2025 Subaru Outback forward collision avoidance problems
19 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the forward collision avoidance on the 2025 Subaru Outback — 24% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The brakes failed and could be inspected upon request. My safety and the safety of two other passengers was put at risk because my vehicle rear ended an another vehicle at a red light. The problem has not yet been confirmed or reproduced by the dealership or inspected by the manufacturer, police…”
filed Sep 16, 2026
“While traveling along I-94E outside of Macomb County on September 10th at around 8:30AM, forward collision warning triggered twice while facing the direct sun. It triggered for around 6 seconds. Shortly after getting off the Shook Rd exit at around 8:45M and turning right, I had a full AEB…”
filed Sep 14, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Forward Collision Avoidance problems in other Outback years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Outback | 18 | 18% |
| 2023 Outback | 22 | 25% |
| 2022 Outback | 23 | 5% |
| 2021 Outback | 29 | 10% |
| 2020 Outback | 49 | 5% |
| 2019 Outback | 36 | 3% |
| 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 2025 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.