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2025 Subaru Outback Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 0 NHTSA recalls and 61 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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This is one of the better years for the Subaru Outback

The 2025 model year shows below-average complaints compared to other years of this model — a good sign for reliability.

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Recommended — 2025 Subaru Outback

The 2025 Subaru Outback shows low recall and complaint activity. Based on available NHTSA data, this is generally considered a solid model year choice.

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NHTSA Recalls
No known recalls
61
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
4
Crashes + Injuries
1 fire report

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NHTSA Recalls — 2025 Subaru Outback

No NHTSA recalls found for the 2025 Subaru Outback.

While this is a positive sign, recall status can change. Always verify at NHTSA.gov before purchasing.

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Most Common Problems — 2025 Subaru Outback

Based on 61 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Unknown Or Other
17
Electrical System
5
Lane Departure
5
Steering
4
Visibility/wiper
4
Air Bags
4
Forward Collision Avoidance
3
Exterior Lighting
3
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Subaru Outback — Complaints by Year

Spike in a year = known problem year. The 2025 model year is highlighted.

2019 1,025 complaints 2020 889 complaints 2021 289 complaints 2022 448 complaints 2023 84 complaints 2024 2 complaints 2025 61 complaints 2026 6 complaints

⚠ Years to avoid: 2019, 2020 — These model years show significantly elevated complaint activity.

✅ Best model years: 2023, 2024, 2025 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2025 Subaru Outback

Is the 2025 Subaru Outback reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2025 Subaru Outback has no open recalls and 61 owner complaints. This is generally considered a reliable model year.
How many recalls does the 2025 Subaru Outback have?
There are currently no NHTSA recalls on file for the 2025 Subaru Outback. Always verify at NHTSA.gov before purchasing as recalls can be added at any time.
What are the most common problems with the 2025 Subaru Outback?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2025 Subaru Outback are: Unknown Or Other, Electrical System, Lane Departure, Steering. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2025 Subaru Outback safe to buy?
The 2025 Subaru Outback has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year Subaru Outback should I buy?
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Subaru Outback are: 2023, 2024, 2025. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years to avoid: 2019, 2020.
Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update. For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.