Air bags: air bag/restraint control moduleRecall 19V-910 · 2016–2017 Subaru Outback
Subaru of America, Inc. recall 19V-910 covers 46 2016–2017 Subaru Outback for a air bags: air bag/restraint control module problem, reported to NHTSA on December 19, 2019. The manufacturer's latest report (2021 Q2) shows 80% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 19V910000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Outback vehicles. A replacement air bag control module may have been installed that is not compatible with the passenger air bag module, possibly affecting air bag deployment.
The risk
In the event of a crash necessitating passenger frontal air bag deployment, the air bag may not deploy properly, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix
Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger air bag module, free of charge. The recall began February 3, 2020. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WUX-09.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
80%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from August 29, 2015 to June 28, 2017. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.