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Subaru Recalls

What this means

NHTSA lists 155 recall campaigns that cover Subaru vehicles in our catalog, filed between 1988 and 2026. The Subaru Outback has the most complaints filed of any Subaru model, with 71 campaigns.

Data summary generated from official records. Methodology Data: NHTSA, DOT, EPA · Refreshed Oct 6, 2026

Subaru recall campaigns, newest first

9 campaigns filed in 2018, newest first.

Listed for Subaru Outback, Legacy, BRZ. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 18V935000 Filed Dec 31, 2018

Camera Image may not Display/FMVSS 111

Visibility · rearview mirrors/devices
97.8% repairedof 71,190 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 18V935000
Listed for Subaru Outback, Legacy. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 18V773000 Filed Nov 1, 2018

Incorrect Fuel Range Display May Cause Stall

Electrical system · software
93.3% repairedof 228,648 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 18V773000
Listed for Subaru Impreza, XV CrossTrek, BRZ; Scion FR-S. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 18V772000 Filed Nov 1, 2018

Engine Valve Spring Failure may cause Engine Stall

Engine and engine cooling · engine
70.2% repairedof 165,534 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 18V772000
Listed for Subaru Outback, Legacy. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 18V626000 Filed Sep 13, 2018

Electronic Parking Brake may Fail

Parking brake
71.3% repairedof 27,175 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 18V626000
Listed for Subaru Ascent. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 18V508000 Filed Aug 2, 2018

Missing Spot Welds in B-Pillar Area

Structure · body · roof and pillars
100% repairedof 293 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 18V508000
Listed for Subaru Forester. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 18V455000 Filed Jul 10, 2018

Incorrect Tire Information on Label/FMVSS 110

Equipment · other · labels
77.1% repairedof 3,654 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 18V455000
Listed for Subaru Outback, Forester, Legacy, Impreza and other models. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 18V014000 Filed Jan 9, 2018

Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode

Air bags · frontal · passenger side · inflator module
93.5% repairedof 72,150 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 18V014000
Listed for Subaru Outback, Forester, Legacy, Impreza and other models. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 18V013000 Filed Jan 9, 2018

Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode

Air bags · frontal · passenger side · inflator module
94.4% repairedof 93,209 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 18V013000
Listed for Subaru Outback, Forester, Legacy, Impreza and other models. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 18V012000 Filed Jan 9, 2018

Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode

Air bags · frontal · passenger side · inflator module
96.3% repairedof 64,179 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 18V012000

Subaru recalls by model

Subaru Legacy recalls (81)Subaru Outback recalls (71)Subaru Impreza recalls (53)Subaru Forester recalls (43)

Where to next

Every Subaru modelSubaru models →Decode a Subaru VINSubaru VIN decoder →Check your exact carNHTSA's VIN lookup →
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes

Processing

  • Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
  • Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.

Limitations

  • Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
  • Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
  • Recent model years are still collecting reports.

Review

Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.

Changelog

  • 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.
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Campaigns filed per year

20263 20255 20241 202312 20228 20217 20206 201917 20189 20177 201611 20155

Source: NHTSA, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.