NHTSA records · 2023–2026
Subaru Outback Insurance in California
NHTSA rated the 2025 Subaru Outback 5 stars overall. NHTSA's records for the 2023–2026 Outback list 2 recall campaigns and 287 owner complaints as of September 16, 2026.
- Overall rating, 2025
- 5 stars
- Recall campaigns
- 2
- Owner complaints
- 287
NHTSA records retrieved September 16, 2026. Not a rate or a quote.
Subaru Outback crash-test stars
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings by version. 5 more versions have no overall rating and are not shown.
| Year | Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover | Rollover risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Outback SW AWD | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 18.5% |
| 2024 | Outback SW AWD | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 18.5% |
| 2023 | Outback SW AWD | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 18.5% |
Versions link to their records; n/r = not rated. Rollover risk is NHTSA's own calculation.
NHTSA's equipment listing for the 2025 Outback — forward collision warning: standard & optional.
Outback recall campaigns, 2023–2026
2 distinct campaigns — by model year, 2023: 2, 2024: 0, 2025: 0, 2026: 0.
- Power train ×2
| Campaign | Report received | Component | Model years |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23V755000 | November 9, 2023 | Power train › automatic transmission › park/neutral start interlock switch | 2023 |
| 23V647000 | September 21, 2023 | Power train › driveline › driveshaft | 2023 |
By model year: it cannot show whether a campaign is done on your own Outback. NHTSA hotline in these records: 1-888-327-4236.
NHTSA recall records: Outback 2023
Outback owner complaints to NHTSA
287 complaints about 2023–2026 models.
| Year | Complaints | Owner marked crash | Owner marked fire |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 23 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 | 78 | 4 | 2 |
| 2024 | 97 | 5 | 2 |
| 2023 | 89 | 8 | 1 |
Most-named components (besides “unknown”)
- Forward collision avoidance64
- Electrical system49
- Visibility/wiper42
- Lane departure23
- Power train15
- Service brakes15
- Air bags13
- Engine12
NHTSA complaint records: Outback ICE 2026 · Outback Wilderness ICE 2026 · Outback 2025 · Outback Wilderness 2025 · Outback 2024 · Outback Wilderness 2024 · Outback 2023 · Outback Wilderness 2023
Coverage on a Outback
- Theft, fire, vandalism: comprehensive.
- Crash repairs to your own car: collision.
- Owing more than a financed car is worth: loan gap coverage.
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