SUBARU OUTBACKSubaru Outback

Vehicle Details: Recalls, Consumer Complaints, Service Bulletins

Below you will find all available information on the SUBARU OUTBACK, manufacturered by Fuji Heavy Industries U.s.a., Inc. (c/o Subaru Of America).

ManufacturerKnown WMI(s)Fuel Type
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Frequently Asked Questions
  • Where is the SUBARU OUTBACK produced?
     - The SUBARU OUTBACK is produced in Cherry Hill Nj, United States (usa).
  • Are there recalls for the SUBARU OUTBACK?
     - There are 6 recall(s) for the SUBARU OUTBACK, additional information is below.
NHTSA Mandated Recalls
  • Recall R/2010/130 [UK]: Cvt gearbox oil may leak and loss of drive may occur

  • Recall R/2013/119 [UK]: Brakes may fail

  • Recall R/2015/131 [UK]: Brake lamps may not function

  • Recall R/2016/147 [UK]: Engine may stall

  • Recall R/2018/122 [UK]: Front passenger airbag inflator may fail

  • Recall R/2018/141 [UK]: Front passenger airbag inflator may rupture in a deployment event

To ensure accuracy and for your safety, it is recommended to do a free VIN recall check here or here [USA] - UK - Canada.

Bulletins

Bulletins are notices put out by manufacturers in conjunction with the NHTSA to notify the public of manufacturing issues or changes.

  • TKA-18R, TKB-18R - AIR BAGS: "subaru of america, inc. Has determined that a defect, which relates to motor vehicle safety, exists in certain subaru vehicles listed, equipped with a non-desiccated takata-sourced passenger side frontal airbag containing the propellant p
  • 037012R - ENGINE (PWS): Repair procedure for high-pitched sound
  • TechnicalSupport - LANE DEPARTURE:LANE KEEP:NAVIGATION SYSTEM/SOFTWARE: Overview to the subaru sd card navigation system
  • SOA427V1610 - ENGINE (PWS): New genuine subaru certified cvtf-ii fluid p/n soa427v1610
  • L101SAJ001 - TRAILER HITCHES: It has come to our attention that there may be a potential parts quality issue with our current outback trailer hitches, part number l101saj001.
  • 0214013 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: Oil filler cap gasket coming unseated
  • 15-304-22R - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: This bulletin has been developed to outline the steps for gathering basic but essential information during diagnosis of infotainment concerns.
  • 01-167-08R - EQUIPMENT: This bulletin contains additional information for recommended materials listed in the service manuals for individual models.
  • 15-302-22 - EQUIPMENT: This bulletin contains illustrations of exchange components and their manufacturer as well as a description of the proper exchange procedure.
  • 15-192-22R - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: This bulletin has been developed to outline the steps for gathering basic essential information during diagnosis and repair of the infotainment concerns. (applicable to all models with harman or denso cp1 infotainment).
  • 07-178-21 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: This bulletin is being released as guidance for proper testing and charging of vehicle batteries. This bulletin will focus on those required procedures necessary to ensure the best possible outcome.
  • 15-242-19R - EQUIPMENT: This bulletin has been developed for use as a quick reference tool to aid in diagnosing operational concerns of the gen 2 telematics systema??S remote access features.
  • 15-282-21R - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: This bulletin provides additional procedures and a detailed flow chart to use when diagnosing customer concerns regarding operation of the starlink res feature.
  • 15-266-20R - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: This bulletin provides helpful procedures and best practices to utilize when customers present with concerns relating to the operation of their gen 2 telematics system equipped subaru.
  • 15-281-21R - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: This bulletin will focus on the remote engine start (res) takeover process and potential customer concerns which may arise when taking over operation of the vehicle after starting it using the gen2 starlink telematics res feature.
  • 15-267-20R - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: This document discusses some of the conditions that may trigger an automatic collision notification (acn) (gen1) or advanced automatic collision notification (aacn) (gen2), without a collision, airbag deployment, or accident taking place.
  • 15-219-18R - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: When attempting to complete the starlink telematics subscription process, an error code 202 and / or 204 may occur preventing the process from completing successfully.
  • TechTips - EQUIPMENT: .Qmr of the month.
  • 01-167-08R - EQUIPMENT: This bulletin contains additional information for recommended materials listed in the service manuals for individual models
  • 09-51-08R - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: This bulletin is to advise of soaa??S revised catalytic converter recycling program shipping procedure.
  • Subaru Tech Tips - EQUIPMENT: Special edition updates on subaru - u
  • Subarunet Announ - POWER TRAIN: Returning empty plastic transmission and short block cases.
  • Subaru Tech Tips - EQUIPMENT: Special edition
  • 14-22-16R - EQUIPMENT: To help reduce confusion and increase technician efficiency, subaru of america, inc. (soa) has developed the following cross reference list to help locate the appropriate special service tool.
  • 15-276-20 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Mysubaru app ios device capatability
  • Tech Tips - EQUIPMENT: Subaru service and technical support line newsletter. (qmr of the month)
  • 14-22-16R - EQUIPMENT: Special service tools cross reference list.
  • 01-182-20 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL : This service information bulletin announces a major change to the current parts retention policy.
  • 01-181-20 - EQUIPMENT: All models (vehicle cleaning- covid-19best practices)
  • Subaru Tech Tips - EQUIPMENT: Subaru service and technical support line newletter.
  • 14-22-16R - EQUIPMENT: To help reduce confusion and increase technician efficiency, subaru of america, inc. (soa) has developed the following cross reference list to help locate the appropriate special service tool.
  • 06-68-19 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC: This service information bulletin announces instruction for application of additional lubrication between the brake caliper support and pad clips. This will prevent the pad from dragging due to corrosion buildup which may result in uneven o
  • 16-84-12 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS: Inspection procedure for a/t fluid cooler hose connections
  • 03-70-12 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION: Summary to be provided on a future date.
  • 03-68-12R - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION: Summary to be provided on a future date.
  • 010801 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR: Subject regarding alternator supplier update. *tt
Most Recent Consumer Complaints and Accidents
CrashFireTowedInjuredDeathsFailure
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The check engine light has illuminated on two occasions, the first time the vehicle was taken to the dealer the consumer was told that there was a faulty switch in the emisson system that was replaced, on the second occasion it was explained that on both occasions the ecu was falsely indicating a condition that did not exist and the computer code was faulty, the last time it was allegedly three cylinders not firing. Nlm

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