2025 Subaru Outback recalls and problems
No recalls and 83 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2025 Subaru Outback.
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2025 Subaru Outback recalls
NHTSA lists no recalls for this model year.
Most reported problems
Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.
What owners report
Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.
Rear Automatic Braking (RAB) system conducted an emergency , neck snapping stop while backing out of a sloped driveway at 9PM local time, zip 94596, walnut creek, California. There was no vehicle traffic, pedestrian traffic or other movements nearby to trigger the RAB system. There was a local rescue ambulance parked…
The contact owns a 2025 Subaru Outback. The contact stated that while driving on the freeway in stop-and-go traffic with the automatic braking system activated, the vehicle erroneously reversed and failed to immediately stop while depressing the brake pedal. The contact shifted out of drive(D) and then back to…
July 4, 2025 car had about 4100 miles Severe dangerous phantom braking on highway CA 280 N just prior to foothill expressway exit at about 7:30 pm. Suddenly while traveling 60+ MPH on mid lanes of freeway car auto braking caused car to brake/slow to 1/2 speed with no visible obstacle seen by any of 4 adults in car…
The brakes failed and could be inspected upon request. My safety and the safety of two other passengers was put at risk because my vehicle rear ended an another vehicle at a red light. The problem has not yet been confirmed or reproduced by the dealership or inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance…
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Outback model years compared
Across all years, the 2019 Outback has the most complaints (1,036). All Subaru Outback years →
Questions
- Does the 2025 Subaru Outback have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2025 Subaru Outback as of October 27, 2026.
- What are the most common problems with the 2025 Subaru Outback?
- Owners have filed 83 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is forward collision avoidance (21 complaints), followed by unknown or other (18).
- How many 2025 Subaru Outback complaints mention a crash or fire?
- 5 of 83 complaints report a crash and 2 a fire; 1 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received October 18, 2026.