2025 Subaru Outback Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2025 Subaru Outback recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 2025 Subaru Outback.

Most common 2025 Subaru Outback problems

Problem areas named in the 83 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Forward Collision Avoidance	24
Lane Departure	20
Unknown Or Other	18
Electrical System	14
Steering	6
Service Brakes	6
Visibility/Wiper	5
Air Bags	5
Back Over Prevention	5
Engine	5

What owners report

2026-10-18, Service Brakes
Rear Automatic Braking (RAB) system conducted an emergency , neck snapping stop while backing out of a sloped driveway at 9PM local time, zip 94596, walnut creek, California. There was no vehicle traffic, pedestrian traffic or other movements nearby to trigger the RAB system. There was a local rescue ambulance parked on another intersecting street, well over 300 feet away, with emergency flashing lights. As the driver, I immediately checked for traffic, pedestrians, etc, found nothing; rolled down windows to check again, found nothing. The vehicle was still held by the RAB system, I applied pressure to the throttle and the car slowly started to backup and the brakes then released. I beli

2026-10-07, Power Train
The contact owns a 2025 Subaru Outback. The contact stated that while driving on the freeway in stop-and-go traffic with the automatic braking system activated, the vehicle erroneously reversed and failed to immediately stop while depressing the brake pedal. The contact shifted out of drive(D) and then back to drive(D), and the vehicle stopped. The contact stated that the failure had occurred a second time during a trip before returning to normal operation, and the vehicle was driven to the residence and parked. The vehicle was later towed to the local dealer, who was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. Th

2026-09-21, Electrical System
July 4, 2025 car had about 4100 miles Severe dangerous phantom braking on highway CA 280 N just prior to foothill expressway exit at about 7:30 pm. Suddenly while traveling 60+ MPH on mid lanes of freeway car auto braking caused car to brake/slow to 1/2 speed with no visible obstacle seen by any of 4 adults in car. Multi[ple Dash lights up with eyesite failure and all red , green and yellow lights. Gas pedal ws unresponsive no power. Eminent crash danger. Driver responded trying to hit gas then brake to steer off freeway. After several seconds the car gas pedal eventually responded and I was able to exit freeway at next exit. Taken to dealer July 23, 2025 Reported to Subaru of Santa Cruz .

2026-09-16, Equipment
See attached document for complaint.

2026-09-16, Service Brakes
The brakes failed and could be inspected upon request. My safety and the safety of two other passengers was put at risk because my vehicle rear ended an another vehicle at a red light. The problem has not yet been confirmed or reproduced by the dealership or inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representative of others. There were no warning messages, or symptoms of the problem prior to the failure.

2025 Subaru Outback questions

Does the 2025 Subaru Outback have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 2025 Subaru Outback at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 2025 Subaru Outback?

Based on 83 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Forward Collision Avoidance (24), Lane Departure (20), Unknown Or Other (18).

How do I check if a recall on my 2025 Subaru Outback has been fixed?

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