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2024 Subaru Outback: recalls and problems

No recalls and 102 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is unknown or other.

0recalls
102complaints
5crashes reported
2fires reported
4injuries reported

Recalls

NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2024 Subaru Outback. Individual cars can still have open manufacturer campaigns, so check your VIN.

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Most common problems

  • Unknown Or Other28 · 27%
  • Visibility/Wiper20 · 20%
  • Forward Collision Avoidance18 · 18%
  • Electrical System16 · 16%
  • Engine9 · 9%
  • Air Bags6 · 6%
  • Power Train6 · 6%
  • Lane Departure6 · 6%
  • Service Brakes4 · 4%
  • Steering4 · 4%

What owners report

Engine,Fuel/Propulsion System

After refueling, that is a period of time where there is hesitation and sputtering with the engine. it is a problem due to not being able to fully accelerate into traffic. no warning lamps or messages noted. this has not been seen by a dealership for this. this has becoming more of an issue happening most every time i fill up.

Engine

The auto start/stop function on my vehicle malfunctioned while i was in heavy traffic. the auto start/stop function shut off while stopped in beltway traffic but did not start again when it was time to begin moving again. the dashboard lights flashed and i attempted to turn the car off and restart it, but the vehicle would not start. this was a serious safety issue because i was stranded in a busy highway lane with

Electrical System,Engine

I purchased this 2024 subaru outback three months ago with 19,000 miles. it currently has 26,000 miles and is still under its factory powertrain warranty. on october 25, 2026, after completing a short trip, i was stopped at a red light on state road 524 in cocoa, florida. when the light turned green, the vehicle began to accelerate forward, but the auto start-stop system failed to successfully restart the engine, cau

Visibility/Wiper

This complaint is regarding a 2024 subaru outback wilderness with approximately 68,000 miles. the vehicle's low windshield-washer-fluid warning remains illuminated even when the washer-fluid reservoir is full. as a result, the warning system no longer provides reliable information regarding the actual washer-fluid level. subaru has documented this condition in technical service bulletin 12-266-25, nhtsa id 11018906,

Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. They are owner reports and have not been verified.

Crash-test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2024 Subaru Outback SW AWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs, covering OUTBACK, OUTBACK WILDERNESS. Last refreshed 2026-11-15.