2025 Subaru Outback Forward collision avoidance Problems
- Complaints
- 21about this part
- Share
- 25%of 83 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.
NHTSA recorded 21 complaints about the forward collision avoidance of the 2025 Subaru Outback, 25% of the 83 complaints for this model year. 3 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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 activation while again facing the sun, almost causing the vehicle behind me to rear end me.”
NHTSA complaint #11764235, filed 2026-09“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, insurance representative of others. There were no warning messages, or symptoms of the problem prior to the failure.”
NHTSA complaint #11764693, filed 2026-09“We are having issues with the RAB, lane departure, collision assistance and other warning lights just randomly coming on. We put it to the dealer and they said it was a problem with a dead fob. They returned it to us and the first day back on the road it did it again. When it left the dealer after being fixed before it had 14625 miles on it. I also have a picture of when we were going 71 miles per hour when it cur out.”
NHTSA complaint #11717987, filed 2026-02“Twice in one week I was backing slowly out of my driveway. No cars were in sight and the Subaru slammed on the breaks. The first time tweaked my back as I was looking over my shoulder when it broke so aggresively. I am fine.”
NHTSA complaint #11743406, filed 2026-06“Since October 2023, my 2019 Toyota Prius has developed severe and unpredictable driving behavior after a regular brake service, which may have triggered or coincided with a software or ECU update. The car, which had been driving smoothly since I bought it in 2021, suddenly began showing false braking, steering interference, and lane instability — as if the car were trying to “correct” problems that didn’t exist. These interventions often happen on highways or during turns, creating serious safety risks for both driver and passengers. …”
NHTSA complaint #11692655, filed 2025-10Related service bulletins
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Forward collision avoidance: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 19% |
| 2025 | 21 | 25% |
| 2024 | 18 | 17% |
| 2023 | 22 | 25% |
| 2022 | 23 | 5% |
| 2021 | 29 | 10% |
| 2020 | 49 | 5% |
| 2019 | 36 | 3% |
| 2018 | 18 | 2% |
| 2017 | 23 | 3% |
| 2016 | 7 | 1% |
| 2015 | 5 | 1% |
| 2014 | 1 | 0% |
| 2013 | 4 | 1% |
| 2012 | 1 | 0% |
| 2011 | 3 | 0% |
Other parts of the 2025 Subaru Outback
18 complaintsLane departure
15 complaintsElectrical system
13 complaintsBrakes
7 complaintsSteering
6 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
6 complaintsAir bags
5 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
5 complaintsEngine
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsFuel system
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2025 Subaru Outback
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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