2022 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)
10
complaints reporting a crash
4
complaints reporting fire
4
safety recall campaigns
NHTSA 5-star crash test ratings
| Overall | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Frontal crash | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Side crash | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Rollover | ★★★★ (4/5) |
Tested: 2022 Subaru Outback SW AWD
Among NHTSA complaints for this model year, 5 report injuries (6 people injured). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Fatal crash records (FARS 2020–2023). 2022 Subaru Outback vehicles were involved in 21 fatal crashes with 6 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 riskA capacitor in the sensors for the Occupant Detection System (ODS) may crack… · Mar 22, 2024
- Crash riskAn insufficient weld may allow water to enter the inhibitor switch, causing it… · Nov 9, 2023
- Crash riskIncorrect paint clearcoat may have been applied, which can cause the windshield… · Sep 22, 2022
- Crash riskEngine wiring harness may have been damaged, resulting in a loose electrical… · Jul 1, 2022