2015 Model Year

Subaru Outback

NHTSA Complaints & Reliability Data

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Complaints
496
Recalls
3
Crashes
19
Severe
36

Active Recalls

Manufacturer safety recalls

16V251000 Apr 2016

Other

No consequence data available

15V366000 Jun 2015

Other

No consequence data available

14V577000 Sep 2014

Other

No consequence data available

Recent Complaints

Latest owner reports

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES
Jan 2026

January 25th, 2026 13:30 I was coming to a stop at an intersection with my foot on the brake pedal when suddenly my vehicle lurched forward potentiall...

Power Train
Dec 2025

After a transmission replacement performed by Bud Clary Chevrolet, Inc. in Longview, WA on September 9, 2025, my vehicle was returned to me with criti...

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Dec 2025

Within the last few months, my 2015 Outback has been unreliable with the fuel gauge indicator, causing me to run out of gas three times, stranded road...

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,STRUCTURE
Nov 2025

The contact owns a 2015 Subaru Outback. The contact stated while the vehicle was at the dealer for an oil change and snow tire replacement, the contac...

Electrical System
Nov 2025

Battery fails repeatedly even after several battery replacements and dealer fixing the software at a hefty cost, presumable to make sure the battery i...

Engine
Oct 2025

The contact owns a 2015 Subaru Outback. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, and while at a stop light, there was an abnorma...

STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS
Oct 2025

The clock spring (steering roll connector) component has failed, confirmed by the resulting complete loss of the horn function. SAFETY HAZARD: The co...

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
Oct 2025

A particular corner where the arterial has a y turn. With cruise engaged the vehicle will do the emergency braking even though the lane is clear. Has...

Engine
Sep 2025

The contact owns a 2015 Subaru Outback. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, there was an abnormal exhaust odor entering the cabin of t...

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE Crash
Sep 2025

I was within the town limits so I was driving slowly. When I approached the first stop light in town I saw that it was red. There were of three or f...

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Data updated: March 5, 2026

Summary

The 2015 Subaru Outback has 496 complaints and 3 recalls on record. The most commonly reported issue is VISIBILITY/WIPER. 19 crash-related incidents have been reported.

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