Subaru recall check: compare 10 real model hubs with NHTSA recalls, owner complaints, crash reports, and year-by-year safety data.
Subaru currently has 10 models tracked in the NHTSA database. Each model page provides year-by-year breakdowns of consumer complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, manufacturer-issued safety recalls, NHTSA crash test ratings, and Technical Service Bulletins. Whether you own a Subaru or are considering purchasing one, reviewing this data can help you identify potential safety concerns and make more informed decisions.
To check a specific vehicle, select a model below and then choose the model year. You will find an AI-generated safety report that analyzes complaint patterns, highlights the most commonly reported components, and provides a reliability score based on all available NHTSA data. You can also compare Subaru against other manufacturers using our comparison tool or explore our buying guides for model-specific purchase recommendations.
Subaru has 89 validated vehicle-year pages across 10 models from 2015-2026. The current real-data footprint includes 13554 owner complaints, 172 safety recalls, 620 crash reports, 122 fire reports, and 237 service bulletin signals.
| Model | Years | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subaru Outback | 2015-2026 | 5588 | 35 |
| Subaru Forester | 2015-2026 | 3901 | 20 |
| Subaru Crosstrek | 2016-2026 | 1047 | 17 |
| Subaru Ascent | 2019-2026 | 967 | 17 |
| Subaru Legacy | 2015-2025 | 856 | 27 |
| Subaru Impreza | 2015-2025 | 751 | 28 |
| Subaru Wrx | 2015-2025 | 275 | 15 |
| Subaru Xv Crosstrek | 2015-2016 | 100 | 1 |
| Model | Years Tracked |
|---|---|
| Subaru Ascent | 8 model years |
| Subaru Brz | 8 model years |
| Subaru Crosstrek | 11 model years |
| Subaru Forester | 12 model years |
| Subaru Impreza | 11 model years |
| Subaru Legacy | 11 model years |
| Subaru Outback | 12 model years |
| Subaru Solterra | 3 model years |
| Subaru Wrx | 11 model years |
| Subaru Xv Crosstrek | 2 model years |
Subaru has 10 models tracked in the NHTSA database with recall and complaint data. Each model page shows detailed recall history, complaint counts, and safety ratings by year.
Reliability varies significantly across Subaru models and model years. Review the individual model pages below to compare complaint counts, recall frequency, and NHTSA safety ratings before making a purchase decision.
Select your Subaru model from the list below, then choose your model year to see all active recalls. You can also use our VIN lookup tool or check directly at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Complaint volumes differ by model and year. Browse the Subaru models below and click into each one to see complaint counts across all model years. Our rankings page also compares complaint rates across all manufacturers.
All recall and complaint data comes from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the U.S. government agency responsible for vehicle safety. Data is updated as new complaints and recalls are filed.