CarRecallWatchThe 2015 Subaru Outback has 5 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 510 complaints with NHTSA, including 20 crashes, 5 fires, 17 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Visibility/Wiper (130 reports).
2015 Subaru Outback recalls
Steering Column May Fail, Causing Loss of Steering Control
The steering column on certain vehicles may have been improperly machined.
Stability Control May Fail Due to Wet Brake Fluid
Some 2015 vehicles were built with brake fluid that may contain too much moisture.
Transmission Oil Leak Can Drip on Exhaust, Causing Fire Risk
Transmission oil may leak from a deformed seal cap on the propeller shaft yoke.
Automatic Braking May Fail to Activate, Raising Crash Risk
A failing brake light switch can disable the automatic pre-collision braking function of the Eyesight Driver Assist System.
Most common 2015 Subaru Outback problems
Problem areas named in the 510 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Visibility/Wiper | 130 |
| Electrical System | 127 |
| Unknown Or Other | 108 |
| Engine | 47 |
| Power Train | 37 |
| Structure | 34 |
| Service Brakes | 27 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 26 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 18 |
| Air Bags | 14 |
What owners report
Front subframe is rusted out. Went to do brakes and found holes in frame. I contacted subaru of north olmsted and was told this is common. Was told to call subaru of America and complain and see if they would help. So I called and was told it's common because the car is exposed to snow salt. I have never seen anything like this. I joined a subaru Facebook page and everyone confirmed that this really common. Some reported accidents and suspension failures caused by it. The lower control arms mount right in the rusted out area. The attached photos are the same ones I submitted to subaru of America. They offered no help or discount on the parts. I bought a new subframe from subaru and when I pi
The contact owns a 2015 Subaru Outback. The contact stated that while reversing, the rear-view camera was inoperable. The maps and radio were glitching and then seized stuck. The screen was difficult to read. The screen was pixelated due to the brightness outside. The camera was inoperable. The local dealer was contacted and confirmed that there was no recall coverage for the head unit. The dealer referred the contact to the manufacturer for assistance. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and opened a case, but declined any further assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 73,022.
The Subaru's Starlink Radio has completely delaminated on the layer between the display and the digitizer, which does not allow the radio to be controlled in any way, shape, or form. This means that the touch screen is not working anymore, and because the radio is so delaminated, whenever the car is put into reverse during the daytime, the backup camera is nowhere near visible enough to be seen safely. The radio delaminated to the point where it was unusable after the 100k-mile warranty period. At the start of the issue, the radio developed a ghost touch on the bottom-left corner of the screen, and during a Bluetooth phone call, it would repeatedly hang up the phone, leading to distraction w
Vehicle Component Affected: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM / FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE / BACK OVER PREVENTION Description of the Safety Defect: The factory infotainment touchscreen in my 2015 Subaru Outback Limited (VIN: [XXX]) has suffered a severe manufacturing defect where the internal chemical gel adhesive has melted, creating large, oily liquid bubbles across the display. This physical degradation causes the screen to suffer from continuous "ghost touches," registering non-stop phantom inputs while the vehicle is in motion. This hardware failure creates three active, severe driving safety hazards: DANGEROUS OPERATOR DISTRACTION: The ghost-touching triggers a loud, high-pitched, non-stop audible
This is an odometer fraud situation. The car was reported at 187,062 with photo documentation on 4/17/2026 via a mechanics office. It was then reported at 104,332 during a CO Emissions Test inspection. I called to verify the mileage reported from the mechanics office and they sent me a photo from 4/17/2026 of the odometer reading 187,062. This car has been rolled back!
2015 Subaru Outback questions
Does the 2015 Subaru Outback have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls for the 2015 Subaru Outback: Steering Column May Fail, Causing Loss of Steering Control; Stability Control May Fail Due to Wet Brake Fluid; Transmission Oil Leak Can Drip on Exhaust, Causing Fire Risk; Automatic Braking May Fail to Activate, Raising Crash Risk; Trailer Hitches. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2015 Subaru Outback?
Based on 510 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Visibility/Wiper (130), Electrical System (127), Unknown Or Other (108).
How do I check if a recall on my 2015 Subaru Outback has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.