Subaru problems, complaints & recalls

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

Owners have filed 13,002 safety complaints with NHTSA about Subaru vehicles in our database, and Subaru has issued 114 recall campaigns. Pick a model to see its problem areas and worst model years.

Complaints
13,002
Recalls
114
Models
18

Subaru models with the most complaints

All Subaru models

ModelYearsComplaintsRecallsMost complaints
Subaru Outback2005–20265,375562019
Subaru Forester2005–20263,427372019
Subaru Ascent2019–2026968132019
Subaru Crosstrek2013–2026928132019
Subaru Impreza2005–2026878432019
Subaru Legacy2005–2025850502017
Subaru WRX2005–2025211222017
Subaru XV Crosstrek2013–201514232013
Subaru Solterra2023–20267752023
Subaru BRZ2013–2024535—
Subaru Uncharted20264002026
Subaru Trailseeker20262902026
Subaru B9 Tribeca2006–2012167—
Subaru Baja2005–200669—
Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid2019–202613—
Subaru Tribeca2006–2014116—
Subaru Forester Hybrid2025–202603—
Subaru WRX STI2008–201402—

Recent Subaru recalls

  • Recall 26V436000Jul 7, 2026541,237 vehicles

    Risk: An incorrect GAWR label may lead to an overloaded vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 26V393000Jun 18, 202620,991 vehicles

    Risk: An unexpected loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 26V346000May 28, 202669,663 vehicles

    Risk: A detached glass panel may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 26V106000Feb 23, 202669,870 vehicles

    Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

  • Recall 25V889000Dec 18, 20255,603 vehicles

    Risk: A rear hatch support bracket that detaches can allow the rear hatch to fall unexpectedly during use and increase the risk of injury.

  • Recall 25V744000Oct 30, 20251,024,407 vehicles

    Risk: A rearview camera that fails to display an image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 25V577000Sep 4, 202594,320 vehicles

    Risk: An inoperative defroster and defogger system can decrease the driver's visibility under certain driving conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 25V419000Jun 19, 20252,938 vehicles

    Risk: A loose child seat anchor bolt increases the risk of injury to a child during a crash.

  • Recall 25V033000Jan 23, 202520,366 vehicles

    Risk: A loss of vehicle stability increases the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 24V227000Mar 22, 2024118,723 vehicles

    Risk: An air bag that does not deploy during a crash can increase the risk of injury.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology