2026 Subaru Outback Problems, Recalls & Reliability

17 owner complaints sit in the federal file for the 2026 Subaru Outback, alongside 0 recall campaigns and 0 defect investigations. It scores 2/100 on the trouble index — too lightly reported for a fair score.

17Complaints
2/100Trouble index
0Recalls

Few reports

Where 2026 sits among all Outback years

Darker = quieter yearsBrighter amber = more trouble

What owners report

Other 6 complaints (35%)
Electrical 4 complaints (24%)
Wheels & tires 1 complaints (6%)
Seat belts 1 complaints (6%)
Seats & interior 1 complaints (6%)
Body & structure 1 complaints (6%)

Recalls

No recall campaigns on file for the 2026 Subaru Outback.

Questions buyers ask

Is the 2026 Subaru Outback reliable?

The 2026 Subaru Outback drew 17 complaints in federal safety records — too lightly reported for a fair score. Its trouble index is 2/100, scored against the model's worst year (2019).

What are the most common 2026 Subaru Outback problems?

The top reported problems for the 2026 Subaru Outback are other (6 complaints), electrical (4), and wheels & tires (1).

Does the 2026 Subaru Outback have recalls?

No recall campaigns are on file for the 2026 Subaru Outback. Recalls can be issued at any time, so check the VIN before buying.

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Data updated 2026-08-12 from NHTSA's public records

Every number on this page is a count of records in the federal complaint, recall, and investigation files published by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. Check any specific vehicle's open recalls by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.