2024 Subaru Outback problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Visibility/Wiper (22) · Electrical System (8) · Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings (6)
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Compared against other Subaru Outback model years — complaint volume vs the model's median year, recalls and severity. How we score →
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (243)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Unknown Or Other 2026-10-05 · SubaruNet Announcement (M · Other
this announcement provides information on a new software update for the midtronics dss and dca machines.
Power Train 2026-09-28 · SubaruNet Announcement (T · Other
this announcement provides information on an enhancement of the techshare cvt diagnostic assitance application.
Unknown Or Other 2026-09-18 · 13-109-26 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin provides paint code information for 2027 model year vehicles.
Electrical System 2026-09-18 · 18-244-26 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
"this bulletin announces additional troubleshooting steps for the following dtcs: dtc c1956: rh actuator circuit dtc c1957: lh actuator circuit"
Unknown Or Other 2026-09-15 · SubaruNet Announcement (C · Other
this announcement provides an update to all 2027 model year subaru warranty coverages for wear items and adjustments.
Unknown Or Other 2026-09-14 · 15-333-25R · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin contains illustrations of exchange components and their manufacturer as well as a description of the proper exchange procedure. this is an revised version of the original bulletin.
Showing the 6 most recent of 243 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-10-28 · Engine“the auto start/stop function on my vehicle malfunctioned while i was in heavy traffic. the auto start/stop function shut off while stopped in beltway traffic but did not start again when it was time to begin moving again. the dashboard lights flashed and i attempted to turn the car off and restart it, but the vehicle would not start. this was a se…”
2026-10-26 · Engine“i purchased this 2024 subaru outback three months ago with 19,000 miles. it currently has 26,000 miles and is still under its factory powertrain warranty. on october 25, 2026, after completing a short trip, i was stopped at a red light on state road 524 in cocoa, florida. when the light turned green, the vehicle began to accelerate forward, but the…”
2026-10-07 · Visibility/Wiper“this complaint is regarding a 2024 subaru outback wilderness with approximately 68,000 miles. the vehicle's low windshield-washer-fluid warning remains illuminated even when the washer-fluid reservoir is full. as a result, the warning system no longer provides reliable information regarding the actual washer-fluid level. subaru has documented this …”
2026-10-05 · Suspension · 26,966 mi“the contact owns a 2024 subaru outback. the contact stated that during an alignment, it was discovered that the rear suspension geometry caused an excessive negative camber, resulting in premature inner treadwear on the rear tires. the dealer was contacted and stated that the vehicle could not be repaired without manufacturer approval. additionally…”
2026-09-10 · Unknown Or Other“my 2024 subaru outback rapidly deaccelerated/tried to stop in the middle of the highway twice! this is a safety issue and an accident waiting to happen. this car has been to the subaru dealer 4 times for this issue and the dealer says they can’t figure it out. the last time the car slowed drastically and in the middle of the highway, we had thre…”
2026-09-10 · Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings“i own a 2024 subaru outback limited xt, vin [xxx]. while traveling approximately 45–50 mph on a four-lane road with adaptive cruise control (acc) engaged, my vehicle suddenly and rapidly decelerated and automatically applied the brakes as i approached a police vehicle traveling in the lane immediately to my right. there was nothing in my lane for a…”
2026-09-09 · Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings“on at approximately xxx 5:30am, while driving my 2024 subaru outback premium northbound on [xxx] right in front of the [xxx], the eyesight driver assist / pre-collision braking system engaged with hard/sudden braking despite no vehicle, pedestrian, or object present in or near the roadway. there was a vehicle following behind me, and the sudden br…”
2026-09-09 · Service Brakes“automatic braking applied without warning . it activated with no imminent threat and cause my car to stop on the road . it would not go forward pushing the gas pedal and i had to stop in the road completely and put it in park and then put it in drive before i could proceed down the road . …”
2026-09-08 · Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings“i own a 2024 subaru outback limited xt, vin [xxx]. while traveling approximately 45–50 mph on a four-lane road with adaptive cruise control (acc) engaged, my vehicle suddenly and rapidly decelerated and automatically applied the brakes as i approached a police vehicle traveling in the lane immediately to my right. there was nothing in my lane for…”
2026-09-07 · Unknown Or Other“on our long driveway, the car strongly accelerated with no gas pressure. i firmly pushed the brake and brought it to a stop. upon lifting the brake again, it immediately accelerated entirely on its own with no use of the gas pedal. heavy braking stopped it again. the same exact thing happened a few more times, the only way to prevent runaway accele…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.