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2025 Subaru Outback Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 83 complaints with NHTSA about the 2025 Subaru Outback, most often about the driver assistance (30% of complaints). It is 26th of 27 Outback model years by number of complaints.
Complaints83
Recalls0
Crashes reported5
Fires reported2
Injuries reported1
Most common 2025 Subaru Outback problems
Driver assistance
25 complaints · 30%Parts named most often: automatic emergency braking, assist, warnings, warning.
Other or unspecified
18 complaints · 22%Electrical
13 complaints · 16%Parts named most often: instrument cluster/panel, software.
The contact owns a 2025 Subaru Outback. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the "door and window open" message was displayed. The information screen indicated that the driver monitoring system and eyesight were disabled. While driving, the low tire message was displayed. The contact attempted to…
The contact owns a 2025 Subaru Outback. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start while attempting to start it. There were no warning lights illuminated. A tow truck company successfully jump-started the vehicle, and the vehicle was towed to the local dealer. The dealer was unable to duplicate the failure.…
Brakes
7 complaints · 8%The contact owns a 2025 Subaru Outback. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the wheels skidded and the steering wheel seized. In addition, the contact stated that the engine seized. No warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle…
Visibility and wipers
6 complaints · 7%The contact owns a 2025 Subaru Outback. The contact stated that while driving during heavy rainfall, the front windshield displayed a distorted view while the windshield wipers were activated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed; however, the cause of the failure was not identified. The…
Steering
6 complaints · 7%The contact owns a 2025 Subaru Outback. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the wheels skidded and the steering wheel seized. In addition, the contact stated that the engine seized. No warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle…
Engine
6 complaints · 7%Parts named most often: engine.
The contact owns a 2025 Subaru Outback. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the wheels skidded and the steering wheel seized. In addition, the contact stated that the engine seized. No warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle…
The contact owns a 2025 Subaru Outback. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start while attempting to start it. There were no warning lights illuminated. A tow truck company successfully jump-started the vehicle, and the vehicle was towed to the local dealer. The dealer was unable to duplicate the failure.…
Air bags
5 complaints · 6%
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2025 Subaru Outback recalls
NHTSA lists no recalls for this model year.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2025 Subaru Outback
- What are the most common problems with the 2025 Subaru Outback?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: driver assistance (25 complaints); other or unspecified (18 complaints); electrical (13 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2025 Subaru Outback have?
- NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2025 Subaru Outback. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls in case one is issued later.
- Is the 2025 a bad year for the Subaru Outback?
- It is 26th of 27 Outback model years by number of complaints, with 83 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.