2021 Subaru Outback recalls
4 NHTSA recall campaigns naming the 2021 Subaru Outback. Last verified Jul 30, 2026. Recalls may apply only to certain VIN ranges — always confirm with a VIN check.
Units are totals reported across campaigns mentioning this model — NHTSA does not always break unit counts down by model.
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- Mar 22, 2024Crash risk2020–2022 Subaru Legacy, 2020–2022 Subaru Outback — Air Bags
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Outback and Legacy vehicles. A capacitor in the sensors for the Occupant Detection System (ODS) may crack and short circuit, which can prevent the front passenger air bag from deploying in a crash.
24V227000 · 119K units · Subaru of America, Inc.
- Nov 9, 2023Crash risk2021 Subaru Crosstrek, 2022 Subaru Forester, 2021–2023 Subaru Legacy and 1 other model — Power Train
Subaru of America, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2021 Crosstrek, 2022 Forester, 2021-2023 Legacy, and Outback vehicles. An insufficient weld may allow water to enter the inhibitor switch, causing it to fail.
23V755000 · 96K units · Subaru of America, Inc.
- Jul 8, 2022Crash risk2020–2021 Subaru Legacy, 2020–2021 Subaru Outback — Power Train
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Outback and Legacy vehicles. A programming error in the Transmission Control Unit (TCU) may allow the clutch to engage before the drive chain is completely clamped.
22V485000 · 182 units · Subaru of America, Inc.
- Jan 26, 2021Crash risk2021 Subaru Impreza, 2021 Subaru Outback — Power Train
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2021 Outback and Impreza vehicles. The continuously variable transmission (CVT) select lever cable nut may not have been tightened properly, allowing the nut to loosen.
21V024000 · 383 units · Subaru of America, Inc.