Manufacturer safety record
NHTSA holds 28,311 owner complaints and 183 recalls for Subaru vehicles from 1972 to 2026. The most complained-about model is the Outback (9,708 complaints). 146 new complaints were filed in the last 30 days.
| Model | Years | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outback | 1995-2026 | 9,708 | 72 |
| Forester | 1998-2026 | 6,556 | 45 |
| Legacy | 1987-2025 | 3,229 | 83 |
| Impreza | 1990-2026 | 2,716 | 58 |
| WRX | 2002-2026 | 982 | 24 |
| Crosstrek | 2012-2026 | 1,179 | 14 |
| Ascent | 2019-2026 | 1,051 | 13 |
| Impreza WRX/STI | 2012-2014 | 587 | 0 |
| Tribeca | 2006-2014 | 186 | 17 |
| Baja | 2003-2006 | 119 | 16 |
| XV Crosstrek | 2013-2016 | 308 | 3 |
| SVX | 1990-1997 | 291 | 0 |
| Outback Wilderness | 2023-2026 | 213 | 0 |
| BRZ | 2013-2024 | 102 | 5 |
| GL | 1980-1993 | 79 | 6 |
| XV Crosstrek Hybrid | 2014-2015 | 196 | 0 |
| Crosstrek Hybrid | 2016-2026 | 134 | 3 |
| Subaru | 1980-1989 | 12 | 8 |
| Solterra | 2023-2026 | 61 | 5 |
| Loyale | 1989-1994 | 67 | 4 |
| Crosstrek Wilderness | 2024-2026 | 134 | 0 |
| DL | 1980-1989 | 10 | 6 |
| Justy | 1987-1995 | 49 | 4 |
| Impreza WRX | 2008-2014 | 105 | 1 |
| XT | 1985-1991 | 9 | 5 |
| Forester Wilderness | 2023-2026 | 77 | 0 |
| Forester Hybrid | 2025-2026 | 0 | 3 |
| WRX STI | 2008-2018 | 15 | 2 |
| Impreza Wagon | 2010 | 46 | 0 |
| XT6 | 1988-1991 | 5 | 2 |
| 22 | 1972-1973 | 1 | 2 |
| 23 | 1972-1973 | 0 | 2 |
| 62 | 1972-1973 | 0 | 2 |
| 63 | 1972-1973 | 0 | 2 |
| Uncharted | 2026 | 40 | 0 |
| XT-6 | 1990-1993 | 0 | 2 |
| Trailseeker | 2026 | 30 | 0 |
| Impreza STI | 2008-2009 | 0 | 1 |
| Outback Sport | 2008-2009 | 0 | 1 |
| Wagon | 1991-2003 | 8 | 0 |
| Esteem | 2000-2001 | 3 | 0 |
| Brat | 1982 | 1 | 0 |
| DL1600 | 1984 | 1 | 0 |
| Subaru Truck | 1988 | 1 | 0 |
Last 30 days
All time
| # | Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2019 Subaru Outback | 1,036 | 3 | F |
| 2 | 2017 Subaru Outback | 921 | 4 | F |
| 3 | 2020 Subaru Outback | 906 | 6 | F |
| 4 | 2019 Subaru Forester | 834 | 3 | F |
| 5 | 2018 Subaru Outback | 816 | 3 | F |
| 6 | 2011 Subaru Outback | 653 | 16 | F |
| 7 | 2016 Subaru Outback | 643 | 4 | F |
| 8 | 2015 Subaru Forester | 617 | 3 | F |
| 9 | 2020 Subaru Forester | 603 | 0 | F |
| 10 | 2017 Subaru Forester | 593 | 1 | F |
| 11 | 2015 Subaru Outback | 509 | 5 | D |
| 12 | 2018 Subaru Forester | 500 | 3 | F |
| 13 | 2022 Subaru Outback | 467 | 4 | F |
| 14 | 2019 Subaru Ascent | 444 | 9 | F |
| 15 | 2002 Subaru WRX | 426 | 2 | F |
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2026 Crosstrek and Forester vehicles. The castle nut on the left-front lower control arm ball joint may be improperly fastened, which can lead to the ball joint separating from the lower control arm.
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2026 Crosstrek Hybrid, 2025-2026 Forester Hybrid, Forester, and 2019-2026 Ascent vehicles. These vehicles were manufactured with an incorrect Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) on the certification label. As...
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Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2026 Forester and Forester Hybrid vehicles. The sliding glass panel of the power moonroof assembly may have been improperly bonded to the sliding frame, allowing the glass panel to detach from the vehicle.
Subaru of America, Inc. is recalling certain 2026 Crosstrek hybrid, and 2025 Forester hybrid vehicles. When the fuel tank is near full capacity, an increase in ambient temperature may cause the fuel to expand and spill out of the filler neck due to an...
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2026 Forester vehicles. These vehicles may have been manufactured with an incorrect and/or incorrectly oriented rear hatch support bracket which can detach without prior warning.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data
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