NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
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360 reportsMileage unknown · Aug 12, 2010
Air Bags
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 SUBARU OUTBACK. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS BEING DRIVEN AT APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE CONTACT OBSERVED THAT THE PASSENGER AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED INTERMITTENTLY AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE TECHNICIAN INFORMED THAT TH…
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 SUBARU OUTBACK. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS BEING DRIVEN AT APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE CONTACT OBSERVED THAT THE PASSENGER AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED INTERMITTENTLY AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE TECHNICIAN INFORMED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR OPERATED NORMALLY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE HAD OCCURRED SINCE THE PURCHASE DATE OF THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE AND VIN WERE UNAVAILABLE.
NHTSA ODI #10349014
19,500 miles · Aug 11, 2010
Air Bags
THE INCIDENT INVOLVES A 2010 SUBARU OUTBACK AND DEALS WITH SRS AIRBAG SYSTEM. WE WILL BE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH A PERSON IN THE PASSENGER SEAT AND THE PASSENGER AIRBAG IS ON. THEN ALL OF A SUDDEN THE PASSENGER AIRBAG WILL SHUT OFF. THEN THE SRS AIRBAG SYSTEM WARNING LIGHT ON THE DASH WILL COME ON. READING THE OWNERS MANU…
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THE INCIDENT INVOLVES A 2010 SUBARU OUTBACK AND DEALS WITH SRS AIRBAG SYSTEM. WE WILL BE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH A PERSON IN THE PASSENGER SEAT AND THE PASSENGER AIRBAG IS ON. THEN ALL OF A SUDDEN THE PASSENGER AIRBAG WILL SHUT OFF. THEN THE SRS AIRBAG SYSTEM WARNING LIGHT ON THE DASH WILL COME ON. READING THE OWNERS MANUAL THERE IS A MALFUNCTION IN THE AIRBAG SYSTEM AND IT MAY NOT FUNCTION CORRECTLY. WE ARE SUPPOSE TO TAKE IT TO A DEALER IMMEDIATELY BUT EVERYTIME IT HAS OCCURRED WE HAVE NOT BEEN CLOSE TO A DEALER OR THEY ARE CLOSED. WE HAVE OWNED THE CAR FOR 9 MONTHS AND IT HAS OCCURRED 5 OR 6 TIMES SO FAR. THE ISSUE HAS ALWAYS SEEMED TO GO AWAY WHEN IT IS SHUT OFF AND SETS OVERNIGHT. THE COMPUTER HAS NEVER RECORDED A ERROR CODE UNTIL THIS LAST TIME. THE ERROR CODE THAT THE DEALER RETRIEVED WAS CODE 29 ODS FAULT. THEY CHECKED OUT THE AIRBAG COMPONENTS AND SYSTEM AND EVERYTHING CHECKED OUT OK. THEY OPENED A CASE WITH THE TECH LINE AND ALL THEY SEEM TO WANT TO DO AT THIS TIME IS CONTINUE TO MONITOR THE SITUATION. I HAVE REPORTED THE PROBLEM AND MY CONCERNS WITH THE SAFETY OF THE CAR TO SUBARU CUSTOMER SERVICE SEVERAL TIMES AND IT IS BE HANDLED BY A SENIOR REP. MY UNDERSTANDING IS THAT SUBARU SWITCHED FROM A WEIGHT SENSOR TO A GEL PACK IN THE PASSENGER SEAT. I AM AWARE OF ONE OTHER 2010 OUTBACK THAT HAS HAD A SIMILAR PROBLEM BUT NOT SURE IF IT WAS RESOLVED YET OR NOT. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10348844
14,011 miles · Aug 11, 2010
Engine And Engine Cooling
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 SUBARU OUTBACK. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH THE VEHICLE STALLED AND ALL OF THE LIGHTS ON THE DASHBOARD ILLUMINATED. UPON RESTART THE VEHICLE OPERATED AS NORMAL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THEY WERE UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THIS FAILURE OCCURRED APPROXIMATELY SEV…
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 SUBARU OUTBACK. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH THE VEHICLE STALLED AND ALL OF THE LIGHTS ON THE DASHBOARD ILLUMINATED. UPON RESTART THE VEHICLE OPERATED AS NORMAL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THEY WERE UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THIS FAILURE OCCURRED APPROXIMATELY SEVEN TIMES IN THE PAST WHICH THE AUTHORIZED DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 14,011. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.
