2025 Subaru Outback Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Outback years
- Far fewer complaints than other years 28th of 32 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- 5 out of 5 stars
Owners have filed 82 complaints with NHTSA about the 2025 Subaru Outback. That ranks 28th out of 32 Outback model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is forward collision avoidance (20 complaints, 24%). Complaints mention 5 crashes, 2 fires, 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 82owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 5complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2025 Subaru Outback problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 20 | 24% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 18 | 22% | — | — | — |
| Lane Departure | 14 | 17% | — | — | — |
| Electrical System | 13 | 16% | 6,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 6 | 7% | 8,022 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 5 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Back Over Prevention | 5 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Engine | 5 | 6% | 13,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 5 | 6% | 14,500 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 5 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 5 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 | 4% | 71 | — | — |
| Equipment | 2 | 2% | 2,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 2% | 500 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 1% | 300 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 1% | 16,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 1% | 1,999 | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 1% | 2,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2025 Subaru Outback recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2025 Subaru Outback.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
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…
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…
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…
See attached document for complaint.
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…
Other Subaru Outback years
← 2024 Outback · 2026 Outback →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Outback | 18 | 0 |
| 2025 | 82 | 0 |
| 2024 Outback | 104 | 0 |
| 2023 Outback | 89 | 2 |
| 2022 Outback | 465 | 4 |
| 2021 Outback | 298 | 4 |
| 2020 Outback | 900 | 6 |
| 2019 Outback | 1,036 | 3 |
| 2018 Outback | 814 | 3 |
| 2017 Outback | 918 | 4 |
| 2016 Outback | 643 | 4 |
| 2015 Outback | 510 | 5 |
| 2014 Outback | 208 | 10 |
| 2013 Outback | 297 | 12 |
| 2012 Outback | 293 | 16 |
| 2011 Outback | 652 | 16 |
| 2010 Outback | 360 | 18 |
| 2009 Outback | 106 | 13 |
| 2008 Outback | 226 | 8 |
| 2007 Outback | 129 | 8 |
| 2006 Outback | 277 | 7 |
| 2005 Outback | 273 | 9 |
| 2004 Outback | 90 | 10 |
| 2003 Outback | 93 | 14 |
| 2002 Outback | 143 | 4 |
| 2001 Outback | 171 | 3 |
| 2000 Outback | 207 | 1 |
| 1999 Outback | 111 | 1 |
| 1998 Outback | 127 | 2 |
| 1997 Outback | 79 | 4 |
| 1996 Outback | 46 | 2 |
| 1995 Outback | 2 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2025 Subaru Outback?
Owners most often report forward collision avoidance, unknown or other, lane departure problems. The top one, forward collision avoidance, accounts for 20 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2025 Subaru Outback?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2025 Subaru Outback a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Outback model years, the 2025 has far fewer complaints than most years, and NHTSA rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall in crash tests. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.