2021 Subaru Outback: Recalls, Complaints and Vehicle Data
Records last imported Oct 31, 2026 · Published · By CarTold Editorial Team
Owner complaints
299
Filed with NHTSA
Open investigations
0
None on file
Combined MPG
26–29
EPA rating
Before you buy a 2021 Outback
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Where complaints cluster
Complaints concentrate on the visibility/wiper: 30% of the 299 on file. The top components are visibility/wiper (90), electrical system (75, of which 2 mention a crash, 1 a fire and 1 an injury) and air bags (16, of which 1 mentions a crash and 1 an injury). Across all 299 reports, 9 describe a crash, 2 a fire and 3 at least one injury.
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Recent reports
19 complaints (6% of the total) were filed in the last 12 months, a slow but steady flow of new reports, most often about the electrical system (5).
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Changes from 2020
EPA lists the same engines, transmissions and drive types as 2020; six recall campaigns name one of the two years and not the other (back over prevention, fuel system, power train and others).
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Fuel economy and running cost
Its most efficient version (2.5-litre 4-cylinder) is rated 29 mpg combined, better than most for the 2021 SUVs we cover (median 26 mpg across 48 other EPA listings); the thirstiest version is rated 26 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 $2,220 a year in the most efficient version and about $2,470 in the thirstiest.
Body class
SUV
Drive types
All-Wheel Drive
Complaint trends
299 complaints on file with NHTSA, by category.
Visibility & lighting
107 (36%)
Electrical
75 (25%)
Other
71 (24%)
Airbag
16 (5%)
Drivetrain
12 (4%)
Engine
11 (4%)
Steering
5 (2%)
Brakes
2 (1%)
Top components as NHTSA logged them:
- Visibility/wiper — 87 complaints (29%)
- Electrical system — 46 complaints (15%)
- Unknown or other — 39 complaints (13%)
- Air bags — 14 complaints (5%)
- Visibility — 10 complaints (3%)
- Electrical system,unknown or other — 8 complaints (3%)
What owners told NHTSA
Short excerpts from owner reports submitted to NHTSA. They are unverified and describe one vehicle each.
“I was driving when I heard a loud explosion sound. I first thought a rock or gunshot hit my car and pulled over to examine my car.”
“My 2021 Subaru Outback suffered a failure of the Oil Control Valve (OCV), a sealed Subaru component with no maintenance interval, no inspection procedure, and no preventative service.”
“We are VERY concerned about the failure of some very important safety features of our 2021 Subaru Outback Touring Edition.”
Recalls
4 campaigns on file. Check a specific car with our VIN recall check.
Air bags:sensor:occupant classification:front passenger
· 24V227000 · 2024-03-22
An air bag that does not deploy during a crash can increase the risk of injury.
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Outback and Legacy vehicles. A capacitor in the sensors for the Occupant Detection System (ODS) may crack and short circuit, which can prevent the front passenger air bag from deploying in a crash.
Consequence: An air bag that does not deploy during a crash can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the ODS sensors on the front passenger seat, free of charge. Owner notifications were mailed February 3, 2025.
Power train:automatic transmission:park/neutral start interlock switch
· 23V755000 · 2023-11-09
An inoperative inhibitor switch may prevent the reverse lights from illuminating and the rearview camera image from displaying, increasing the risk of a crash.
Subaru of America, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2021 Crosstrek, 2022 Forester, 2021-2023 Legacy, and Outback vehicles. An insufficient weld may allow water to enter the inhibitor switch, causing it to fail.
Consequence: An inoperative inhibitor switch may prevent the reverse lights from illuminating and the rearview camera image from displaying, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the inhibitor switch, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 8, 2024.
Power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)
· 22V485000 · 2022-07-08
An improperly secured drive chain may slip and break, causing a loss of drive power and increasing the risk of a crash.
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Outback and Legacy vehicles. A programming error in the Transmission Control Unit (TCU) may allow the clutch to engage before the drive chain is completely clamped.
