2026 Subaru Outback: recalls and problems

Unknown Or Other,Engine2026-09-25

At approximately 500 miles from delivery, the vehicle experienced a catastrophic mechanical failure caused by a malfunctioning pcv (positive crankcase ventilation) valve, which resulted in oil fumes being expelled through the exhaust system. this is a manufacturing/component defect that should not occur in a new vehicle at such low mileage, and i have serious and reasonable concerns that oil contamination may have af

Forward Collision Avoidance2026-09-15

I have owned this vehicle since january 2026. it's the first vehicle i have owned with a forward collision warning system and active emergency braking. and this is the first time this "failure" has happened, so far... on a 60mph 2 lane rural road with traffic behind me the forward collision warning system and active braking triggered of off a disabled vehicle parked safely on the side of the road on a sweeping left h

Unknown Or Other2026-09-15

I am reporting a severe structural vulnerability regarding the component shielding on the 2026 subaru forester touring. the vehicle was purchased brand new in march 2026 and experienced a catastrophic component failure on september 4, 2026, at only six months of ownership. while driving under normal road conditions, the vehicle’s climate control system completely failed. a subsequent inspection by an authorized subar

Vehicle Speed Control,Forward Collision Avoidance2026-09-13

I was pulling into a handicapped parking spot at the grocery store, turning right into it, and was almost stopped, with my right foot on the brake, when the vehicle suddenly accelerated at top speed, surging over the median strip, flattening the "handicapped parking" sign, and racing ahead into the street beyond. i drove forward and turned left back into the parking lot and parked the car. the flattened parking lot