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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

155 campaigns, newest first.

Listed for Subaru WRX. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 23V016000 Filed Jan 23, 2023

Incorrect Information in Owner's Manual/FMVSS 108

Equipment · other · owners/service/other manual
99.6% repairedof 4,615 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 23V016000
Listed for Subaru Ascent. Not checked against your VIN.
Park outside: fire risk. NHTSA advises parking outside and away from buildings until the recall repair is done.
Recall 22V907000 Filed Dec 8, 2022

Improperly Fastened Ground Bolts May Cause Fire

Electrical system · wiring · interior/under dash
95.6% repairedof 271,694 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 22V907000
Listed for Subaru Forester. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 22V838000 Filed Nov 10, 2022

Seat Belt Assembly Malfunction

Seat belts
68.8% repairedof 16 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 22V838000
Listed for Subaru Outback, Impreza. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 22V712000 Filed Sep 22, 2022

Windshield May Detach in a Crash/FMVSS 212

Visibility · windshield
100% repairedof 42 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 22V712000
Listed for Subaru Impreza. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 22V624000 Filed Aug 12, 2022

Damaged Lamp Reflectors/FMVSS 108

Exterior lighting · headlights
66.2% repairedof 188,397 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 22V624000
Listed for Subaru WRX. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 22V522000 Filed Jul 21, 2022

Inoperative Backup Lights and Rearview Image

Exterior lighting · back up lights · switch
61.4% repairedof 59,934 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 22V522000
Listed for Subaru Outback, Legacy. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 22V485000 Filed Jul 8, 2022

Drive Chain May Break Causing Loss of Drive Power

Power train · automatic transmission · control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)
78% repairedof 182 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 22V485000
Listed for Subaru Outback. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 22V473000 Filed Jul 1, 2022

Loose Electrical Connection May Cause Engine Stall

Electrical system · wiring
100% repairedof 15 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 22V473000
Listed for Subaru Solterra; Toyota bZ4X. Not checked against your VIN.
NHTSA: Do not drive. NHTSA says owners should not drive these vehicles until the recall repair is done. What a Do Not Drive recall means
Recall 22V444000 Filed Jun 23, 2022

Wheel May Detach From Vehicle

Wheels · hub
100% repairedof 661 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 22V444000
Listed for Subaru Outback, Legacy, Ascent. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 21V955000 Filed Dec 9, 2021

Drive Chain May Break Causing Loss of Drive Power

Power train · automatic transmission · control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)
96.6% repairedof 198,255 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 21V955000
Listed for Subaru Ascent. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 21V954000 Filed Dec 9, 2021

Tie Rods May Separate

Steering · linkages · tie rod assembly
97.3% repairedof 1,305 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 21V954000
Listed for Subaru Impreza. Not checked against your VIN.
NHTSA: Do not drive. NHTSA says owners should not drive these vehicles until the recall repair is done. What a Do Not Drive recall means
Recall 21V675000 Filed Aug 30, 2021

Lower Control Arm Weld Failure

Suspension · front · control arm · lower arm
98.1% repairedof 802 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 21V675000
Listed for Subaru Outback, Forester, Legacy, Impreza and other models. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 21V587000 Filed Jul 29, 2021

Fuel Pump May Fail

Fuel system, gasoline · delivery · fuel pump
95.1% repairedof 175,968 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 21V587000
Listed for Subaru Impreza, Crosstrek. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 21V264000 Filed Apr 15, 2021

ECM Software May Cause Stall

Electrical system · ignition
93.9% repairedof 466,205 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 21V264000
Listed for Subaru Forester, Crosstrek. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 21V263000 Filed Apr 15, 2021

Rear Stabilizer Bracket Bolts May Detach

Suspension · rear
95.9% repairedof 408,271 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 21V263000
Listed for Subaru Outback, Impreza. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 21V024000 Filed Jan 26, 2021

CVT Select Lever Cable Nut Not Tightened Properly

Power train · shift linkage/cable/rod
100% repairedof 383 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 21V024000
Listed for Subaru Outback, Legacy. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 20V766000 Filed Dec 10, 2020

Rearview Camera may Shut Down/FMVSS 111

Back over prevention · display function
99.3% repairedof 7,741 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 20V766000
Listed for Subaru Outback, Legacy, Impreza, Ascent. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 20V218000 Filed Apr 16, 2020

Fuel Pump May Become Inoperative/Engine Stall

Fuel system, gasoline · delivery · fuel pump
98.2% repairedof 188,207 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 20V218000
Listed for Subaru Crosstrek. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 20V189000 Filed Mar 31, 2020

Rear Seat Belt Assemblies May Not Lock As Intended

Seat belts · rear/other
92.2% repairedof 4,862 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 20V189000
Listed for Subaru Outback, Forester, Legacy, Impreza and other models. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 20V003000 Filed Jan 2, 2020

Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode

Air bags · frontal · passenger side · inflator module
82.3% repairedof 111,562 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 20V003000

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.