2024 Subaru Outback: recalls and problems
No recalls and 97 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is unknown or other.
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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What owners report
My 2024 subaru outback rapidly deaccelerated/tried to stop in the middle of the highway twice! this is a safety issue and an accident waiting to happen. this car has been to the subaru dealer 4 times for this issue and the dealer says they can’t figure it out. the last time the car slowed drastically and in the middle of the highway, we had three of our little grandkids (all under 6) in the backseat. it was very s
I own a 2024 subaru outback limited xt, vin [xxx]. while traveling approximately 45–50 mph on a four-lane road with adaptive cruise control (acc) engaged, my vehicle suddenly and rapidly decelerated and automatically applied the brakes as i approached a police vehicle traveling in the lane immediately to my right. there was nothing in my lane for at least one mile ahead of me. the police vehicle was not in my lane. i
Automatic braking applied without warning . it activated with no imminent threat and cause my car to stop on the road . it would not go forward pushing the gas pedal and i had to stop in the road completely and put it in park and then put it in drive before i could proceed down the road .
On at approximately xxx 5:30am, while driving my 2024 subaru outback premium northbound on [xxx] right in front of the [xxx], the eyesight driver assist / pre-collision braking system engaged with hard/sudden braking despite no vehicle, pedestrian, or object present in or near the roadway. there was a vehicle following behind me, and the sudden braking created a near rear-end collision. road conditions were dry, wea
Crash-test ratings
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Subaru Outback SW AWD |
Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs, covering OUTBACK, OUTBACK WILDERNESS. Last refreshed 2026-09-29.