2026 Subaru OutbackProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 21 owner complaints about the 2026 Subaru Outback, most often about the electrical system. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 23, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where the 2026 Subaru Outback has problems
21 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 6 | 1 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 4 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 2 | 1 |
| Seats | 2 | 2 |
| Steering | 2 | 0 |
| Tires | 2 | 0 |
| Power train | 1 | 1 |
| Structure | 1 | 1 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 |
| 3 other systems | 3 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2026 Subaru Outback recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
2026 vs. every other Outback year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Outback median. How we score
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- Caution
- Solid
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- Not rated
2026 Subaru Outback safety ratings
2026 SUBARU OUTBACK SUV N/A AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Rollover: 4 stars (17.4% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Standard
- Lane departure warning: Standard
What Outback owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
Brand new 2026 Outback experienced a "Sudden Unintended Acceleration / Brake Ineffectiveness. This occurred 3 times this week after the car had been driven over 90 miles or over 90 minutes. Engine and components were warmed up. Car was initially reported to dealer 10/6, car was examined by dealer…
New car with only 965 miles. At 580 miles the car when I started it said safety eyesight system not working. I shut off car and restarted it and system connected itself. Today I was on highway doing 62mph and the entire dashboard, information and safety features displays went completely black…
I was in an automatic car wash, approaching the end of the tunnel. The car was running but in neutral. I put my foot on the brake pedal and shifted into drive. As I moved the shifter, I heard a scraping sound followed by a clink sound, then the car surged forward and accelerated toward a stone wall…
Own a 2026 Outback?
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