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2015 Subaru Outback

5 open recalls

Read the first one before you drive it again. Every repair below is free.

Key facts

  • Recall repairs are free by law, however old the vehicle is.
  • You don't need to be the original owner to have it fixed.
  • There is no deadline — an open recall stays open until it's repaired.

Open recalls

Source: NHTSA · synced 29 Jul 2026 13:14
Repair soon Steering

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

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Legacy and Outback vehicles manufactured February 29, 2016, to May 6, 2016.

What to do: Book this in with a dealer now. It affects a safety system.

Free repair · 48,819 vehicles affected Read campaign 16V292000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
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Repair when you can Electronic stability control (esc)

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.

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2015 Legacy and Outback vehicles manufactured on July 20, 2015.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 766 vehicles affected Read campaign 16V251000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Fire risk Power train

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

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2015 and 2016 model year Subaru Legacy 4-Door and Outback vehicles manufactured July 3, 2015, to July 27, 2015.

What to do: Park away from buildings and book the repair now.

Free repair · 2,893 vehicles affected Read campaign 15V502000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Forward collision avoidance

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.

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2015 Legacy vehicles manufactured March 10, 2014, to April 16, 2015, Outback vehicles manufactured February 24, 2014, to April 16, 2015, Impreza vehicles manufactured September 9, 2014, to April 14, 2015, XV Crosstrek vehicles manufactured October 16, 2014, to April 15, 2015, and 2016 WRX vehicles manufactured March 23, 2015, and equipped with the Eyesight Driver Assist System.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 71,710 vehicles affected Read campaign 15V366000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Trailer hitches

The mounting nut(s) may not provide sufficient force to remain attached to the studs or the studs themselves might break.

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2015 Outback vehicles manufactured January 22, 2014, to August 18, 2014, and equipped with a Subaru accessory trailer hitch assembly.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 56 vehicles affected Read campaign 14V577000 on NHTSA.gov ↗

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