Subaru OUTBACK

This model has recorded recalls in US, CA but none on file for AU — that may mean it wasn't sold there, or simply hasn't had a recall.

United States

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    AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGERUS

    An air bag that does not deploy during a crash can increase the risk of injury.

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    POWER TRAIN:SHIFT LINKAGE/CABLE/RODUS

    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 of crash.

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    POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCHUS

    An inoperative inhibitor switch may prevent the reverse lights from illuminating and the rearview camera image from displaying, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELDUS

    An insufficiently bonded windshield can detach during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

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    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)US

    A loose electrical connection to the ECU may cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFTUS

    Separation of the front end of the driveshaft increases the risk of a crash.

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    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMPUS

    A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

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    AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULEUS

    An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

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    AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULEUS

    An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

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    AIR BAGSUS

    In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passengerÂ’s frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.

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    AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULEUS

    In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.

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    AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULEUS

    An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

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    AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULEUS

    An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

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    AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULEUS

    An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

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    AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULEUS

    An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

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    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGSUS

    Brake line corrosion may result in brake fluid leakage. Fluid leakage may result in longer distances being required to slow or stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGSUS

    Brake line corrosion may result in brake fluid leakage. Fluid leakage may result in longer distances being required to slow or stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCHUS

    The engine turning off unexpectedly can increase the risk of a crash. If a crash occurs under this condition, the air bag may not deploy, increasing the risk of injury.

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    ELECTRICAL SYSTEMUS

    If the air injection pump overheats, it may melt and increase the risk of a fire.

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    AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULEUS

    An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

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    AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULEUS

    An explosion of an inflator within the passenger frontal air bag module may result in sharp metal fragments striking the front seat passenger, driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

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    AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULEUS

    An explosion of an inflator within the passenger frontal air bag module may result in sharp metal fragments striking the front seat passenger, driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

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    AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULEUS

    An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

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    AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULEUS

    An explosion of an inflator within the passenger frontal air bag module may result in sharp metal fragments striking the front seat passenger, driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

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    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGSUS

    IF THE FLUID IS COMPLETELY LEAKED DURING DRIVING, THE VEHICLE WILL COME TO A STOP, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH.

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    STEERING:COLUMNUS

    POSSIBLE CIRCUITS AFFECTED ARE THE DRIVER'S FRONTAL AIRBAG, PADDLE SHIFTER FUNCTION, CRUISE CONTROL, HORN CONTROL AND RADIO FUNCTIONS INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

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    POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSIONUS

    IF THE TRANSMISSION GEARS ARE NOT PROPERLY LUBRICATED, A GROANING SOUND MAY BEGIN TO DEVELOP ALERTING THE DRIVER OF A PROBLEM. IF THE SOUND IS IGNORED AND NO ACTION IS TAKEN, THE GEARS WILL EVENTUALLY BREAK AND THIS CONDITION WILL LEAD TO VEHICLE POWER LOSS, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH.

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    EXTERIOR LIGHTINGUS

    Over time, migration of the moisture into the circuit board and/or into the connector cavity, may result in a short circuit of the puddle light system. This may generate heat which may melt the plastic resulting in smoke or fire.

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    EQUIPMENTUS

    The engine may inadvertently start and run for up to fifteen minutes. The engine may continue to start and stop until the fob battery is depleted, or until the vehicle runs out of fuel. If the vehicle is parked in an enclosed area, there is a risk of carbon monoxide build-up which may cause headaches, dizziness or, in extreme cases, unconsciousness and/or asphyxiation.

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    AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULEUS

    An explosion of an inflator within the passenger frontal air bag module may result in sharp metal fragments striking the front seat passenger, driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

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    AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULEUS

    An explosion of an inflator within the passenger frontal air bag module may result in sharp metal fragments striking the front seat passenger, driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

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    AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULEUS

    An explosion of an inflator within the passenger frontal air bag module may result in sharp metal fragments striking the front seat passenger, driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

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    VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTORUS

    If the windshield wiper motor overheats, the wipers may fail, reducing driver visibility and increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, the wiper motor cover may melt, increasing the risk of a fire.

