2025 Subaru Outback: recalls and problems
No recalls and 81 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is forward collision avoidance.
Recalls
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2025 Subaru Outback. Individual cars can still have open manufacturer campaigns, so check your VIN.
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What owners report
July 4, 2025 car had about 4100 miles severe dangerous phantom braking on highway ca 280 n just prior to foothill expressway exit at about 7:30 pm. suddenly while traveling 60 mph on mid lanes of freeway car auto braking caused car to brake/slow to 1/2 speed with no visible obstacle seen by any of 4 adults in car. multi[ple dash lights up with eyesite failure and all red , green and yellow lights. gas pedal ws unres
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.
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.
The large lcd screen infront the shifter just goes blank. been to the dealer the reload the operating system to no avail.
Crash-test ratings
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Subaru Outback SW AWD |
Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs, covering OUTBACK, OUTBACK WILDERNESS. Last refreshed 2026-09-29.