Consequence: An improperly secured drive chain may slip and break, causing a loss of drive power and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will reprogram the TCU, inspect TCU data for chain slip, and visually inspect the chain guide. If evidence of chain slippage or damage is found, the transmission will be replaced. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 24, 2022. This recall is an expansion of previous recall number 21V-955.
Power train:shift linkage/cable/rod
· 21V024000 · 2021-01-26
A loose nut can lead to a lost of retention in the CVT select lever cable and the gear selector not functioning properly, increasing risk of crash.
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2021 Outback and Impreza vehicles. The continuously variable transmission (CVT) select lever cable nut may not have been tightened properly, allowing the nut to loosen.
Consequence: A loose nut can lead to a lost of retention in the CVT select lever cable and the gear selector not functioning properly, increasing risk of crash.
Remedy: Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will inspect, and, if necessary, tighten the nut, free of charge. The recall began February 12, 2021.
Investigations
No NHTSA investigations on file for this model year.
Manufacturer communications
Service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. They are not recalls.
Electrical system 108 documents (2020-10-26 – 2024-11-21)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-11-21 | service bulletin | Electrical system, structure:body |
| 2024-11-14 | other | Electrical system |
| 2024-11-07 | service bulletin | Electrical system |
| 2024-10-15 | service bulletin | Electrical system |
| 2024-10-01 | service bulletin | Electrical system |
| 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 |
| 2024-08-15 | 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 |
| 2024-07-08 | service bulletin | Electrical system, engine |
| 2024-07-08 | service bulletin | Electrical system |
| 2024-07-01 | service bulletin | Electrical system, engine |
| 2024-06-28 | other | Electrical system |
| 2024-05-14 | service bulletin | Electrical system, engine, fuel/propulsion system |
| 2024-05-14 | service bulletin | Electrical system, engine |
| 2024-05-14 | service bulletin | Electrical system, air bags, seats |
| 2024-05-13 | general service procedure | Electrical system, seats, air bags |
| 2024-04-03 | service bulletin | Electrical system, seats, air bags |
| 2024-03-28 | service bulletin | Electrical system, equipment |
| 2024-03-19 | service bulletin | Electrical system, equipment |
| 2024-03-19 | service bulletin | Electrical system, equipment |
| 2024-02-05 | service bulletin | Electrical system, engine and engine cooling |
| 2024-01-11 | service bulletin | Electrical system, equipment |
| 2023-12-21 | service bulletin | Electrical system |
| 2023-11-15 | service bulletin | Electrical system |
| 2023-11-13 | service bulletin | Electrical system, equipment |
| 2023-10-06 | service bulletin | Electrical system |
| 2023-08-31 | service bulletin | Electrical system, engine and engine cooling, equipment |
| 2023-08-10 | service bulletin | Electrical system, equipment, electrical system:12V/24V/48V battery |
| 2023-06-29 | service bulletin | Electrical system, equipment |
| 2023-05-16 | service bulletin | Electrical system, equipment |
| 2023-05-04 | service bulletin | Electrical system, equipment, engine and engine cooling |
| 2023-03-15 | service bulletin | Electrical system, equipment:electrical:navigational system(global positioning … |
| 2023-03-10 | service bulletin | Electrical system, equipment |
| 2023-03-06 | service bulletin | Electrical system |
| 2023-02-28 | service bulletin | Electrical system, engine and engine cooling |
| 2023-02-28 | service bulletin | Electrical system, equipment |
| 2023-01-24 | service bulletin | Electrical system |
| 2023-01-17 | service bulletin | Electrical system, engine and engine cooling |
| 2022-12-03 | service bulletin | Electrical system |
| 2022-11-30 | service bulletin | Electrical system |
| 2022-11-02 | service bulletin | Electrical system, equipment |
| 2022-10-18 | service bulletin | Electrical system, equipment |
