Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2021 Subaru outback has 4 recalls, 284 complaints, and a 5-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
4
Recalls
284
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
21V024000
POWER TRAIN:SHIFT LINKAGE/CABLE/ROD
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2021 Outback and Impreza vehicles. The continuously variable transmission (CVT) select lever ca...
22V485000
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Outback and Legacy vehicles. A programming error in the Transmission Control Unit (TC...
23V755000
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH
Subaru of America, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2021 Crosstrek, 2022 Forester, 2021-2023 Legacy, and Outback vehicles. An insufficient weld m...
24V227000
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Outback and Legacy vehicles. A capacitor in the sensors for the Occupant Detection Sy...
Overall
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2021 Subaru Outback SUV AWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 26, 2026 | POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE | The failure involves the engine (powertrain), which was under warranty. The vehicle has experienced ... |
| Dec 23, 2025 | AIR BAGS | The airbag light came on in my car even though the cars airbags have never deployed. The code that ... |
| Nov 25, 2025 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,BACK OVER PREVENTION | On 10/29/25 the car lost power once it got to 3500rpm. Multiple warning lights came on. On 11/06/202... |
| Nov 4, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I was stopped at a stop sign and the car shut off as the auto on/off function. When I went to drive... |
| Sep 30, 2025 | STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Sunroof exploded driving home in 90 degree sunny and clear weather. It sounded like a gun went off r... |
| Sep 26, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | SUDDEN AACCELERATION: Cold started the car in garage, all OK. Then backed out and into turn around ... |
| Sep 22, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | The contact owns a 2021 Subaru Outback. The contact stated that while idling at a red traffic light,... |
| Sep 16, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | Wheel bearings failed at 55k miles , 5.25 years |
| Sep 9, 2025 | AIR BAGS | The contact owns a 2021 Subaru Outback. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: ... |
| Aug 4, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE | While slowly backing out of a parking space, the vehicle suddenly accelerated on it's own - I do not... |
| Jul 11, 2025 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,LANE DEPARTURE | The contact owns a 2021 Subaru Outback. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 MPH, ... |
| Jun 4, 2025 | AIR BAGS | The contact owns a 2021 Subaru Outback. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: ... |
| May 28, 2025 | AIR BAGS | The contact owns a 2021 Subaru Outback. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: ... |
| May 9, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The rear driver side window shattered while I was driving. There was no outside influence, and I wa... |
| Mar 28, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | Thermo Control Valve. Check engine light on. Eyesight Adaptive Cruise Control Automatic Emergency... |
| Mar 25, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Purchased used with just over 60k miles & have had less than a year. Vehicle still under 80k miles. ... |
| Feb 28, 2025 | AIR BAGS | The contact owns a 2021 Subaru Outback. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: ... |
| Jan 27, 2025 | AIR BAGS | The contact owns a 2021 Subaru Outback. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, th... |
| Jan 22, 2025 | AIR BAGS | The contact owns a 2021 Subaru Outback. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: ... |
| Dec 13, 2024 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | The speed control (adaptive) doesn't work. The interior heater doesn't work. Several lights includ... |