NHTSA ODI #10348644
5,000 miles · Aug 3, 2010
Engine And Engine Cooling
2010 SUBARU OUTBACK 2.5L CVT. ENGINE HESITATES OR STALLS WHEN STARTING UP FROM A STOP OR LOW SPEED, ESPECIALLY IF UPHILL. USUALLY BEFORE ENGINE IS FULLY WARMED UP BUT ALSO WHEN WARM. NO DIFFERENCE WITH OR WITHOUT A/C. OCCURS AT LEAST ONCE DAILY. PROBLEM STARTED AT ABOUT 5000 MILES ON ODOMETER. SEVERAL NEAR MISSES WHEN TRYIN…
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2010 SUBARU OUTBACK 2.5L CVT. ENGINE HESITATES OR STALLS WHEN STARTING UP FROM A STOP OR LOW SPEED, ESPECIALLY IF UPHILL. USUALLY BEFORE ENGINE IS FULLY WARMED UP BUT ALSO WHEN WARM. NO DIFFERENCE WITH OR WITHOUT A/C. OCCURS AT LEAST ONCE DAILY. PROBLEM STARTED AT ABOUT 5000 MILES ON ODOMETER. SEVERAL NEAR MISSES WHEN TRYING TO CROSS TRAFFIC. DEALER SAYS THERE IS NO FIX. BUT SIMILAR PROBLEM WITH SAME YEAR MANUAL TRANSMISSION SUBARU'S HAS A FIX INVOLVING THE ECU. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10347133
5,600 miles · Aug 1, 2010
Fuel System, Gasoline
VEHICLE STALLS AND HAS A SEVERE HESITATION. HAVE NEARLY BEEN REAR ENDED 2 TIMES WHEN THIS OCCURS. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10346648
2,000 miles · Jul 31, 2010
Engine And Engine Cooling
2010 SUBARU OUTBACK, 6 SPD MT WITH 2,521 MILES. CAR HAS NEARLY STALLED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS WHEN SLOWING OR DOWNSHIFTING WITH CLUTCH DEPRESSED AND WITH AC ON. MORE NOTICEABLE DURING HOT WEATHER (90+ DEGREES). LOCAL DEALER DENIED KNOWLEDGE OF THIS ISSUE, ONLY ACKNOWLEDGED COLD ENGINE STALLING AND THEY DON'T THINK THAT "FIX" A…
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2010 SUBARU OUTBACK, 6 SPD MT WITH 2,521 MILES. CAR HAS NEARLY STALLED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS WHEN SLOWING OR DOWNSHIFTING WITH CLUTCH DEPRESSED AND WITH AC ON. MORE NOTICEABLE DURING HOT WEATHER (90+ DEGREES). LOCAL DEALER DENIED KNOWLEDGE OF THIS ISSUE, ONLY ACKNOWLEDGED COLD ENGINE STALLING AND THEY DON'T THINK THAT "FIX" APPLIES BUT WILL CHECK TO SEE IF CAR COULD ALSO BE AFFECTED BY THAT ISSUE. POTENTIAL FOR BEING REAR ENDED (AND POSSIBLY PUSHED IN TO ONCOMING TRAFFIC) IS HIGH IF CAR STALLS IN TRAFFIC DUE TO LOSS OF BRAKE AND STEERING CONTROL. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10346452
9,400 miles · Jul 29, 2010
Engine And Engine Cooling
MY 2010 SUBARU OUTBACK WITH A 6 SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION HAS STALLED ON MY MULTIPLE TIMES. IT HAS ALWAYS BEEN WITHIN THE FIRST FEW MINUTES OF THE CAR RUNNING. IT HAS STALLED BACKING UP OUT OF A PARKING SPOT, APPROACHING A TRAFFIC LIGHT OR SPOT SIGN, SLOWING DOWN TO MAKE BOTH A RIGHT AND A LEFT HAND TURN, AND IT HAS ALSO STA…
