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Subaru Outback safety recalls

Every road vehicle recall DVSA lists for the Subaru Outback since 1992: what the problem is, how it is put right, how many vehicles it covers and when they were built. Newest first.

Recalls for the Subaru Outback. Also see car recalls by year and make.

Last updated
Records analysed
15 recalls matched to this model
Methodology
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  • Recalls since 1992 15 launched 2010 to 2024
  • Most recent 1 November 2024 DVSA recall R/2024/391
  • Recalls 2016 to 2025 11 launched in those ten years
  • Busiest year 2018 4 recalls launched

Does a recall affect your Subaru Outback?

Not every Subaru Outback is affected. Each recall covers cars built on particular dates or with particular VINs, which DVSA’s file does not list in full. To check a specific car, use GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check with its registration, or ask the manufacturer or a dealer, who can check the VIN.

Subaru Outback recalls by year

Recalls launched each year, 2010 to 2026

2018 had the most, with 4. A count of recalls is not a measure of safety: one recall can cover a handful of cars or tens of thousands.

Subaru Outback safety recalls by year of launch
Year Recalls
’10 1
’11 0
’12 0
’13 0
’14 2
’15 1
’16 1
’17 0
’18 4
’19 3
’20 0
’21 0
’22 2
’23 0
’24 1
’25 0
’26 0

Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis January 1992 to September 2026 Updated

Every Subaru Outback recall, newest first

2024 1 recall

SRT 351 - Malfunction of inhibitor switch on CVT

Launched 1 November 2024 DVSA recall R/2024/391 Manufacturer ref. SRT351

Defect
On affected vehicles the reverse lamp may not illuminate and / or the rear-view monitor may not display an image from the rear-view camera.
Remedy
Replace the inhibitor switch with an improved part.
Vehicles affected
116 Outback vehicles
Built
8 Feb 2021 to 7 Sept 2022

2022 2 recalls

The electronic park brake connector may disconnect

Launched 1 September 2022 DVSA recall R/2022/260 Manufacturer ref. SRT-324

Defect
The electronic park brake connector may disconnect.
Remedy
Inspect the electronic park brake connector and if necessary fit a retaining clip.
Vehicles affected
4,769 across everything the recall covers
Built
13 May 2014 to 28 Nov 2018

The eyesight logic may cause an un-necessary activation of the pre-collision braking

Launched 1 March 2022 DVSA recall R/2022/053

Defect
The Eyesight logic may cause un-necessary activation of the pre-collision braking.
Remedy
Re-program the Eyesight software
Vehicles affected
152 Outback vehicles
Built
25 Nov 2020 to 21 Jun 2021

2019 3 recalls

A driving range indicator in the multi information display has a program error

Launched 20 March 2019 DVSA recall R/2019/052 Manufacturer ref. SRT-262

Defect
Driver multi-function display inaccurate remaining fuel mileage range.
Remedy
Affected vehicles will have a software enhancement.
Vehicles affected
422 across everything the recall covers
Built
27 Jul 2017 to 1 Aug 2018
Also covers

The load may exceed the valve spring's fatigue strength and the spring may fracture

Launched 1 March 2019 DVSA recall R/2019/025 Manufacturer ref. SRCB-261

Defect
Engine valve springs may fracture.
Remedy
Replace all engine valve springs.
Vehicles affected
812 across everything the recall covers
Built
1 Jan 2013 to 31 Dec 2014

Electronic parking brake capacitor on inner circuit board and magnet ring of the sensor may fracture

Launched 1 January 2019 DVSA recall R/2018/346 Manufacturer ref. SRT240

Defect
Electronic park brake capacitor may fracture and fail.
Remedy
Replace the park brake actuator on affected vehicles.
Vehicles affected
4,199 across everything the recall covers
Built
25 May 2005 to 27 Jun 2014
Also covers

2018 4 recalls

Mis connection of the fuel pump connector

Launched 1 December 2018 DVSA recall R/2018/326 Manufacturer ref. SRT239

Defect
Fuel pump wiring poor connection.
Remedy
Replace fuel pump harness and inspect pump flange or damage. Replace if required.
Vehicles affected
6,649 across everything the recall covers
Built
1 Jan 2004 to 31 Jul 2009

