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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 Outback, Forester, Legacy, Impreza and other models. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 20V002000 Filed Jan 2, 2020

Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode

Air bags · frontal · passenger side · inflator module
83.9% repairedof 127,547 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 20V002000
Listed for Subaru Outback, Forester, Legacy, Impreza and other models. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 20V001000 Filed Jan 2, 2020

Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode

Air bags · frontal · passenger side · inflator module
89.2% repairedof 258,813 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 20V001000
Listed for Subaru Outback. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 19V910000 Filed Dec 19, 2019

Air Bag Control Module Incompatible With Air Bag

Air bags · air bag/restraint control module
80.4% repairedof 46 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 19V910000
Listed for Subaru Forester, Crosstrek, Ascent. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 19V856000 Filed Dec 2, 2019

PCV Valve Can Separate

Engine and engine cooling · exhaust system · emission control · crankcase (pcv)
95.8% repairedof 51,613 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 19V856000
Listed for Subaru Ascent. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 19V855000 Filed Dec 2, 2019

Incorrect Measurement of Hydraulic Fluid Pressure

Power train · automatic transmission · control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)
98.1% repairedof 76,842 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 19V855000
Listed for Subaru Impreza, Crosstrek. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 19V743000 Filed Oct 18, 2019

ECM Software May Cause Stall

Electrical system · ignition
93.2% 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 19V743000
Listed for Subaru Impreza. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 19V745000 Filed Oct 17, 2019

PCV Valve May Separate

Engine and engine cooling · exhaust system · emission control · crankcase (pcv)
70.8% repairedof 251 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 19V745000
Listed for Subaru Impreza, Crosstrek. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 19V744000 Filed Oct 17, 2019

PCV Valve May Separate

Engine and engine cooling · exhaust system · emission control · crankcase (pcv)
92.5% repairedof 205,000 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 19V744000
Listed for Subaru Forester. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 19V701000 Filed Oct 3, 2019

Occupant Detection System May Deactivate Airbag

Air bags · sensor · occupant classification
87.7% repairedof 366,282 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 19V701000
Listed for Subaru Outback, Legacy. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 19V664000 Filed Sep 18, 2019

Loose or Missing Brake Pedal Mounting Bracket Bolt

Service brakes, hydraulic · pedals and linkages
99.9% repairedof 3,467 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 19V664000
Listed for Subaru Ascent. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 19V519000 Filed Jul 10, 2019

Driveshaft may Disconnect

Power train · driveline · driveshaft
100% repairedof 166 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 19V519000
Listed for Subaru Outback, Legacy. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 19V493000 Filed Jun 26, 2019

Improperly Applied Spot Welds

Structure
100% repairedof 2,107 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 19V493000
Listed for Subaru Crosstrek. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 19V404000 Filed May 30, 2019

Window Glass Improperly Tempered/FMVSS 205

Visibility
82.8% repairedof 256 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 19V404000
Listed for Subaru Outback, Forester, Legacy, Impreza and other models. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 19V297000 Filed Apr 11, 2019

Ignition Switch may Turn Off

Electrical system · ignition · switch
63.9% repairedof 511 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 19V297000
Listed for Subaru Forester, Impreza, Crosstrek, WRX. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 19V149000 Filed Feb 28, 2019

Brake Lights May Not Illuminate

Exterior lighting · brake lights · switch
78.3% repairedof 1,303,530 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 19V149000
Listed for Subaru Forester, Crosstrek. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 19V065000 Filed Feb 6, 2019

Loss of Electric Power Steering Assist

Steering · electric power assist system
100% repairedof 10,417 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 19V065000
Listed for Subaru Outback, Forester, Legacy, Impreza and other models. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 19V009000 Filed Jan 9, 2019

Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode

Air bags · frontal · passenger side · inflator module
94% repairedof 452,630 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 19V009000
Listed for Subaru Outback, Forester, Legacy, Impreza and other models. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 19V008000 Filed Jan 9, 2019

Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode

Air bags · frontal · passenger side · inflator module
93.8% repairedof 330,120 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 19V008000
Listed for Subaru Outback, Forester, Legacy, Impreza and other models. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 19V007000 Filed Jan 9, 2019

Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode

Air bags · frontal · passenger side · inflator module
95.2% repairedof 43,394 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 19V007000
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

Subaru recalls by model

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

Where to next

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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.