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MY 2010 SUBARU OUTBACK WITH A 6 SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION HAS STALLED ON MY MULTIPLE TIMES. IT HAS ALWAYS BEEN WITHIN THE FIRST FEW MINUTES OF THE CAR RUNNING. IT HAS STALLED BACKING UP OUT OF A PARKING SPOT, APPROACHING A TRAFFIC LIGHT OR SPOT SIGN, SLOWING DOWN TO MAKE BOTH A RIGHT AND A LEFT HAND TURN, AND IT HAS ALSO STALLED GOING ABOUT 35MPH DRIVING DOWN THE STREET. EVERY TIME IT HAS STALLED THE A/C WAS ON. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10346037
3,200 miles · Jul 28, 2010
Power Train
IT IS A MANUAL TRANSMISSION CAR. WHEN YOU RE DRIVING IN 3RD GEAR AND SHIFT DOWN TO 2ND TO MAKE A ROLLING RIGHT OR LEFT TURN THE CAR STALLS OUT. THE ONLY WAY YOU KNOW IT HAS SHUT ITSELF OFF IS THAT YOU HAVE NO POWER AND ALL THE IDIOT LIGHTS COME ON. IT ALSO HAPPENED WHEN I SHIFTED INTO 1ST COMING UP TO A STOP SIGN. THIS PROBLEM …
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IT IS A MANUAL TRANSMISSION CAR. WHEN YOU RE DRIVING IN 3RD GEAR AND SHIFT DOWN TO 2ND TO MAKE A ROLLING RIGHT OR LEFT TURN THE CAR STALLS OUT. THE ONLY WAY YOU KNOW IT HAS SHUT ITSELF OFF IS THAT YOU HAVE NO POWER AND ALL THE IDIOT LIGHTS COME ON. IT ALSO HAPPENED WHEN I SHIFTED INTO 1ST COMING UP TO A STOP SIGN. THIS PROBLEM DIDN'T START UNTIL THE CAR WAS ABOUT 3 MONTHS OLD THEN IT STARTED TO DO IT WITHIN A MILE TO 2 MILES OF DRIVING AFTER IT HAD BEEN SITTING OVERNIGHT OR ALL DAY WHILE I WORKED. I TOOK IT BACK TO THE DEALER AFTER ABOUT 4 OR 5 TIMES OF IT HAPPENING. THEY CHECKED IT COULD NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG. THEY CONTACTED THEIR CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS WHO SENT SOMEONE OUT TO LOOK AT IT AND PERFORMED A BUNCH OF TEST ON IT. THEY THEN FOUND OTHER CARS WITH THE SAME PROBLEM AND STARTED WORKING ON A FIX FOR THE CAR. THEY HAVE OFFERED TO SWAP CARS WITH ME WHICH WE ARE IN THE PROCESSES OF DOING. THEY HAVE ALSO INFORMED ME THEY NOW FEEL THEY HAVE A FIX FOR THIS CAR, BUT I AM LEARY TO TRY IT. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10345840
1,550 miles · Jul 26, 2010
Engine And Engine Cooling
WHEN DOWNSHIFTING TO TURN OR WHEN SLOWING TO STOP, THE ENGINE REGULARLY SPUTTERS AND HAS DIED TWICE IN THE LAST MONTH CAUSING A LOSS OF POWER STEERING AND BRAKES. IT ALSO HAPPENED ONCE WHILE I WAS TURNING LEFT INTO MY NEIGHBORHOOD. LUCKILY THE CAR HAD ENOUGH RESIDUAL SPEED TO COMPLETE THE TURN AND NO TRAFFIC WAS APPROACHING. …
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WHEN DOWNSHIFTING TO TURN OR WHEN SLOWING TO STOP, THE ENGINE REGULARLY SPUTTERS AND HAS DIED TWICE IN THE LAST MONTH CAUSING A LOSS OF POWER STEERING AND BRAKES. IT ALSO HAPPENED ONCE WHILE I WAS TURNING LEFT INTO MY NEIGHBORHOOD. LUCKILY THE CAR HAD ENOUGH RESIDUAL SPEED TO COMPLETE THE TURN AND NO TRAFFIC WAS APPROACHING. THE CAR DOES NOT HAVE ANY ISSUE RESTARTING AFTER IT HAPPENS. I TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALER THIS MORNING, 26 JULY 2010. AFTER 2 HOURS, THEY SAID THEY KNOW OF THE PROBLEM, BUT COULD NOT "DOWNLOAD THE FIX". *TR
