2021 Subaru Outbackproblems, recalls & reliability

Most-reported problem areas

What owners of similar 2021 Subaru Outback vehicles reported to NHTSA, by component.

• VISIBILITY/WIPER86 reports
• ELECTRICAL SYSTEM44 reports
• UNKNOWN OR OTHER38 reports
• AIR BAGS14 reports
• VISIBILITY10 reports
• FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE6 reports
• ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER6 reports
• ENGINE4 reports
• POWER TRAIN,ENGINE3 reports
• POWER TRAIN3 reports

Recalls (4)

• POWER TRAIN21V024000

  Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2021 Outback and Impreza vehicles. The continuously variable transmission (CVT) select lever cable nut may not have been tightened properly, allowing the nut to loosen.

• AIR BAGS24V227000

  Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Outback and Legacy vehicles. A capacitor in the sensors for the Occupant Detection System (ODS) may crack and short circuit, which can prevent the front passenger air bag from deploying in a crash.

• POWER TRAIN23V755000

  Subaru of America, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2021 Crosstrek, 2022 Forester, 2021-2023 Legacy, and Outback vehicles. An insufficient weld may allow water to enter the inhibitor switch, causing it to fail.

• POWER TRAIN22V485000

  Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Outback and Legacy vehicles. A programming error in the Transmission Control Unit (TCU) may allow the clutch to engage before the drive chain is completely clamped.

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