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.
Safety 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.
Manufacturer remedy
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.
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2017 Legacy and Outback vehicles manufactured September 21, 2016, to September 23, 2016. In the affected vehicles, the knee guard bracket may not be properly attached to the steering beam assembly.
Safety risk
If the knee guard is not properly attached and the driver is not wearing a seatbelt, the knee guard may not be able to properly restrain the driver's lower body in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Manufacturer remedy
Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the knee guard welding on each vehicle's steering beam, replacing the beam as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 14, 2016. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2783. Subaru's number for this recall is WTL-72.
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper
Manufacturer
Subaru of America, Inc.
Vehicles affected
99
Reported to NHTSA
2016-08-03
Owners notified
2016-08-08
Defect description
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2017 Outback vehicles manufactured June 20, 2016, to June 23, 2016. The affected vehicles may have improperly tightened attaching bolts for the front left and right brake calipers, wheel hubs, and the right stabilizer clamp.
Safety risk
If any of the front brake caliper, wheel hub or stabilizer clamp attaching bolts loosen or detach, the related components would also become loose and may detach possibly making the vehicle unstable and reducing the braking capability. These conditions would increase the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Subaru has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the bolts for proper torque, and replace any loose bolts, free of charge. The recall began on August 8, 2016. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2783. Subaru's number for this recall is WTE-66.
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Legacy and Outback vehicles manufactured February 29, 2016, to May 6, 2016. The steering column on the affected vehicles may have been improperly machined, and as a result, turning the steering wheel may have no effect on the direction of the wheels.
Safety risk
The loss of steering ability would increase the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the lot number on the steering column, replacing the steering column, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began May 13, 2016. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2783 or by visiting http://www.wtd65.service-campaign.com. Subaru's number for this recall is WTD-65. Note: Until the vehicles have been inspected, owners are advised not to drive their vehicles.
Owner complaints
A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.
Forward collision avoidance: adaptive cruise control
9
20,000 mi
Exterior lighting
7
27,000 mi
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery
6
40,000 mi
Suspension
6
45,000 mi
Lane departure: blind spot detection
5
15,000 mi
Seat belts
5
3,100 mi
Wheels
5
9,000 mi
Electronic stability control (ESC)
4
14,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition
3
45,000 mi
Visibility
3
48,000 mi
Back over prevention: automatic system braking
2
25 mi
Lane departure: assist
2
—
Lane departure: warning
2
—
Seats
2
41,000 mi
Tires
2
45,000 mi
Air bags: frontal: driver clockspring/spiral cassette
1
—
Back over prevention: rearview system braking
1
65,000 mi
Back over prevention: warnings
1
—
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
1
—
Electrical system: ignition: switch
1
39,700 mi
Equipment
1
97,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch
1
—
Parking brake
1
24,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)
1
93,700 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: internal: CVT
1
—
Service brakes, hydraulic: brake fluid low warning: switch/sensor/float
1
41,806 mi
Structure
1
—
Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate
1
35,000 mi
Tires: pressure monitoring and regulating systems
1
—
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal
1
129,000 mi
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly
1
12,200 mi
The 2016 model has about 1.5 times as many complaints as this one. The 2018 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.
Open investigations
An investigation is not a recall. It indicates that NHTSA is currently evaluating an alleged defect but has not reached a final determination.
Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.