NHTSA ODI #10345321
5,000 miles · Jul 25, 2010
Engine And Engine CoolingPower Train
I PURCHASED A 2010 SUBARU OUTBACK 2.5I WITH A 6 SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION ON MAY 2010. WHAT HAS BEEN HAPPENING IS UPON FULLY DEPRESSING THE CLUTCH TO EITHER SLOW THE CAR DOWN AND/OR BRING THE CAR TO A COAST THE ENGINE RPMS DROPS RATHER RAPIDLY WHICH ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS HAS RESULTED IN THE VEHICLE BORDERLINE STALLING BEFORE THE…
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I PURCHASED A 2010 SUBARU OUTBACK 2.5I WITH A 6 SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION ON MAY 2010. WHAT HAS BEEN HAPPENING IS UPON FULLY DEPRESSING THE CLUTCH TO EITHER SLOW THE CAR DOWN AND/OR BRING THE CAR TO A COAST THE ENGINE RPMS DROPS RATHER RAPIDLY WHICH ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS HAS RESULTED IN THE VEHICLE BORDERLINE STALLING BEFORE THE ENGINE COMPUTER COMPENSATES BY INCREASING THE IDLE SLIGHTLY WHILE COASTING OR SLOWING DOWN WITH THE CLUTCH DEPRESSED. THIS IS FAR MORE PREVALENT WHEN THE A/C IS RUNNING. TODAY (SUN 7/25) I WAS APPROACHING A RIGHT TURN, THE A/C WAS RUNNING. I STARTED THE PROCESS OF SLOWING DOWN THE CAR BY FULLY DEPRESSING THE CLUTCH AND BRAKING. WHEN I STARTED TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL TO ENTER THE TURN I BARELY COULD DO SO. THE REASON FOR THIS IS THE ENGINE THIS TIME STALLED. GENERALLY YOU CAN HEAR THE ENGINE SHUDDER BEFORE A STALL, IN THIS CASE IT DID NOT. IT ALMOST RESULTED IN THE VEHICLE HITTING A POLE WITH MY TWO YOUNG CHILDREN INSIDE. THE CAR RESTARTED RIGHT AWAY AND I WAS ABLE TO RESUME NORMAL OPERATIONS. DURING THE COURSE OF THIS SAME DAY ON AT LEAST TWO MORE OCCASION I FULLY DEPRESSED THE CLUTCH TO EITHER SLOW THE CAR OR COAST AND THE CAR SHUDDER INDICATING A POTENTIAL STALL BUT THE CAR COMPENSATED. THIS ISSUE NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED ASAP BECAUSE IT WILL RESULT IN A SERIOUS ACCIDENT. THANK YOU. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10345161
Official recalls
18Jan 2, 2020
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Forester, 2003-2006 Baja, 2004-2011 Impreza, 2004-2014 WRX (STI included), 2003-2014 Legacy and Outback, and 2005-2006 Saab 9-2X vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands or "Zone A." These vehicles had their passenger frontal air bag inflators previously replaced under a prior recall using inflators of the same design. The inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Subaru will notify their owners. General Motors will notify Saab owners. Dealers will replace the passenger air bag inflators with alternate inflators, free of charge. The recall began January 7, 2020. Subaru Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Saab owners may contact the Saab Customer Assistance Center at 1-800-955-9007. Subaru's number for this recall is TKA-20.