| 2022-10-12 | service bulletin | Electrical system, equipment |
| 2022-10-12 | service bulletin | Electrical system |
| 2022-10-03 | service bulletin | Electrical system, equipment |
| 2022-10-03 | service bulletin | Electrical system, equipment |
| 2022-09-26 | service bulletin | Electrical system, electronic stability control:automatic (asc) |
| 2022-08-30 | service bulletin | Electrical system, equipment |
| 2022-08-23 | service bulletin | Electrical system, equipment |
| 2022-08-02 | service bulletin | Electrical system |
| 2022-07-11 | service bulletin | Electrical system, communication:manufacturer telematics, equipment adaptive/mo… |
| 2022-06-30 | service bulletin | Electrical system, equipment |
| 2022-05-13 | service bulletin | Electrical system |
| 2022-05-13 | service bulletin | Electrical system |
| 2022-05-12 | service bulletin | Electrical system, equipment |
| 2022-05-09 | service bulletin | Electrical system, equipment |
| 2022-05-02 | service bulletin | Electrical system, equipment |
| 2022-04-22 | service bulletin | Electrical system, equipment |
| 2022-03-25 | service bulletin | Electrical system |
| 2022-03-22 | service bulletin | Electrical system |
| 2022-03-18 | service bulletin | Electrical system |
| 2022-03-02 | service bulletin | Electrical system |
| 2022-02-18 | service bulletin | Electrical system |
| 2022-01-14 | service bulletin | Electrical system, equipment:other:owners/service/other manual |
| 2022-01-11 | service bulletin | Electrical system, equipment:electrical:navigational system(global positioning … |
| 2021-12-29 | service bulletin | Electrical system |
| 2021-12-29 | service bulletin | Electrical system |
| 2021-12-28 | service bulletin | Electrical system |
| 2021-10-28 | service bulletin | Electrical system |
| 2021-10-08 | service bulletin | Electrical system |
| 2021-10-01 | service bulletin | Electrical system |
| 2021-09-20 | service bulletin | Electrical system, equipment |
| 2021-09-20 | service bulletin | Electrical system, seats |
| 2021-09-08 | service bulletin | Electrical system |
| 2021-07-30 | service bulletin | Electrical system |
| 2021-07-19 | service bulletin | Electrical system |
| 2021-06-30 | service bulletin | Electrical system |
| 2021-05-04 | service bulletin | Electrical system |
| 2021-04-21 | service bulletin | Electrical system |
| 2021-04-05 | service bulletin | Electrical system |
| 2021-02-25 | service bulletin | Electrical system, equipment, equipment:recreational vehicle/trailer:120/240 va… |
| 2021-02-15 | service bulletin | Electrical system |
| 2021-02-05 | service bulletin | Electrical system, engine and engine cooling |
| 2021-02-05 | service bulletin | Electrical system, equipment |
| 2021-01-21 | service bulletin | Electrical system |
| 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, equipment |
| 2021-01-14 | service bulletin | Electrical system |
| 2021-01-14 | service bulletin | Electrical system |
| 2021-01-14 | service bulletin | Electrical system |
| 2021-01-04 | service bulletin | Electrical system, equipment |
| 2020-12-31 | service bulletin | Electrical system |
| 2020-12-31 | service bulletin | Electrical system |
| 2020-12-18 | service bulletin | Electrical system, equipment:electrical:navigational system(global positioning … |
| 2020-12-18 | service bulletin | Electrical system |
| 2020-12-15 | service bulletin | Electrical system, equipment adaptive/mobility, equipment |
| 2020-12-14 | service bulletin | Electrical system, equipment |
| 2020-11-10 | service bulletin | Electrical system, equipment |
| 2020-10-26 | service bulletin | Electrical system, equipment |
Equipment 68 documents (2020-08-04 – 2024-04-30)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-04-30 | service bulletin | Equipment, electrical system |
| 2024-04-23 | service bulletin | Equipment, power train |
| 2024-04-04 | service bulletin | Equipment, electrical system, engine and engine cooling |
| 2024-03-28 | service bulletin | Equipment, electrical system |
| 2024-03-27 | service bulletin | Equipment, air bags:sensor:occupant classification, air bags, electrical system |
| 2024-03-26 | service bulletin | Equipment, steering |
| 2024-03-19 | service bulletin | Equipment |
