NHTSA safety recalls
2021 Subaru Outback Recalls
NHTSA lists 4 safety recall campaigns for the 2021 Subaru Outback — 3 of them relate to power train. Recalls are published by year, make and model rather than per-VIN, so check your exact vehicle at nhtsa.gov/recalls. The repair is free at any franchised dealer, whatever the age of the car or who owns it now.
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These campaigns cover the 2021 Subaru Outback as a model line. Decode your VIN to see the build details for your specific car, then confirm the recalls against it at NHTSA.
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24V227000Air Bags · Sensor · Occupant Classification · Front Passenger
An air bag that does not deploy during a crash can increase the risk of injury.
The riskAn air bag that does not deploy during a crash can increase the risk of injury.
The fix — freeDealers will replace the ODS sensors on the front passenger seat, free of charge. Owner notifications were mailed February 3, 2025. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRA-24.
What was foundSubaru 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.
24V227000 at NHTSA23V755000Power Train · Automatic Transmission · Park/neutral Start Interlock Switch
An inoperative inhibitor switch may prevent the reverse lights from illuminating and the rearview camera image from displaying, increasing…
The riskAn inoperative inhibitor switch may prevent the reverse lights from illuminating and the rearview camera image from displaying, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix — freeDealers will replace the inhibitor switch, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 8, 2024. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2783. Subaru's number for this recall is WRQ-23.
What was foundSubaru 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.
23V755000 at NHTSA22V485000Power Train · Automatic Transmission · Control Module (tcm/pcm/tecm)
An improperly secured drive chain may slip and break, causing a loss of drive power and increasing the risk of a crash.
The riskAn improperly secured drive chain may slip and break, causing a loss of drive power and increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix — freeDealers will reprogram the TCU, inspect TCU data for chain slip, and visually inspect the chain guide. If evidence of chain slippage or damage is found, the transmission will be replaced. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 24, 2022. Owners may contact Subaru's customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRK-22. This recall is an expansion of previous recall number 21V-955.
What was foundSubaru 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.
22V485000 at NHTSA21V024000Power Train · Shift Linkage/cable/rod
A loose nut can lead to a lost of retention in the CVT select lever cable and the gear selector not functioning properly, increasing risk…
The riskA loose nut can lead to a lost of retention in the CVT select lever cable and the gear selector not functioning properly, increasing risk of crash.
The fix — freeSubaru will notify owners, and dealers will inspect, and, if necessary, tighten the nut, free of charge. The recall began February 12, 2021. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRA-21.
What was foundSubaru 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.
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Campaign data is published by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and is refreshed daily. Check your exact VIN at nhtsa.gov — their lookup can confirm applicability and repair status for a specific vehicle; this page lists model-level campaigns.
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