Jan 2, 2020
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Forester, 2003-2006 Baja, 2004-2011 Impreza, 2004-2014 WRX (including STI), 2003-2014 Legacy and Outback, and 2006 Saab 9-2X vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia or "Zone B." These vehicles had their passenger frontal air bag inflators previously replaced under a prior recall using inflators of the same design. The inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Subaru will notify their owners. General Motors will notify Saab owners. Dealers will replace the passenger air bag inflators, free of charge. The recall began January 7, 2020. Subaru owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Saab owners may contact the Saab Customer Assistance Center at 1-800-955-9007. Subaru's number for this recall is TKB-20.
Jan 2, 2020
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Forester, 2003-2006 Baja, 2004-2011 Impreza, 2004-2014 WRX (including STI), 2003-2014 Legacy and Outback, and 2005-2006 Saab 9-2X vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming or "Zone C." These vehicles had their passenger frontal air bag inflators previously replaced under a prior recall using inflators of the same design. The inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Subaru will notify their owners. General Motors will notify Saab owners. Dealers will replace the passenger air bag inflators, free of charge. The recall began January 7, 2020. Subaru owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Saab owners may contact the Saab Customer Assistance Center at 1-800-955-9007. Subaru's number for this recall is TKC-20.
Apr 11, 2019
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Forester vehicles, 2008-2011 Impreza vehicles, 2008-2014 WRX vehicles, 2005-2014 Legacy vehicles, 2005-2014 Outback vehicles and 2006-2008 Tribeca vehicles equipped with a mechanical key ignition switch installed as a replacement part. The ball spring inside the switch may break, reducing the strength of the ignition switch. If this occurs, the weight on the key ring and certain road conditions could cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position to the accessory position, turning off the engine.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: The engine turning off unexpectedly can increase the risk of a crash. If a crash occurs under this condition, the air bag may not deploy, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the ignition switch, replacing the ignition switch, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began May 10, 2019. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WUF-91.
Jan 9, 2019
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2010-2013 Forester, 2010-2014 Tribeca, WRX, Outback, Legacy, and 2010-2011 Impreza vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: An explosion of an inflator within the passenger frontal air bag module may result in sharp metal fragments striking the front seat passenger, driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Subaru has notified owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began January 25, 2019. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is TKA-19.
Jan 9, 2019
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2010-2014 Tribeca, WRX, Outback, and Legacy vehicles, 2010-2011 Impreza vehicles and 2010-2013 Forester vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: An explosion of an inflator within the passenger frontal air bag module may result in sharp metal fragments striking the front seat passenger, driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Subaru is notifying owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began January 25, 2019. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is TKB-19.
Jan 9, 2019
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2010-2014 Tribeca, WRX, Legacy and Outback vehicles, 2010-2011 Impreza vehicles and 2010-2013 Forester vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: An explosion of an inflator within the passenger frontal air bag module may result in sharp metal fragments striking the front seat passenger, driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Subaru is notifying owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on January 25, 2019. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is TKC-19.
Sep 13, 2018
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2010-2014 Subaru Legacy and Outback vehicles equipped with a manual transmission. The electronic parking brake (EPB) may not engage as intended, allowing the vehicle to rollaway if the transmission is not in the proper gear when parked.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: A vehicle rollaway can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace the EPB actuator assembly, free of charge. The recall began July 19, 2019. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WTV-81.
Jan 9, 2018
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Legacy, Forester, Tribeca, WRX and Outback vehicles, and 2009-2011 Impreza vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: An explosion of an inflator within the passenger frontal air bag module may result in sharp metal fragments striking the front seat passenger, driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on February 9, 2018. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2783. Subaru's number for this recall is TKA-18.
Jan 9, 2018
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2009-2010 Tribeca, Impreza, Forester, WRX, Legacy, and Outback vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: An explosion of an inflator within the passenger frontal air bag module may result in sharp metal fragments striking the front seat passenger, driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on February 9, 2018. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2783. Subaru's number for this recall is TKB-18.
Jan 10, 2017
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2005-2006 Subaru Baja, 2006-2011 Impreza (including WRX and STI models), 2006-2012 Tribeca, 2009-2012 Forester, Legacy, Outback, and 2012 WRX vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began March 6, 2017. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2783. Subaru's number for this recall is TKA-17.