| 2024-01-31 | service bulletin | Equipment |
| 2024-01-02 | service bulletin | Equipment, electrical system:ignition:anti-theft:immobilizer/proximity:sensor, … |
| 2023-12-07 | service bulletin | Equipment, electrical system |
| 2023-12-04 | service bulletin | Equipment, power train, electrical system |
| 2023-11-07 | service bulletin | Equipment, engine and engine cooling |
| 2023-08-01 | service bulletin | Equipment, electrical system, latches/locks/linkages |
| 2023-07-11 | service bulletin | Equipment |
| 2023-06-30 | service bulletin | Equipment, electrical system |
| 2023-05-16 | service bulletin | Equipment, engine and engine cooling |
| 2023-04-17 | service bulletin | Equipment, latches/locks/linkages:doors:lock |
| 2023-04-05 | service bulletin | Equipment, electrical system |
| 2023-03-23 | service bulletin | Equipment, equipment:electrical:infotainment, electrical system |
| 2023-03-15 | service bulletin | Equipment, electrical system |
| 2023-02-28 | service bulletin | Equipment, electrical system |
| 2023-02-13 | service bulletin | Equipment, electrical system |
| 2022-12-30 | service bulletin | Equipment, electrical system |
| 2022-11-17 | service bulletin | Equipment, electrical system |
| 2022-11-09 | service bulletin | Equipment, electrical system |
| 2022-10-31 | service bulletin | Equipment, electrical system |
| 2022-09-14 | service bulletin | Equipment, engine and engine cooling |
| 2022-08-23 | service bulletin | Equipment |
| 2022-08-12 | service bulletin | Equipment |
| 2022-08-09 | service bulletin | Equipment, electrical system |
| 2022-07-12 | service bulletin | Equipment, equipment adaptive/mobility, power train |
| 2022-06-27 | service bulletin | Equipment, electrical system |
| 2022-04-22 | service bulletin | Equipment, electrical system |
| 2022-04-06 | service bulletin | Equipment |
| 2022-03-29 | service bulletin | Equipment, engine and engine cooling, electrical system |
| 2022-03-09 | service bulletin | Equipment |
| 2022-02-28 | service bulletin | Equipment, electrical system |
| 2022-01-13 | service bulletin | Equipment, electrical system |
| 2022-01-04 | service bulletin | Equipment, electrical system:software |
| 2022-01-03 | service bulletin | Equipment, electrical system |
| 2021-11-02 | service bulletin | Equipment, electrical system |
| 2021-10-07 | service bulletin | Equipment, engine and engine cooling |
| 2021-09-22 | service bulletin | Equipment, electrical system |
| 2021-09-08 | service bulletin | Equipment, electrical system |
| 2021-08-31 | service bulletin | Equipment, electrical system |
| 2021-08-25 | service bulletin | Equipment, structure |
| 2021-08-20 | service bulletin | Equipment |
| 2021-08-09 | service bulletin | Equipment |
| 2021-08-02 | service bulletin | Equipment, latches/locks/linkages |
| 2021-06-17 | service bulletin | Equipment, electrical system |
| 2021-06-07 | service bulletin | Equipment, engine and engine cooling |
| 2021-05-03 | service bulletin | Equipment |
| 2021-04-16 | service bulletin | Equipment |
| 2021-04-09 | service bulletin | Equipment |
| 2021-04-08 | service bulletin | Equipment |
| 2021-03-29 | service bulletin | Equipment |
| 2021-02-26 | service bulletin | Equipment |
| 2021-02-26 | service bulletin | Equipment, equipment adaptive/mobility, structure |
| 2021-02-03 | service bulletin | Equipment, power train, equipment adaptive/mobility |
| 2021-02-01 | service bulletin | Equipment |
| 2021-01-14 | service bulletin | Equipment, electrical system |
| 2021-01-12 | service bulletin | Equipment, equipment adaptive/mobility, visibility |
| 2021-01-05 | service bulletin | Equipment, electrical system |
| 2020-12-11 | service bulletin | Equipment, electrical system |
| 2020-11-20 | service bulletin | Equipment |
| 2020-10-13 | service bulletin | Equipment, equipment:electrical:navigational system(global positioning system),… |
| 2020-09-22 | service bulletin | Equipment, electrical system |
| 2020-08-04 | service bulletin | Equipment |
Power train 34 documents (2020-11-09 – 2024-11-22)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-11-22 | service bulletin | Power train, electrical system |
| 2024-11-07 | service bulletin | Power train |
