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2021 Subaru Outback: recalls, problems and warranty extensions

Everything US government records hold on the 2021 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
298Owner complaints to NHTSA
5/5NHTSA overall crash rating

Most-reported problems

What 2021 Subaru Outback owners report most often to NHTSA, and the mileage where most reports fall.

Visibility/Wiper97Most reports between 0 and 10k miles
Electrical System76Most reports between 0 and 20k miles
Unknown Or Other66
Forward Collision Avoidance29
Engine21
Vehicle Speed Control19
Your VIN report marks where your car's odometer sits on each of these ranges.

Safety recalls

Recalls issued for the 2021 Subaru Outback. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

  • Power Train: Shift Linkage/Cable/RodJan 2021 · Campaign 21V024000
  • Power Train: Automatic TransmissionJul 2022 · Campaign 22V485000
  • Power Train: Automatic TransmissionNov 2023 · Campaign 23V755000
  • Air Bags: SensorMar 2024 · Campaign 24V227000
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.

Other years

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