2025 Subaru Outback problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Electrical System (7) · Service Brakes (6) · Lane Departure: Warning (6)
🧭 Reliability snapshot
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 (161)
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 161 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
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…”
2026-10-07 · Power Train · 14,500 mi“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…”
2026-09-21 · Power Train“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 ey…”
2026-09-16 · Service Brakes · 💥 crash“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 …”
2026-09-16 · Equipment:electrical:infotainment“see attached document for complaint. …”
2026-09-14 · Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings“while traveling along i-94e outside of macomb county on september 10th at around 8:30am, forward collision warning triggered twice while facing the direct sun. it triggered for around 6 seconds. shortly after getting off the shook rd exit at around 8:45m and turning right, i had a full aeb activation while again facing the sun, almost causing the …”
2026-09-05 · Electrical System“the large lcd screen infront the shifter just goes blank. been to the dealer the reload the operating system to no avail.…”
2026-09-03 · Lane Departure: Assist“lane-keeping/lane-centering: the system repeatedly pulls the vehicle too far to the right. more seriously, while driving on the freeway, it has randomly and suddenly jerked the vehicle to the right with a rapid steering input. this is not simply a matter of the system being imperfect—it creates a serious safety concern because the vehicle can move …”
2026-08-22 · Electrical System“car battery has been failing since june it will not stay charged it started out losing power over weekends now it is every day. it is so bad i purchased a portable battery charger from auto zone to jump my car.…”
2026-08-17 · Steering“when engine auto-restarts after auto start-stop has started engine, steering wheel jerks violently if it is not completely straight, dislocated my 5th finger. …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.