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Recalls are issued for a make, model and model year. Whether the repair has already been done on one specific car is known only to its manufacturer and dealers. Check your vehicle's official status at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with a dealer.
US recalls (0)
No US recalls found for the 2025 Subaru Outback.
Owner complaints (83)
Owners filed 83 complaints with NHTSA about the 2025 Subaru Outback (5 crashes, 2 fires, 1 injuries reported). Among 32 model years of this model, it ranks #28 for the most complaints (median 208).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|
| Forward collision avoidance | 21 | |
| Unknown or other | 18 | |
| Lane departure | 15 | |
| Electrical system | 13 | |
| Steering | 6 | |
| Service brakes | 6 | |
| Visibility/wiper | 5 | |
| Air bags | 5 |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2025 Subaru Outback.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Subaru Outback SW AWD | 5★ | 5★ | 5★ | 4★ |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2025 Subaru Outback version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Outback AWD 2.4 L Automatic (AV-S8) | 22 | 29 | 25 | $2,700 |
| Outback AWD 2.5 L Automatic (AV-S8) | 26 | 32 | 28 | $2,400 |
| Outback Wilderness AWD 2.4 L Automatic (AV-S8) | 21 | 26 | 23 | $2,900 |
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Sources: NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings, US EPA fuel economy and Transport Canada's Vehicle Recalls Database (contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada). Recalls updated 2026-10-30.