Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2021 Subaru Outback has 7 NHTSA engine complaints and 0 engine-related recalls.
7
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| 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, ... |
| Oct 16, 2024 | ENGINE | Thermo control valve failure. Would not cover it |
| Mar 3, 2024 | ENGINE | failure/malfunction of thermo coolant control valve some of the systems safety features have been di... |
| Feb 19, 2024 | ENGINE,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | While doing a casual drive, engine made a noise after work at night. Woke up in the morning and chec... |
| May 31, 2022 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2021 Subaru Outback. The contact stated while at a traffic light, the vehicle sta... |
| Sep 16, 2021 | ENGINE | Bought this new Subaru in December and the battery died twice after a week and a half of not driving... |
| Dec 8, 2020 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2021 Subaru Outback. The contact stated while coming out of a full stop, the vehi... |