2025 Subaru Outback Safety Report
2025 SUBARU OUTBACK Safety Report
Safety Decision Cockpit for the 2025 Subaru Outback
This page is the hub for deciding what to inspect next on the 2025 Subaru Outback. It connects recall campaigns, owner complaint patterns, service bulletins, sibling model years, component issue hubs, and the model buying guide so a shopper or owner can move from a single report into the wider safety graph.
| Signal | Value | What to inspect next |
|---|---|---|
| Recall burden | Low (0) | Review campaign numbers, affected components, and dealer remedies below. |
| Owner complaints | Moderate (53) | Scan complaint narratives for recurring symptoms, mileage, crashes, fires, injuries, and dates. |
| Crash and fire reports | 4 | Treat any crash, fire, injury, or fatality-linked pattern as a priority pre-purchase inspection item. |
| Primary component hub | Unknown Or Other | Compare unknown or other issues across vehicles. |
| Cleaner nearby model year | 2026 | Compare against the 2026 Subaru Outback with 1 complaints and 0 recalls. |
| Riskier nearby model year | 2020 | Check the 2020 Subaru Outback before buying across this generation. |
Subaru Outback Year-by-Year Comparison
The safest purchase decision usually comes from comparing neighboring model years, not reading a single page in isolation. The table below uses only validated Subaru Outback years already present in the cleaned NHTSA dataset, so each comparison links to a real vehicle safety report rather than a generated combination.
| Model Year | Complaints | Recalls | Use case |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Subaru Outback | 1 | 0 | Compare as a potentially cleaner alternative. |
| 2024 Subaru Outback | 2 | 0 | Compare as a potentially cleaner alternative. |
| 2023 Subaru Outback | 83 | 2 | Inspect as a potentially higher-complaint year. |
| 2022 Subaru Outback | 438 | 4 | Inspect as a potentially higher-complaint year. |
| 2021 Subaru Outback | 283 | 4 | Inspect as a potentially higher-complaint year. |
| 2020 Subaru Outback | 886 | 6 | Inspect as a potentially higher-complaint year. |
2025 Subaru Outback Complaint Theme Map
Complaint counts become more useful when they are grouped into inspection themes. For the 2025 Subaru Outback, these are the component areas with the clearest NHTSA complaint signals. Use each link to jump from this single vehicle into broader component hubs and make-specific issue pages.
Unknown Or Other
11 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Unknown Or Other issues Subaru onlyLane Departure,Forward Collision Avoidance
4 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Lane Departure,Forward Collision Avoidance issues Subaru onlyElectrical System
4 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Electrical System issues Subaru onlyAir Bags
4 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Air Bags issues Subaru onlyVisibility/Wiper
3 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Visibility/Wiper issues Subaru onlyExterior Lighting
3 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Exterior Lighting issues Subaru onlyAI Safety Analysis for the 2025 Subaru Outback
Reliability Score
The 2025 Subaru Outback receives a reliability score of 85 out of 100 based on analysis of NHTSA complaint data, recall history, crash reports, and safety ratings. This indicates above-average reliability relative to comparable vehicles.
NHTSA Safety Ratings for the 2025 Subaru Outback
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) evaluates vehicles through controlled crash tests and assigns star ratings from 1 to 5, with 5 being the safest.
Known Issues for the 2025 Subaru Outback
The following issues have been identified from NHTSA complaint data and owner reports for the 2025 Subaru Outback:
| Issue | Severity | Frequency | Typical Mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lane Departure And Forward Collision Avoidance Malfunction The lane departure and forward collision avoidance systems can randomly go off, making the car stop unexpectedly or warning lights activate without cause. |
Medium | Common | 30k-60k miles |
| Infotainment System Overheating The infotainment system can overheat when using the original wireless charger, potentially affecting the operation of safety features. |
Medium | Common | 30k-60k miles |
| Windshield Cracking The front windshield can develop stress cracks without any apparent cause, affecting visibility. |
Low | Common | 30k-60k miles |
| Driver Monitoring System Malfunction The driver monitoring system can fail to operate correctly, and the map may not respond to voice commands. |
Medium | Common | 30k-60k miles |
Common Problems Reported by Owners
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the following components account for the majority of reported issues with the 2025 Subaru Outback:
Issues with lane departure and forward collision avoidance systems are common.
The infotainment system can experience overheating and display issues.
Windshield cracking has been reported.
Driver monitoring system malfunctions have been reported.
NHTSA Complaint Summaries for the 2025 Subaru Outback
Below are complaint narratives filed by owners of the 2025 Subaru Outback with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. 4 complaints involved crashes.
Crash avoidance Collision system randomly goes off with no cars in front or behind it. This is extremely dangerous as it will make the car stop on its own. Lane departure does not activate until completely over center line. Another big safety issue. This is a loaner car from Carter Subaru in Shoreline WA. My car is in their shop for exact same reasons and more issues. Obviously this is a sys...
