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2015 Subaru Outback Engine Problems

Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2015 Subaru Outback has 23 NHTSA engine complaints and 0 engine-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2015 Subaru Outback

Visibility
125
Electrical
118
Other
94
Powertrain
34
Structure
29
Engine
23
Speed Control
20
Brakes
16
Steering
13
Airbags
8
Wheels
7
Suspension
4
Lights
3

23

Complaints

0

Recalls

1

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

All Engine Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Jun 11, 2025ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGThe contact owns a 2015 Subaru Outback. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, there wa...
Jan 1, 2025ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGThe contact owns a 2015 Subaru Outback. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed spee...
May 25, 2023ENGINEThe car had a recall on it for the catalytic converter and front pipe and bellows being cracked. It ...
Mar 1, 2023ENGINEThe cam carrier has a leak that is causing oil to slowly leak out of the car. The current issue is c...
Dec 18, 2021ENGINEEngine consistently burns oil. Adding pints between factory recommended oil change interval when low...
Aug 25, 2021ENGINEOn 8/25/21, during servicing, I was informed by the Subaru dealer who has always serviced my car tha...
Jul 6, 2021ENGINECar stalled, could not take out of gear; could not restart, could not set emergency brake, couldn’t ...
May 11, 2021ENGINEThe contact owned a 2015 Subaru Outback. The contact stated that while driving at 60 MPH, he was ale...
Apr 28, 2021ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMWhile driving at highway speed and traveling over about 6 hours, the car simply shut off. We were tr...
Mar 11, 2021ENGINETHE MUFFLER MAKES A RATTLING OR GROWLING NOISE WHEN IDLING OR COASTING. THE NOISE DISAPPEARS WHEN AC...
Feb 27, 2021ENGINEWITHIN 80K MILES THE CAR HAS STARTED SHOWING HIGH ENGINE OIL CONSUMPTION. ENGINE OIL IS TO BE CHANGE...
Feb 1, 2021ENGINEI HAVE THIS ISSUE WITH MY MUFFLER. TSB 09-66-16 REAR MUFFLER SHELL RIGIDITY ENHANCEMENT THI...
Aug 11, 2020ENGINESERVICE TECHNICIAN REPORTED A NOISE AND LEAK FROM CATALYTIC SYSTEM. HINT OF EXHAUST PRESENT IN DRIVE...
Jun 4, 2020ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 SUBARU OUTBACK. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AU...
Dec 17, 2019ENGINENOTED OVER A PERIOD OF SEVERAL WEEKS, AN INCREASE IN EXHAUST NOISE FROM THE FRONT OF THE CAR. THE C...
Jul 6, 2018ENGINEWE NOTICED AN EXHAUST LEAK (NOISY) ON OUR 2015 OUTBACK, UPON INSPECTION BY THE DEALER THEY DETERMINE...
Mar 2, 2018ENGINEEXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION BETWEEN OIL CHANGE. WHEN THE VEHICLE REACHED TO 45,000 MILES, THE LOW OIL...
Mar 1, 2018ENGINEEXCESSIVE EXHAUST ENTERING PASSENGER CABIN ANYTIME THE ENGINE IS RUNNING BECAUSE OF CRACK IN FLEX PI...
Jul 21, 2017ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMVERY DIFFICULT TO START-PROBLEM WITH PUSH TO START BUTTON AND ENGINE NOT GETTING FUEL. VEHICLE STATI...
Mar 18, 2015ENGINEDEAR SIR, ON FEBRUARY 11,2015 WE PURCHASED A NEW 2015 OUTBACK 2.5 PREMIUM AT SELLER DEALER 400106 ...

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