Sep 27, 2016
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 Legacy vehicles manufactured November 26, 2008, to June 7, 2013, and 2010-2014 Outback vehicles manufactured January 9, 2009 to June 7, 2013. Due to contamination, components within the windshield wiper motor bottom cover may interfere with each other. If an obstruction, such as a buildup of snow or ice prevents the wiper arms from being able to stop in the parked position, the wiper motor may overheat and the bottom cover may melt.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If the windshield wiper motor overheats, the wipers may fail, reducing driver visibility and increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, the wiper motor cover may melt, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace the windshield wiper motor bottom cover assembly, free of charge. The recall began October 2016. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2783. Subaru's number for this recall is WTK-71. Note: This recall supersedes recall 11V-469. All vehicles that were remedied under that campaign are affected by this campaign, and need to have their wiper motor bottom cover replaced again.
May 25, 2016
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2003-2004 Legacy, Outback, 2009-2011 Legacy, Outback, Forester, 2006-2011 Impreza, Tribeca, 2003-2006 Baja, and 2006 Saab 9-2x vehicles originally sold or that have ever been registered in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." These vehicles may be equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Subaru will notify their owners. General Motors will notify Saab owners. Dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began August 26, 2016. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-856-488-8500. Saab owners may contact GM at 1-800-955-9007. Subaru's number for this recall is TKA-16.
Feb 25, 2013
Subaru is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 Legacy and Outback vehicles equipped with an automatic or CVT transmission and an Audiovox remote engine starter (RES) accessory, certain model year 2012-2013 Impreza vehicles equipped with a CVT transmission and an Audiovox remote engine starter (RES) accessory, and certain model year 2013 XV Crosstrek vehicles equipped with a CVT transmission and an Audiovox remote engine starter (RES) accessory. Additionally included are certain model year 2013 Legacy and Outback vehicles that may have received replacement RES fobs. If the RES fob is dropped, the fob may malfunction and randomly transmit an engine start request without pressing the button.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: The engine may inadvertently start and run for up to fifteen minutes. The engine may continue to start and stop until the fob battery is depleted, or until the vehicle runs out of fuel. If the vehicle is parked in an enclosed area, there is a risk of carbon monoxide build-up which may cause headaches, dizziness or, in extreme cases, unconsciousness and/or asphyxiation.
Remedy: Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace the RES key fobs, free of charge. The recall began on April 22, 2013. Owners may contact Subaru at 1-800-782-2783 for more information.
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Equipment
Subaru is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 Legacy and Outback vehicles equipped with an automatic or CVT transmission and an Audiovox remote engine starter (RES) accessory, certain model year 2012-2013 Impreza vehicles equipped with a CVT transmission and an Audiovox remote engine starter (RES) accessory, and certain model year 2013 XV Crosstrek vehicles equipped with a CVT transmission and an Audiovox remote engine starter (RES) accessory. Additionally included are certain model year 2013 Legacy and Outback vehicles that may have received replacement RES fobs. If the RES fob is dropped, the fob may malfunction and randomly transmit an engine start request without pressing the button.
Consequence: The engine may inadvertently start and run for up to fifteen minutes. The engine may continue to start and stop until the fob battery is depleted, or until the vehicle runs out of fuel. If the vehicle is parked in an enclosed area, there is a risk of carbon monoxide build-up which may cause headaches, dizziness or, in extreme cases, unconsciousness and/or asphyxiation.
Remedy: Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace the RES key fobs, free of charge. The recall began on April 22, 2013. Owners may contact Subaru at 1-800-782-2783 for more information.
Electrical System
Subaru is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 Legacy and Outback vehicles equipped with an automatic or CVT transmission and an Audiovox remote engine starter (RES) accessory, certain model year 2012-2013 Impreza vehicles equipped with a CVT transmission and an Audiovox remote engine starter (RES) accessory, and certain model year 2013 XV Crosstrek vehicles equipped with a CVT transmission and an Audiovox remote engine starter (RES) accessory. Additionally included are certain model year 2013 Legacy and Outback vehicles that may have received replacement RES fobs. If the RES fob is dropped, the fob may malfunction and randomly transmit an engine start request without pressing the button.
