Subaru Outback Tires Problems
Owners have filed 116 complaints with NHTSA about tires problems on the Subaru Outback across 24 model years. The 2000 model year has the most (30). The words owners use most often: “tire blew” (13% of reports).
- 116tires complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 3mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 65%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Tire blew: mentioned in 15 of 116 complaints (13%)
- Firestone wilderness: mentioned in 13 of 116 complaints (11%)
- P225 60R16: mentioned in 7 of 116 complaints (6%)
- Four tires: mentioned in 7 of 116 complaints (6%)
At what mileage do tires problems happen?
Based on 45 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 116 complaints, 3 mention a crash, 4 a fire.
Subaru Outback tires complaints by model year
| Model year | Tires complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Outback | 2 | 11% | — |
| 2025 Outback | 1 | 1% | 1,999 |
| 2024 Outback | 1 | 1% | — |
| 2023 Outback | 2 | 2% | — |
| 2022 Outback | 1 | 0% | — |
| 2019 Outback | 2 | 0% | — |
| 2018 Outback | 2 | 0% | 16,927 |
| 2017 Outback | 3 | 0% | 45,000 |
| 2014 Outback | 3 | 1% | 40,000 |
| 2013 Outback | 2 | 1% | 4,000 |
| 2011 Outback | 9 | 1% | 16,182 |
| 2010 Outback | 9 | 3% | 175 |
| 2009 Outback | 3 | 3% | 2,818 |
| 2008 Outback | 2 | 1% | 30,000 |
| 2007 Outback | 2 | 2% | 23,500 |
| 2006 Outback | 6 | 2% | 41,000 |
| 2005 Outback | 5 | 2% | 7,700 |
| 2003 Outback | 5 | 5% | 25,250 |
| 2002 Outback | 5 | 3% | 24,800 |
| 2001 Outback | 9 | 5% | 29,250 |
| 2000 Outback | 30 | 14% | 34,470 |
| 1999 Outback | 3 | 3% | 65,153 |
| 1998 Outback | 5 | 4% | 79,500 |
| 1996 Outback | 4 | 9% | — |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists tires for the Subaru Outback. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The read passenger tire Dunlop 255/60R18 100H exploded while driving at approx. 30miles/hour. The tire did not have any punctures and did not hit any board walk. No previous warning whatsoever. A portion of the tire side broke apart, resulting in a kind of rubber tongue. The vehicle is new Subaru…
I am filing this complaint regarding the premature wear and replacement of all 4 tires on my 2024 Subaru Outback at approximately 30,000 miles. I believe the tire wear was excessive for a new vehicle and raises concerns about tire durability and vehicle safety. I am requesting that NHTSA document…
The original equipment Yokohama Avid GT tires experienced rapid, catastrophic structural degradation (extreme inner-edge wear and chunking of the exterior edge over ~7,000 mi.). I have photos of the tires, and Carr Subaru (Beaverton, OR) has one of the tires available for inspection. I am the…
I bought a new 2026 Subaru Outback Limited XT which came with Bridgestone ECOPIA H/L 422 Plus 225/55R19 99H. Went on a trip and noticed when going 60mph and above a low humming noise and felt a vibration in the steering wheel and floor. This happens on all road surfaces, concrete, blacktop etc…
The contact owns a 2025 Subaru Outback. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the "Door and Window Open" message was displayed. The information screen indicated that the driver monitoring system and EyeSight were disabled. While driving, the low tire message was displayed. The…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Subaru Outbacks have tires problems?
No. NHTSA has 116 owner complaints about tires for the Subaru Outback. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Subaru Outback tires?
No recall currently lists tires for this vehicle.
What do owners say about tires problems on the Subaru Outback?
The most frequent phrase is “tire blew”, in 15 of 116 complaints, followed by “firestone wilderness” (13).
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