| 2024-10-22 | service bulletin | Power train, electrical system |
| 2024-07-24 | other | Power train |
| 2024-04-09 | service bulletin | Power train, engine and engine cooling, electrical system |
| 2024-03-19 | service bulletin | Power train |
| 2023-12-12 | service bulletin | Power train, equipment, electrical system |
| 2023-11-10 | service bulletin | Power train, electrical system, equipment |
| 2023-09-12 | service bulletin | Power train, engine and engine cooling, equipment |
| 2023-06-28 | service bulletin | Power train, electrical system |
| 2023-04-27 | service bulletin | Power train |
| 2023-03-15 | service bulletin | Power train |
| 2023-01-12 | service bulletin | Power train |
| 2023-01-12 | service bulletin | Power train |
| 2022-12-29 | service bulletin | Power train |
| 2022-11-17 | service bulletin | Power train |
| 2022-11-16 | service bulletin | Power train |
| 2022-10-24 | service bulletin | Power train |
| 2022-09-30 | service bulletin | Power train |
| 2022-09-14 | service bulletin | Power train |
| 2022-08-26 | service bulletin | Power train |
| 2022-04-26 | service bulletin | Power train, engine and engine cooling, equipment |
| 2022-03-09 | service bulletin | Power train |
| 2022-02-23 | service bulletin | Power train |
| 2022-02-08 | service bulletin | Power train |
| 2022-01-21 | service bulletin | Power train |
| 2022-01-14 | service bulletin | Power train |
| 2021-07-22 | service bulletin | Power train |
| 2021-02-01 | service bulletin | Power train, equipment |
| 2021-01-21 | service bulletin | Power train |
| 2021-01-21 | service bulletin | Power train |
| 2021-01-18 | service bulletin | Power train |
| 2020-12-29 | service bulletin | Power train, equipment |
| 2020-11-09 | service bulletin | Power train |
Engine and engine cooling 27 documents (2013-04-25 – 2024-04-01)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-04-01 | service bulletin | Engine and engine cooling, equipment |
| 2023-11-27 | service bulletin | Engine and engine cooling, engine and engine cooling:engine:engine control modu… |
| 2023-11-27 | service bulletin | Engine and engine cooling |
| 2023-09-28 | service bulletin | Engine and engine cooling |
| 2023-08-24 | service bulletin | Engine and engine cooling |
| 2023-07-11 | service bulletin | Engine and engine cooling, engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:manifold/he… |
| 2023-06-29 | service bulletin | Engine and engine cooling |
| 2023-06-05 | service bulletin | Engine and engine cooling, electrical system, communication:manufacturer telema… |
| 2023-04-25 | service bulletin | Engine and engine cooling, engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission co… |
| 2023-02-28 | service bulletin | Engine and engine cooling, electrical system |
| 2023-01-24 | service bulletin | Engine and engine cooling, electrical system, equipment |
| 2023-01-12 | service bulletin | Engine and engine cooling |
| 2022-09-27 | service bulletin | Engine and engine cooling |
| 2022-08-29 | service bulletin | Engine and engine cooling, electrical system |
| 2022-08-26 | service bulletin | Engine and engine cooling |
| 2022-06-29 | service bulletin | Engine and engine cooling, electrical system |
| 2022-04-22 | service bulletin | Engine and engine cooling, electrical system |
| 2021-09-24 | service bulletin | Engine and engine cooling, fuel system, gasoline, equipment |
| 2021-07-28 | service bulletin | Engine and engine cooling |
| 2021-07-28 | service bulletin | Engine and engine cooling, electrical system |
| 2021-07-28 | service bulletin | Engine and engine cooling |
| 2021-06-28 | service bulletin | Engine and engine cooling |
| 2021-06-01 | service bulletin | Engine and engine cooling |
| 2021-05-21 | service bulletin | Engine and engine cooling |
| 2021-05-18 | 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 |
Engine 11 documents (2021-02-17 – 2024-10-31)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-10-31 | service bulletin | Engine, electrical system, power train |
| 2024-09-27 | service bulletin | Engine, electrical system |
| 2024-09-26 | service bulletin | Engine |
| 2024-09-17 | service bulletin | Engine |
| 2024-09-03 | service bulletin | Engine, electrical system |
