2018 Subaru Outback: recalls and problems

Unknown Or Other2026-09-12

Infotainment unit in my 2018 subaru outback has had a recurring freeze/black-screen defect since new, and it directly affects the backup camera display and interaction with eyesight safety features, creating a rear-visibility hazard while reversing and a driver-distraction hazard while underway. documented history: on 6/4/2018 at 6,071 miles, the dealer proactively installed a radio software update with no complaint

Engine2026-09-11

The car started to make very loud engine noises and then the engine completely failed. the car was no longer able to accelerate and lost the ability to go in both forward and reverse. luckily, my son had just arrived home when the car completely lost power, but it began to have acceleration issues as he was driving home. no warning lights came on until after the car had completely failed. less than a week prior to t

Structure2026-09-09

I was driving on the highway going 70 mph when the hood latch suddenly came unlatched. the hood flew up and smashed into the windshield, blocking my view. i was able to slow down and pull onto the shoulder, but there was damage to my hood, windshield, rear view mirror, body panels, sunroof, roof, and trim.

Unknown Or Other2026-08-01

I am reporting a safety defect involving the infotainment touchscreen in my 2018 subaru outback). the touchscreen has developed visible "bubbles" under the screen lamination, with lines and bubbling appearing beneath the surface of the display. as the weather got warmer, the issue worsened, and the screen constantly registers false touch inputs (“ghost touches”) without any physical contact. while driving, the infota