Subaru Problems & Recalls by Model

NHTSA has 25,885 owner complaints on file for Subaru vehicles across 27 models. Pick a model to see its problems year by year.

ModelYearsComplaintsRecalls
Subaru Outback1995–20269,76471
Subaru Forester1998–20266,51143
Subaru Legacy1995–20252,83176
Subaru Impreza1995–20262,60952
Subaru Crosstrek2012–20261,18913
Subaru Ascent2019–20261,03413
Subaru WRX2002–202597723
Subaru XV Crosstrek2013–20172643
Subaru B9 Tribeca2006–20121457
Subaru Baja2003–200611715
Subaru BRZ2013–20241015
Subaru Solterra2023–2026775
Subaru Tribeca2006–20144117
Subaru Impreza STI2008–2009360
Subaru SVX1995–1997250

Latest Subaru recalls

  • Jul 7, 2026: Equipment:other:labels (26V436000) — Ascent 2019, Ascent 2020, Ascent 2021, Ascent 2022, Ascent 2023, Ascent 2024 and more
  • Jun 18, 2026: Electrical system:propulsion system (26V393000) — Solterra 2026
  • May 28, 2026: Visibility:sun/moon roof assembly (26V346000) — Forester 2026, Forester Hybrid 2026
  • Feb 23, 2026: Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:filler pipe and cap (26V106000) — Crosstrek Hybrid 2026, Forester Hybrid 2025
  • Dec 18, 2025: Structure:body:hatchback/liftgate:hinge and attachments (25V889000) — Forester 2026
  • Oct 30, 2025: Back over prevention:display function (25V744000) — Solterra 2023, Solterra 2024, Solterra 2025
  • Sep 4, 2025: Visibility:defroster/defogger/hvac system (25V577000) — Solterra 2023, Solterra 2024, Solterra 2025
  • Jun 19, 2025: Child seat (25V419000) — Forester 2025

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