2019 Subaru Outback forward collision avoidance problems
36 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the forward collision avoidance on the 2019 Subaru Outback — 3% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“While turning left from left turn lane, eyesight failed to detect oncoming traffic resulting in right front side impact. No warning, no braking action. This is an advertised safety system supposedly designed to prevent this type of accident. In addition, passenger side airbag deployed (no passenger…”
filed Sep 20, 2025
“I was driving my 2019 Subaru Outback North on [XXX] just North of Alanson, Michigan on [XXX] when it applied the brakes and made a noise similar to driving on the rumble strip. There were no vehicles in front of me. Scary and now I am nervous driving this car. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE…”
filed Aug 26, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Forward Collision Avoidance problems in other Outback years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Outback | 17 | 25% |
| 2024 Outback | 13 | 14% |
| 2023 Outback | 22 | 25% |
| 2022 Outback | 23 | 5% |
| 2021 Outback | 29 | 10% |
| 2020 Outback | 49 | 5% |
| 2018 Outback | 18 | 2% |
| 2017 Outback | 23 | 3% |
| 2016 Outback | 7 | 1% |
| 2015 Outback | 5 | 1% |
| 2014 Outback | 1 | 0% |
| 2013 Outback | 4 | 1% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2019 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.