Consequence: The engine may inadvertently start and run for up to fifteen minutes. The engine may continue to start and stop until the fob battery is depleted, or until the vehicle runs out of fuel. If the vehicle is parked in an enclosed area, there is a risk of carbon monoxide build-up which may cause headaches, dizziness or, in extreme cases, unconsciousness and/or asphyxiation.
Remedy: Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace the RES key fobs, free of charge. The recall began on April 22, 2013. Owners may contact Subaru at 1-800-782-2783 for more information.
Dec 26, 2012
Subaru is recalling certain model year 2010 and 2011 Legacy and Outback vehicles, certain model year 2006 through 2012 Tribeca vehicles sold before January 2012, and certain model year 2009 through 2012 Forester vehicles sold before January 2012. Up to 78,650 of these vehicles may have been equipped with accessory puddle lights that, when illuminated, brighten the area under the doors of the vehicle. A short circuit can develop when either the puddle light or connector are exposed to an electrolytic moisture source (such as road spray that has road salt in it) and it penetrates the circuit board of the puddle light or the pins of the puddle light connector(s).
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: Over time, migration of the moisture into the circuit board and/or into the connector cavity, may result in a short circuit of the puddle light system. This may generate heat which may melt the plastic resulting in smoke or fire.
Remedy: Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional fused-harness, free of charge. The recall began February 19, 2013. Owners may contact Subaru at 1-800-782-2783 for more information.
Jul 20, 2010
SUBARU IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 AND 2011 OUTBACK AND LEGACY PASSENGER VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM APRIL 28 THROUGH JUNE 23, 2010. DUE TO A PROGRAMMING ERROR, A LUBRICATION HOLE WITHIN THE 6-SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION WAS OMITTED.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF THE TRANSMISSION GEARS ARE NOT PROPERLY LUBRICATED, A GROANING SOUND MAY BEGIN TO DEVELOP ALERTING THE DRIVER OF A PROBLEM. IF THE SOUND IS IGNORED AND NO ACTION IS TAKEN, THE GEARS WILL EVENTUALLY BREAK AND THIS CONDITION WILL LEAD TO VEHICLE POWER LOSS, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH.
Remedy: SUBARU WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE VEHICLES BY DRILLING AN OIL LUBRICATION HOLE AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE INTERNAL PARTS WITH NEW ONES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 28, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SUBARU AT 1-800-782-2783.
Jun 24, 2010
SUBARU IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 OUTBACK AND LEGACY PASSENGER VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM FEBRUARY 16, 2009 THROUGH APRIL 12, 2010. THE WIRING IN THE STEERING COLUMN ELECTRICAL ROLL CONNECTOR LOCATED BEHIND THE VEHICLE'S STEERING WHEEL MAY DEVELOP STRESS CRACKS AND EVENTUALLY BREAK. IF THIS WERE TO HAPPEN CERTAIN ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS MAY NOT OPERATE AS INTENDED.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: POSSIBLE CIRCUITS AFFECTED ARE THE DRIVER'S FRONTAL AIRBAG, PADDLE SHIFTER FUNCTION, CRUISE CONTROL, HORN CONTROL AND RADIO FUNCTIONS INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL CHECK LOT NUMBER OF THE STEERING ROLL CONNECTOR. THE ROLL CONNECTOR WILL BE REPLACED WITH A NEW ONE IF THE LOT NUMBER SHOWED ANY AFFECTED RANGE OF THE FAILURE OCCURRENCE. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 7, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SUBARU AT 1-800-782-2783.
May 7, 2010
SUBARU IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 OUTBACK AND LEGACY PASSENGER VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 31 THROUGH DECEMBER 1, 2009. A CRACK OR SPLIT CAN OCCUR IN THE CVT COOLER HOSE RESULTING IN A FLUID LEAK.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF THE FLUID IS COMPLETELY LEAKED DURING DRIVING, THE VEHICLE WILL COME TO A STOP, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH.
Remedy: SUBARU WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE ANY AFFECTED COOLER HOSES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 8, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SUBARU AT 1-800-SUBARU3 (1-800-782-2783).
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
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