2021 Subaru Outback Recalls

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 2021 Subaru Outback. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.

• 24V227000Mar 22, 2024118,723 vehicles potentially affected
  Air bags › Sensor › Occupant classification › Front passenger
  Covers: Subaru Outback 2020–2022, Legacy 2020–2022

  Reported issue: Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Outback and Legacy vehicles. A capacitor in the sensors for the Occupant Detection System (ODS) may crack and short circuit, which can prevent the front passenger air bag from deploying in a crash.

  Possible consequence: An air bag that does not deploy during a crash can increase the risk of injury.

  Remedy: Dealers will replace the ODS sensors on the front passenger seat, free of charge. Owner notifications were mailed February 3, 2025. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRA-24.

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• 23V755000Nov 9, 202395,830 vehicles potentially affected
  Power train › Automatic transmission › Park/neutral start interlock switch
  Covers: Subaru Outback 2021–2023, Legacy 2021–2023, Crosstrek 2021 +1 more

  Reported issue: Subaru of America, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2021 Crosstrek, 2022 Forester, 2021-2023 Legacy, and Outback vehicles. An insufficient weld may allow water to enter the inhibitor switch, causing it to fail.

  Possible consequence: An inoperative inhibitor switch may prevent the reverse lights from illuminating and the rearview camera image from displaying, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Remedy: Dealers will replace the inhibitor switch, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 8, 2024. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2783. Subaru's number for this recall is WRQ-23.

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• 22V485000Jul 8, 2022182 vehicles potentially affected
  Power train › Driveline › Chain/belt
  Covers: Subaru Outback 2020–2021, Legacy 2020–2021

  Reported issue: Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Outback and Legacy vehicles. A programming error in the Transmission Control Unit (TCU) may allow the clutch to engage before the drive chain is completely clamped.

  Possible consequence: An improperly secured drive chain may slip and break, causing a loss of drive power and increasing the risk of a crash.

  Remedy: Dealers will reprogram the TCU, inspect TCU data for chain slip, and visually inspect the chain guide. If evidence of chain slippage or damage is found, the transmission will be replaced. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 24, 2022. Owners may contact…

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• 21V024000Jan 26, 2021383 vehicles potentially affected
  Power train › Shift linkage/cable/rod
  Covers: Subaru Outback 2021, Impreza 2021

  Reported issue: Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2021 Outback and Impreza vehicles. The continuously variable transmission (CVT) select lever cable nut may not have been tightened properly, allowing the nut to loosen.

  Possible consequence: A loose nut can lead to a lost of retention in the CVT select lever cable and the gear selector not functioning properly, increasing risk of crash.

  Remedy: Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will inspect, and, if necessary, tighten the nut, free of charge. The recall began February 12, 2021. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRA-21.

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