2015 Subaru Outback Back-over prevention (rear camera) Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 1%of 510 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 59,011miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the back-over prevention of the 2015 Subaru Outback, 1% of the 510 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 59,011 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“On my 2015 outback limited my SRVD off warning light is on and I have lost its function. I have not been in any kind of fender bender, it was taken to a state licensed shop and was told and have read in its Manuel it is a dealer repair issue. I have read other posts regarding same issue and the run around the dealer mechanics give to it’s customers. My car is available for inspection anytime if I do not incur a service charge!”
NHTSA complaint #11462537, filed 2022-04“The contact owns a 2015 Subaru Outback. The contact stated that while reversing, the rear-view camera was inoperable. The maps and radio were glitching and then seized stuck. The screen was difficult to read. The screen was pixelated due to the brightness outside. The camera was inoperable. The local dealer was contacted and confirmed that there was no recall coverage for the head unit. The dealer referred the contact to the manufacturer for assistance. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and opened a case, but declined any further assistance. …”
NHTSA complaint #11757943, filed 2026-08, 73,022 milesBack-over prevention (rear camera): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | 6% |
| 2024 | 3 | 3% |
| 2022 | 1 | 0% |
| 2021 | 4 | 1% |
| 2020 | 10 | 1% |
| 2019 | 9 | 1% |
| 2018 | 19 | 2% |
| 2017 | 4 | 0% |
| 2016 | 3 | 0% |
| 2015 | 5 | 1% |
| 2013 | 1 | 0% |
Other parts of the 2015 Subaru Outback
143 complaintsElectrical system
127 complaintsOther or unknown
109 complaintsEngine
47 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
37 complaintsBody and structure
33 complaintsBrakes
28 complaintsVehicle speed control
26 complaintsFuel system
18 complaintsAir bags
14 complaintsSteering
13 complaintsWheels
8 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2015 Subaru Outback
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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