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2016 Subaru Outback: recalls, problems and warranty extensions

Everything US government records hold on the 2016 Subaru Outback as a model. To see how it applies to one car, and to check its mileage and VIN, enter the VIN.

4Safety recalls
642Owner complaints to NHTSA
1Defect investigations
5/5NHTSA overall crash rating

Most-reported problems

What 2016 Subaru Outback owners report most often to NHTSA, and the mileage where most reports fall.

Electrical System309Most reports between 20k and 70k miles
Unknown Or Other124Most reports between 10k and 60k miles
Visibility/Wiper83Most reports between 0 and 60k miles
Engine52Most reports between 10k and 100k miles
Power Train45Most reports between 0 and 60k miles
Steering24Most reports between 0 and 30k miles
Your VIN report marks where your car's odometer sits on each of these ranges.

Safety recalls

Recalls issued for the 2016 Subaru Outback. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

  • Air Bags: Air Bag/Restraint Control ModuleDec 2019 · Campaign 19V910000
  • Steering: ColumnMay 2016 · Do not drive · Campaign 16V292000
  • Power Train: DrivelineAug 2015 · Campaign 15V502000
  • Power Train: DrivelineNov 2015 · Campaign 15V794000
Whether a recall was done is shown by the dealer or NHTSA's recall lookup. Your report lists each one with the risk and the fix.

Defect investigations

NHTSA investigations that include this model.

  • Desiccated Air Bag Inflator RuptureEA21002 · opened Sep 2021 · open

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Sources: NHTSA recalls, owner complaints, NCAP crash ratings, manufacturer communications and defect investigations. Model-level data: individual cars may differ.