 | service bulletin | EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM) |
| 2018-09-05 | service bulletin | EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM), EQUIPMENT |
| 2018-08-21 | service bulletin | EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM), EQUIPMENT |
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES — 5 documents (2019-12-02 – 2023-08-01)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-08-01 | service bulletin | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EQUIPMENT |
| 2021-06-07 | service bulletin | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| 2020-05-11 | service bulletin | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES, EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL |
| 2020-03-20 | service bulletin | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES, STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| 2019-12-02 | service bulletin | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
SEATS — 5 documents (2020-12-15 – 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 |
| 2020-12-15 | service bulletin | SEATS, SEAT BELTS, EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY, EQUIPMENT |
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL — 5 documents (2019-03-08 – 2020-07-14)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2020-07-14 | service bulletin | EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| 2019-06-17 | service bulletin | EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL |
| 2019-03-25 | service bulletin | EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE |
| 2019-03-11 | 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 |
STRUCTURE — 5 documents (2018-07-10 – 2019-12-13)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2019-12-13 | service bulletin | STRUCTURE |
| 2019-07-17 | service bulletin | STRUCTURE |
| 2019-06-25 | service bulletin | STRUCTURE, EQUIPMENT |
| 2019-06-24 | service bulletin | STRUCTURE |
| 2018-07-10 | service bulletin | STRUCTURE |
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 |
SUSPENSION — 4 documents (2022-07-05 – 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 |
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. — 4 documents (2018-08-21 – 2021-12-15)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2021-12-15 | service bulletin | EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC., ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| 2019-03-13 | service bulletin | EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC., EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY |
| 2019-03-11 | service bulletin | EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. |
| 2018-08-21 | service bulletin | EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC., EQUIPMENT |
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT — 3 documents (2023-05-02 – 2023-07-31)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-07-31 | service bulletin | EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT, EQUIPMENT, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| 2023-05-11 | service bulletin | EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVI… |
| 2023-05-02 | service bulletin | EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EQUIPMENT |
SERVICE BRAKES — 2 documents (2019-07-11 – 2024-06-25)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-06-25 | service bulletin | SERVICE BRAKES |
| 2019-07-11 | service bulletin | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY — 2 documents (2022-09-26 – 2023-07-31)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-07-31 | service bulletin | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| 2022-09-26 | service bulletin | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
AIR BAGS — 2 documents (2019-01-10 – 2023-05-08)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-05-08 | service bulletin | AIR BAGS, EQUIPMENT |
| 2019-01-10 | service bulletin | AIR BAGS, EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE — 2 documents (2019-03-25 – 2020-09-22)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2020-09-22 | service bulletin | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE |
| 2019-03-25 | service bulletin | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE |
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM — 1 document (2024-09-24)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-09-24 | service bulletin | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
COMMUNICATION:MANUFACTURER TELEMATICS — 1 document (2023-10-26)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-10-26 | service bulletin | COMMUNICATION:MANUFACTURER TELEMATICS, EQUIPMENT, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM):SOFTWARE — 1 document (2023-07-25)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-07-25 | service bulletin | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM):SOFTWARE, EQUI… |
SEAT BELTS — 1 document (2022-05-18)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2022-05-18 | service bulletin | SEAT BELTS |
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION — 1 document (2022-01-10)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2022-01-10 | service bulletin | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL |
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 |
WHEELS — 1 document (2021-04-27)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2021-04-27 | service bulletin | WHEELS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE — 1 document (2020-07-16)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2020-07-16 | service bulletin | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL — 1 document (2020-05-06)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2020-05-06 | service bulletin | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SO… |
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS — 1 document (2019-07-12)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2019-07-12 | service bulletin | VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, VISIBILITY |
EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL — 1 document (2019-03-04)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2019-03-04 | service bulletin | EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL, EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY, EQUIPMENT |
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER — 1 document (2019-02-28)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2019-02-28 | service bulletin | EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER |
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS — 1 document (2018-10-19)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-10-19 | service bulletin | STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS, EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY |
318 communications on file, grouped into 34 categories.
Fuel economy
| Trim | Engine | Transmission | Drive | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Outback AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | Automatic (AV-S7) | All-Wheel Drive | 25 | 32 | 28 |
| Outback AWD | 3.6L 6cyl | Automatic (AV-S6) | All-Wheel Drive | 20 | 27 | 22 |
Combined MPG is a weighted average, not the midpoint of city and highway — how EPA calculates these ratings.
Calculate your annual fuel costSafety ratings
NHTSA crash-tests each body-style/drivetrain configuration separately, so ratings can differ by variant — shown as tested, not averaged. See how the 5-star ratings work, including why an overall score isn't the average of the three category scores.
| Configuration | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Subaru Outback SW AWD | ★★★★★ 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Sources and methodology
- Recalls, complaints, investigations and manufacturer communications: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
- Safety ratings: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
- Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov (EPA/DOE)
- See our methodology and data sources pages for how this report is built and its limitations.
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