2015 Subaru Outback safety record
Crash-test ratings, severity signals from owner complaints, fatal-crash involvement and safety recalls — all from official federal sources.
★★★★★
NHTSA overall rating (5/5)
20
complaints reporting a crash
5
complaints reporting fire
5
safety recall campaigns
NHTSA 5-star crash test ratings
| Overall | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Frontal crash | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Side crash | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Rollover | ★★★★ (4/5) |
Tested: 2015 Subaru Outback SUV AWD
Among NHTSA complaints for this model year, 13 report injuries (17 people injured). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Fatal crash records (FARS 2020–2023). 2015 Subaru Outback vehicles were involved in 48 fatal crashes with 16 occupant deaths in federal crash records. Involvement counts are not adjusted for how many are on the road and do not imply fault or a vehicle defect.
Crash- and fire-risk recalls
- Crash riskSteering column on the affected vehicles may have been improperly machined, and… · May 11, 2016
- Crash riskBrake fluid used in these vehicles may contain excess moisture which may… · Apr 27, 2016
- Fire riskTransmission oil may leak from a deformed seal cap on the propeller shaft yoke · Aug 10, 2015
- Crash riskIf the switch that activates the brake lights fails, the automatic… · Jun 12, 2015
- Crash riskDuring installation, the trailer hitch mounting nuts may have been… · Sep 19, 2014