| 2024-08-27 | service bulletin | Engine, fuel/propulsion system |
| 2024-08-05 | service bulletin | Engine, electrical system |
| 2024-07-11 | other | Engine |
| 2024-07-08 | service bulletin | Engine, electrical system |
| 2024-05-14 | service bulletin | Engine, electrical system |
| 2021-02-17 | service bulletin | Engine, equipment |
Suspension 5 documents (2021-08-06 – 2024-09-04)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-09-04 | service bulletin | Suspension |
| 2024-07-08 | service bulletin | Suspension |
| 2023-05-22 | service bulletin | Suspension |
| 2022-10-03 | service bulletin | Suspension |
| 2021-08-06 | service bulletin | Suspension |
Latches/locks/linkages 5 documents (2021-06-07 – 2023-11-09)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-11-09 | service bulletin | Latches/locks/linkages, electrical system, structure:body:hatchback/liftgate |
| 2023-04-05 | service bulletin | Latches/locks/linkages, structure |
| 2022-08-23 | service bulletin | Latches/locks/linkages, electrical system |
| 2021-10-13 | service bulletin | Latches/locks/linkages, structure |
| 2021-06-07 | service bulletin | Latches/locks/linkages, electrical system |
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 |
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Air bags 4 documents (2023-05-08 – 2024-07-01)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-07-01 | service bulletin | Air bags, electrical system |
| 2024-04-04 | service bulletin | Air bags, electrical system, seats |
| 2024-04-01 | service bulletin | Air bags, seats, electrical system |
| 2023-05-08 | service bulletin | Air bags, equipment |
Seats 4 documents (2023-08-15 – 2024-04-04)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-04-04 | service bulletin | Seats, electrical system, air bags |
| 2023-10-25 | service bulletin | Seats, electrical system |
| 2023-09-28 | service bulletin | Seats, electrical system |
| 2023-08-15 | service bulletin | Seats |
Equipment:electrical:navigational system(global positioning system) 4 documents (2023-01-12 – 2023-12-18)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-12-18 | service bulletin | Equipment:electrical:navigational system(global positioning system), equipment,… |
| 2023-03-15 | service bulletin | Equipment:electrical:navigational system(global positioning system), electrical… |
| 2023-03-13 | service bulletin | Equipment:electrical:navigational system(global positioning system), electrical… |
| 2023-01-12 | service bulletin | Equipment:electrical:navigational system(global positioning system), electrical… |
Structure 4 documents (2020-08-10 – 2023-10-25)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-10-25 | service bulletin | Structure |
| 2023-09-12 | service bulletin | Structure |
| 2021-06-07 | service bulletin | Structure, equipment |
| 2020-08-10 | service bulletin | Structure |
Equipment adaptive/mobility 4 documents (2021-02-23 – 2022-07-08)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2022-07-08 | service bulletin | Equipment adaptive/mobility, power train |
| 2022-07-05 | service bulletin | Equipment adaptive/mobility, suspension |
| 2021-02-26 | service bulletin | Equipment adaptive/mobility, equipment, structure |
| 2021-02-23 | service bulletin | Equipment adaptive/mobility, equipment, power train |
Service brakes 3 documents (2024-06-25 – 2024-11-07)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-11-07 | service bulletin | Service brakes |
| 2024-08-05 | service bulletin | Service brakes |
| 2024-06-25 | service bulletin | Service brakes |
Equipment:electrical:infotainment 3 documents (2023-07-31 – 2023-11-10)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-11-10 | service bulletin | Equipment:electrical:infotainment, electrical system, equipment:electrical:info… |
| 2023-10-12 | service bulletin | Equipment:electrical:infotainment, equipment, electrical system |
| 2023-07-31 | service bulletin | Equipment:electrical:infotainment, equipment, electrical system |
Fuel/propulsion system 2 documents (2024-05-03 – 2024-07-18)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-07-18 | service bulletin | Fuel/propulsion system, engine |