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    PARKING BRAKEUS

    A vehicle rollaway can increase the risk of a crash.

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    VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLYUS

    THE MOONROOF GLASS CAN LOOSEN AND DETACH FROM THE VEHICLE DURING DRIVING, RESULTING IN A POTENTIAL ROAD HAZARD FOR OTHER VEHICLES, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

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    VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLYUS

    The moonroof glass can loosen and detach from the vehicle during driving, resulting in a potential road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOWUS

    THE SIDE CURTAIN AIR BAGS MAY NOT DEPLOY, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY.

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    VISIBILITY/WIPERUS

    If the components overheat, the wiper motor bottom cover may melt and potentially catch fire.

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    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGESUS

    THE DRIVER MIGHT MISJUDGE THE AMOUNT OF BRAKE PEDAL TRAVEL REQUIRED TO ACHIEVE THE DESIRED STOPPING DISTANCE. THIS COULD OCCUR UNEXPECTEDLY AND WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

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    STEERING:COLUMNUS

    If the shafts become disengaged, the driver would lose the ability to steer the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONUS

    As a result of the parking rod detaching, the transmission may not be able to be moved from the "park" position preventing the vehicle from being moved or driven. Furthermore, even with the transmission shifted into the 'park' position, the parking mechanism may not engage, and the vehicle may roll away while in the "park" position, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: CRASH IMMINENT BRAKINGUS

    If the automatic pre-collision braking system does not function as intended, the vehicle will not react to an obstacle in its path, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    TRAILER HITCHESUS

    The mounting nut(s) may not provide sufficient force to remain attached to the studs or the studs themselves might break. If this were to happen while a trailer is being towed, the driver might not be able to operate the vehicle as desired or the trailer may detach from the vehicle. Either situation could increase the risk of a crash.

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    ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)US

    Poor performance of the electronic stability control system when it is activated may result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONUS

    If the transmission oil leaks onto the exhaust pipe, there is a possible risk of fire.

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    STEERING:COLUMNUS

    The loss of steering ability would increase the risk of a crash.

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    POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNITUS

    If the drive shaft detaches from the rear differential, it may strike the fuel tank and result in a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.

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    AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULEUS

    In the event of a crash necessitating passenger frontal air bag deployment, the air bag may not deploy properly, increasing the risk of injury.

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    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPERUS

    If any of the front brake caliper, wheel hub or stabilizer clamp attaching bolts loosen or detach, the related components would also become loose and may detach possibly making the vehicle unstable and reducing the braking capability. These conditions would increase the risk of a crash.

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    AIR BAGS:KNEE BOLSTERUS

    If the knee guard is not properly attached and the driver is not wearing a seatbelt, the knee guard may not be able to properly restrain the driver's lower body in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

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    VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICESUS

    Failure to display the rearview image while backing up increases the risk of crash.

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    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWAREUS

    The inaccurate fuel display may cause a driver to unexpectedly run out of fuel and the vehicle to stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMPUS

    Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    STRUCTUREUS

    In the event of a crash, the reduced strength of the vehicle body may increase the risk of injury.

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    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMPUS

    If the low pressure fuel pump fails, the engine may stall without the ability to restart the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:CHAIN/BELTUS

    An improperly secured drive chain may slip and break, causing a loss of drive power and increasing the risk of a crash.

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    BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTIONUS

    The intermittent loss of the rearview image reduces the driver's visibility and increases the risk of crash.

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    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGESUS

    A missing or loose bolt may cause the brake pedal mounting area to deform over time, which can reduce braking performance and increase the risk of a crash.

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    POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:CHAIN/BELTUS

    An improperly secured drive chain may slip and break, causing a loss of drive power and increasing the risk of a crash.

Canada

Australia

No recorded recalls for this model in Australia.