Models
Every Subaru model with a safety record. Open one to see it year by year.
| Model | Years | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Outback | 1995–2026 | 9,776 |
| Forester | 1995–2026 | 6,520 |
| Legacy | 1987–2025 | 3,185 |
| Impreza | 1990–2026 | 2,654 |
| Crosstrek | 2012–2026 | 1,191 |
| Ascent | 2019–2026 | 1,039 |
| WRX | 2002–2025 | 978 |
| XV Crosstrek | 2012–2024 | 264 |
| B9 Tribeca | 2006–2012 | 145 |
| Baja | 2003–2006 | 117 |
| BRZ | 2013–2024 | 101 |
| GL | 1981–1994 | 78 |
| Solterra | 2023–2026 | 77 |
| Loyale | 1983–1994 | 66 |
| Justy | 1987–1995 | 49 |
| Tribeca | 2006–2014 | 41 |
| WRX STI | 2004–2023 | 19 |
| DL | 1981–1994 | 10 |
| XT | 1983–1994 | 8 |
| XT6 | 1988–1991 | 5 |
| Crosstrek Hybrid | 2016–2026 | 1 |
| Levorg | 2022 | — |
Also on record, with too little data for a page of its own: SVX · Subaru · Uncharted · Impreza STI · Trailseeker · Outback Sport · XV Crosstrek Hybrid · Impreza WRX · Wagon · Esteem · Brat · DL1600 · Subaru Truck · Forester Hybrid · gl-10 · glf · loyal · XT-6.
NHTSA recalls, complaints and manufacturer communications (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · new cars in Europe: European Environment Agency, 2010–2022
Complaints by model year
All Subaru models together. Newer years are still collecting complaints.
NHTSA ODI complaints
What owners report
- Electrical system4,490
- Visibility/wiper3,787
- Unknown or other3,298
- Power train3,085
- Engine2,553
- Air bags2,548
- Vehicle speed control1,526
- Service brakes1,230
NHTSA ODI complaints, by the system named in the complaint
Latest recalls
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2026 Crosstrek and Forester vehicles. The castle nut on the left-front lower control arm ball joint may be improperly fastened, which can lead to the ball joint separating from the lower control arm.
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2026 Crosstrek Hybrid, 2025-2026 Forester Hybrid, Forester, and 2019-2026 Ascent vehicles. These vehicles were manufactured with an incorrect Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) on the certification label. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 110, "Tire selection and rims."
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2026 Toyota BZ, Lexus RZ, and Subaru Solterra battery electric vehicles. The electronic control unit (ECU) that controls the high voltage battery may experience a fault, resulting in a loss of drive power.
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2026 Forester and Forester Hybrid vehicles. The sliding glass panel of the power moonroof assembly may have been improperly bonded to the sliding frame, allowing the glass panel to detach from the vehicle.
Subaru of America, Inc. is recalling certain 2026 Crosstrek hybrid, and 2025 Forester hybrid vehicles. When the fuel tank is near full capacity, an increase in ambient temperature may cause the fuel to expand and spill out of the filler neck due to an insufficient seal on the fuel cap.
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2026 Forester vehicles. These vehicles may have been manufactured with an incorrect and/or incorrectly oriented rear hatch support bracket which can detach without prior warning.
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2026 Toyota, Lexus, and Subaru Solterra vehicles equipped with a Panoramic View Monitor (PVM) system. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models. A software error may cause the rearview camera to freeze or display a blank screen when the vehicle is in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023-2025 bZ4X, Lexus RZ, and Subaru Solterra vehicles. During certain HVAC system faults, such as electrical compressor failure, the defroster and defogger system may become inoperative.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
EU safety alerts
31 Subaru alerts in Safety Gate, the European Union's rapid alert system, since 2009; the latest 10 are below.
| Solterra SR/00011/26 · 9 Jan 2026 | Injuries |
| Outback A12/02516/24 · 6 Sept 2024 | Injuries |
| Legacy, Outback, Levorg, WRX, Impreza, XV A12/02023/23 · 1 Sept 2023 | Injuries |
| Outback A12/01639/21 · 3 Dec 2021 | Injuries |
| Impreza, XV A12/00922/21 · 25 Jun 2021 | Injuries |
| Impreza, XV A12/00890/21 · 18 Jun 2021 | Injuries |
| Forester A12/01148/20 · 14 Aug 2020 | Injuries |
| Legacy, Outback, Impreza A12/00601/20 · 24 Apr 2020 | Injuries |
| Impreza, XV and Crosstrek A12/00594/20 · 24 Apr 2020 | Injuries |
| Legacy and Outback A12/00592/20 · 24 Apr 2020 | Injuries |
Safety Gate (European Commission) · CC0 · all EU alerts
New registrations in Europe
340,733 new Subaru cars registered in the EU, Norway and Iceland between 2010 and 2022, from the European Environment Agency's CO₂ monitoring of every new car. In 2022 the largest markets were Germany (3,723), Sweden (2,271), Italy (1,829), Spain (1,245), Poland (594).
| Year | New cars | CO₂ g/km |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 13,308 | 174 (WLTP) |
| 2021 | 17,156 | 186 (WLTP) |
| 2020 | 17,106 | 185 (WLTP) |
| 2019 | 27,472 | 189 (WLTP) |
| 2018 | 32,457 | 187 (WLTP) |
| 2017 | 28,964 | 160 (NEDC) |
| 2016 | 30,267 | — |
| 2015 | 29,687 | — |
| 2014 | 25,753 | — |
| 2013 | 27,903 | — |
| 2012 | 29,841 | — |
| 2011 | 27,187 | — |
| 2010 | 33,632 | — |
Most registered Subaru models in Europe, 2022
| Model | New cars |
|---|---|
| Outback | 4,765 |
| Xv | 3,816 |
| Forester | 3,325 |
| Solterra | 827 |
| Impreza | 447 |
| subaru | 40 |
| Xv / Wagon 1.6 / I-s Es Cvt Awd | 25 |
| Xv 2.0i-MHEV Style Xtra | 24 |
| Xv 1.6i Cvt Style Xtra | 21 |
| Brz | 5 |
Averages are weighted by registrations; CO₂ is the type-approval value (NEDC until the WLTP switch). European Environment Agency, CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars · re-use permitted with acknowledgement
Real-world fuel consumption
1,824 Subaru cars registered in Europe between 2021 and 2024 report their fuel use through the on-board meter. Petrol cars average 8.8 l/100 km on the road, against 8.3 l/100 km in the official WLTP test — 6% more.
| Fuel | Cars | On the road | WLTP | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 988 | 8.8 | 8.3 | +6% |
| Petrol hybrid | 836 | 8.4 | 8.0 | +5% |
By model
| Model | Cars | On the road | WLTP | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Outback | 731 | 8.9 | 8.5 | +5% |
| Forester | 417 | 8.5 | 8.1 | +4% |
Litres per 100 km: total fuel used divided by total distance driven, from the car's own fuel consumption meter (OBFCM), collected in 2024 by the manufacturers, mostly remotely, and by national authorities. WLTP figures are the type-approval CO₂ values converted to litres. Hybrids, including mild hybrids, do not plug in; plug-in hybrid figures include the distance driven on electricity. European Environment Agency, Real-world CO₂ emissions from cars and vans · CC BY 4.0