| 2024-05-03 | service bulletin | Fuel/propulsion system, engine |
Fuel system 2 documents (2021-08-30 – 2024-01-22)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-01-22 | service bulletin | Fuel system, gasoline, fuel system, diesel:storage:tank assembly |
| 2021-08-30 | service bulletin | Fuel system, diesel:storage:tank assembly, fuel system, gasoline |
Equipment:electrical:infotainment:software 2 documents (2022-01-28 – 2023-07-13)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-07-13 | service bulletin | Equipment:electrical:infotainment:software, electrical system, equipment:electr… |
| 2022-01-28 | service bulletin | Equipment:electrical:infotainment:software |
Equipment:electrical:radio/tape deck/CD etc. 2 documents (2021-12-15 – 2023-03-15)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-03-15 | service bulletin | Equipment:electrical:radio/tape deck/CD etc., electrical system |
| 2021-12-15 | service bulletin | Equipment:electrical:radio/tape deck/CD etc., electrical system |
Power train:axle assembly 1 document (2024-01-08)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-01-08 | service bulletin | Power train:axle assembly, power train |
Communication:manufacturer telematics 1 document (2023-10-26)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-10-26 | service bulletin | Communication:manufacturer telematics, electrical system, equipment |
Engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control:catalytic convertor 1 document (2023-10-09)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-10-09 | service bulletin | Engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control:catalytic convertor, … |
Forward collision avoidance 1 document (2023-09-11)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-09-11 | service bulletin | Forward collision avoidance, equipment, electrical system |
Structure:body:hatchback/liftgate 1 document (2023-09-11)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-09-11 | service bulletin | Structure:body:hatchback/liftgate, structure, equipment |
Engine and engine cooling:engine:engine control module (ecu/ecm):software 1 document (2023-07-18)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-07-18 | service bulletin | Engine and engine cooling:engine:engine control module (ecu/ecm):software, engi… |
Power train:automatic transmission:torque converter 1 document (2023-06-13)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-06-13 | service bulletin | Power train:automatic transmission:torque converter, engine and engine cooling,… |
Engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control 1 document (2022-10-31)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2022-10-31 | service bulletin | Engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control, power train |
Engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control:gas recirculation valve (EGR valve) 1 document (2022-02-28)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2022-02-28 | service bulletin | Engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control:gas recirculation val… |
Electronic stability control:automatic (asc) 1 document (2022-02-08)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2022-02-08 | service bulletin | Electronic stability control:automatic (asc), electrical system |
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 |
Equipment:other:owners/service/other manual 1 document (2020-09-09)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2020-09-09 | service bulletin | Equipment:other:owners/service/other manual, electrical system |
310 communications on file, grouped into 33 categories.
Fuel economy
| Trim | Engine | Transmission | Drive | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Outback AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | Automatic (AV-S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 26 | 33 | 29 |
| Outback AWD | 2.4L 4cyl | Automatic (AV-S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 23 | 30 | 26 |
Safety ratings
| Configuration | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Subaru Outback SUV AWD | ★★★★★ 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
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