Obstruction in cowl area may force wipers to park out of position and overheat

Launched 20 September 2018 DVSA recall R/2018/229 Manufacturer ref. SRCB-WI-ZYT

Defect
If wipers become obstructed motor may over heat with risk of fire
Remedy
Replace wiper motor bottom cover on affected vehicles
Vehicles affected
3,906 across everything the recall covers
Built
1 Jan 2009 to 31 Dec 2014
Also covers

Front passenger airbag inflator may rupture in a deployment event

Launched 23 July 2018 DVSA recall R/2018/141 Manufacturer ref. SRCB / ZRTRW / REZ / RPF

Defect
Potential injury if Airbag deployed
Remedy
On Affected vehicles replace Airbag inflator unit
Vehicles affected
7,589 across everything the recall covers
Built
Build dates not given

Front passenger airbag inflator may fail

Launched 30 April 2018 DVSA recall R/2018/122 Manufacturer ref. 21 ZYT OOX

Defect
Front passenger air bag inflator may fail.
Remedy
On affected vehicles replace airbag inflator unit.
Vehicles affected
13,200 across everything the recall covers
Built
1 Jan 2004 to 31 Dec 2009

2016 1 recall

Engine may stall

Launched 1 August 2016 DVSA recall R/2016/147

Defect
The crack on air intake ducts could cause the engine rough idle lower the power and the engine stall. Engine may stall whilst driving. Possible safety hazard whilst driving in traffic
Remedy
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and check date on air intake duct. Depending on finds the air intake ducts may have to be replaced.
Vehicles affected
255 across everything the recall covers
Built
Build dates not given

2015 1 recall

Brake lamps may not function

Launched 11 June 2015 DVSA recall R/2015/131

Defect
There is no inherent problem with the brake lamp switch. However if the brake lamp switch did fail the driver would not be informed that the brake lamps were not working or the adaptive cruise control or pre-collision braking. The brake lamps not working would increase the risk of an incident during normal driving.
Remedy
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and reprogram the driving support system.
Vehicles affected
436 Outback vehicles
Built
Build dates not given

2014 2 recalls

Brake fluid may leak

Launched 30 November 2014 DVSA recall R/2014/127 Manufacturer ref. SRT202

Defect
It is possible that corrosion can form on unprotected hidden brake pipes. This could result in the failure of the pipes and loss of brake fluid which can affect the brake system and ultimately cause reduced braking efficiency.
Remedy
Recall all affected vehicles to inspect and if required replace the subject brake pipes.
Vehicles affected
21,343 across everything the recall covers
Built
1 Jan 2004 to 31 Dec 2009

Brakes may fail

Launched 24 January 2014 DVSA recall R/2013/119

Defect
It is possible that the metallic brake pipes that connect to the four way connector may be affected by corrosion in the Salt Belt Areas. If left unattended this could result in the pipes being subject to excessive corrosion which may cause a fluid leak. In extreme cases this may result in a reduction in braking efficiency.
Remedy
Recall all affected vehicles to inspect and either provide additional protection or replace the brake pipes.
Vehicles affected
12,379 across everything the recall covers
Built
Build dates not given
Also covers

2010 1 recall

CVT gearbox oil may leak and loss of drive may occur

Launched 3 September 2010 DVSA recall R/2010/130

Defect
A gearbox oil cooler hose may split causing loss of drive and oil to leak onto the road surface with the ensuing danger to other road users.
Remedy
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to fit a modified oil cooler hose.
Vehicles affected
404 across everything the recall covers
Built
Build dates not given
Also covers

Data sources and methodology

Datasets used on this page
Figures Source Period Records Updated
Safety recalls Vehicle safety recalls Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Derived statistics UK Motoring 		January 1992 to September 2026 15 recalls matched to this model 15 September 2026
  • Road vehicle recalls (DVSA numbers starting R/) whose model names match the Subaru Outback. DVSA records some recalls under a range or chassis name we cannot match, so this list may be incomplete.
  • Vehicles affected is the number the manufacturer reported to DVSA. When one recall covers several models, DVSA often gives only the total.
  • Build dates are the periods the manufacturer gave. Some recalls have none. VINs are not shown.
  • Concerns written in capitals have been put in sentence case, and apostrophes lost in DVSA’s file have been put back. The text is otherwise DVSA’s.
How we calculate these figures All data sources

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