2012 Subaru Outback service brakes problems
35 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes on the 2012 Subaru Outback — 12% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Brakes failed completely due to excessive rust / corrosion on brake line junction area. Brake pedal suddenly went to floor and fluid leaked out near right rear quarter of vehicle in-front of right rear tire.”
filed Aug 17, 2026
“The brake pedal suddenly went almost to the floor while attempting to stop. Researching I found there was a recall. NHTSA Recall No. 11V-562. My car was not apparently among the ones being recalled, yet this problem is exactly as described in the bulletin. The component in question is the master…”
filed Sep 21, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Service Brakes, HydraulicCampaign 11V562000 · Nov 29, 2011
Service Brakes problems in other Outback years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Outback | 5 | 6% |
| 2024 Outback | 4 | 4% |
| 2023 Outback | 7 | 8% |
| 2022 Outback | 10 | 2% |
| 2021 Outback | 7 | 2% |
| 2020 Outback | 15 | 2% |
| 2019 Outback | 21 | 2% |
| 2018 Outback | 18 | 2% |
| 2017 Outback | 23 | 3% |
| 2016 Outback | 19 | 3% |
| 2015 Outback | 27 | 5% |
| 2014 Outback | 22 | 11% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2012 Subaru Outback
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.