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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, 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
Listed for Subaru Crosstrek. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 17V701000 Filed Nov 7, 2017

Incorrect Floor Mat Retention Bracket

Service brakes
90.6% repairedof 2,367 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 17V701000
Listed for Subaru WRX. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 17V625000 Filed Oct 6, 2017

Subwoofer Wire may Overheat and Cause Fire

Electrical system · wiring
66.1% repairedof 9,178 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 17V625000
Listed for Subaru Impreza. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 17V216000 Filed Mar 29, 2017

Loss of Fuel Pressure from Fuel Vaporization

Fuel system, gasoline · delivery · hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
97.2% repairedof 33,131 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 17V216000
Listed for Subaru Impreza. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 17V132000 Filed Mar 2, 2017

Rearview Camera Display may not Function Properly

Back over prevention · camera system
97.6% repairedof 25,567 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 17V132000
Listed for Subaru Outback, Forester, Legacy, Impreza and other models. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 17V026000 Filed Jan 11, 2017

Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture

Air bags · frontal · passenger side · inflator module
93.6% repairedof 69,529 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 17V026000
Listed for Subaru Impreza, Baja; Saab 9-2X. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 17V016000 Filed Jan 10, 2017

Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture

Air bags · frontal · passenger side · inflator module
89% repairedof 62,764 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 17V016000
Listed for Subaru Outback, Forester, Legacy, Impreza and other models. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 17V014000 Filed Jan 10, 2017

Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture

Air bags · frontal · passenger side · inflator module
97.2% repairedof 53,480 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 17V014000
Listed for Subaru Outback, Forester, Legacy, Impreza. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 16V738000 Filed Oct 13, 2016

Power Relay may Fail Allowing Air Pump to Overheat

Electrical system
60.9% repairedof 100,127 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 16V738000
Listed for Subaru Outback, Legacy. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 16V716000 Filed Oct 6, 2016

Improperly Aligned Knee Guard Bracket

Air bags · knee bolster
100% repairedof 54 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 16V716000
Listed for Subaru Outback, Legacy. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 16V694000 Filed Sep 27, 2016

Windshield Wiper Motor Bottom Cover may Melt

Visibility · windshield wiper/washer · motor
73.4% repairedof 592,647 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 16V694000
Listed for Subaru Outback. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 16V576000 Filed Aug 3, 2016

Loose Bolts may affect Braking and Handling

Service brakes, hydraulic · foundation components · disc · caliper
100% repairedof 99 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 16V576000
Listed for Subaru Outback, Legacy, Baja. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 16V361000 Filed May 25, 2016

Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture

Air bags · frontal · passenger side · inflator module
88.8% repairedof 62,940 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 16V361000

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.