2023 Subaru Outback vs 2023 Tesla Model Y
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2023 Subaru Outback | 2023 Tesla Model Y |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 87 | 1,115 |
| Recall campaigns | 2 | 16 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 315 | 90 |
| Investigations | 0 | 8 |
| Crash reports | 8 | 147 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 3 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 25–28 | 123 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | 7,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Subaru Outback | Tesla Model Y |
|---|---|---|
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 22 | 466 |
| Steering | 2 | 199 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 165 |
| Service Brakes | 6 | 149 |
| Electrical System | 17 | 109 |
| Suspension | 0 | 110 |
| Lane Departure | 1 | 77 |
| Visibility/wiper | 16 | 58 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 0 | 41 |
| Steering problems | 0 | 30 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 28 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 23 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 12 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 11 |
| Electrical failures | 0 | 5 |
2023 Subaru Outback
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.