This concerns my 2025 Subaru Outback Touring XT- with a turbo charges engine and standardd CVT transmission. When I get to street speed and brake to slow down, as the car slows and the tach decreases to 1000 rpm /- a bit, the car shows an obvious power surge that can be felt through the accelerator and brake pedal and can be clearly seen on the tach as a jump to about 1100 rpm . I had the firs...
Driving on highway and moon roof exploded. Have nonindication of a projectile hitting glass. Did not see any cracks
2025 Subaru Outback onyx edition purchased 3/2025. Approximate mileage at time of incident 7000. On 2/10/25 around 6am car is remotely started with Subaru app from iPhone on flat gravel surface. Car was in park. Go out car not there moved almost a car length down a hill left turn then over an embankment into a ditch where it finally rested still running in park when found it. Why or how is this po...
Vehicle Has a chip in the front windshield, its only 4 month old. Subaru made front windshields that cracked very easy, I have a crack an dit sgoingt ocause serious safety concerns if they dont fix it.
The vehicle experiences a recurring rhythmic clunking or rattling noise from the lower front suspension area when turning right over uneven road surfaces. This condition is consistently reproducible and appears to involve the front suspension system, potentially including control arms, bushings, sway bar links, or strut-related components. No warning lamps or dashboard messages have illuminated. T...
1.) Eyesight constantly turns off on a whim. No reason or rhyme to it but just turns off. Meaning none of my "safety" systems (lane departure, crash avoidance, emergency braking, lane keeping assistance, collision warnings, collision braking) are functioning. Then it turns on when it decides it wants to turns back on after awhile but will happen in the middle of a 30+mile drive. When has this...
1.) Lane departure is not operating until way over the line on right side of vehicle. 2.) Collision Warning is going off regularly with no cars in front or behind. Randomly goes off. This makes it impossible to use the Automatic Emergency Braking feature if it went off in the middle of the freeway which would cause a wreck. 3.) Blind Spot warning goes off on driver side when there is no car there...
My front windshield started to crack. Nothing hit it, It looks like a smal; stress crack. When I bought th ecar Subaru assured me they fixed the windshield cracking lawsuit issue. Well, it started cracking. The dealer denied even they had lawsuit for the front windshield. And the ywill not fix this windshield.
We are having issues with the RAB, lane departure, collision assistance and other warning lights just randomly coming on. We put it to the dealer and they said it was a problem with a dead fob. They returned it to us and the first day back on the road it did it again. When it left the dealer after being "fixed" before it had 14625 miles on it. I also have a picture of when we were going 71 mile...
The contact owns a 2025 Subaru Outback. The contact stated that while using the original wireless charger and the cellular device would overheat. The contact was concerned that the wireless charger overheating could potentially cause a fire. The contact researched on Google and retrieved information about the dangers of using a wireless charger. A dealer was contacted. The vehicle was taken to the...
While driving, the head unit, which gives you access to many of the safety features like auto braking etc, blanks out and goes completely dark. It happens without notice and is random in nature. On this particular vehicle it has happened at least four times. It does come back on but it is not immediate and the amount of time that it is out is variable. This can happen regardless of where you are ...
The Driver Monitoring System option is not available on the screen. It appears that map responds to my mental questions only when I’m driving, which leads to distracted driving. I can not document this phenomenon. The Drive Monitoring System would prevent this distraction. The photo of manual documents the feature exists. The screen photo does not list the feature. I have reported that electroni...
What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? The infotainment system, which includes control of driving features, displayed pop-up ads for SiriusXM satellite radio while in motion, obscuring other information How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? Unwanted and distracting information obscured control of vehicle functions wh...
I am submitting a safety complaint regarding my Subaru vehicle’s infotainment system. The system displays unsolicited, full-screen SiriusXM promotional pop-ups while the vehicle is in motion. These ads override the current display without warning. Most recently, a SiriusXM trial offer appeared and took over my entire screen while I was driving over 60 mph on the highway at night. The sudden chang...
unprompted intermittently while operating the vehicle pop up advertisements will appear on the infotainment system advertising sirius xm radio. this is very distracting as it requires focus to be taken off of the road to bypass the ad to return to normal radio screen functions
While driving, the vehicle's infotainment system becomes unusable due to a pop-up ad for Sirius XM satellite radio. All vehicle settings, including safety settings, automatic braking, and other driving assistance settings, are all controlled by the vehicle's infotainment display. Additionally, the infotainment unit displays maps and navigation tools that assist the driver. I believe it is a safety...
I am writing to report a serious safety issue with the satellite radio service in my vehicle. Recently, advertisements have been automatically taking over my infotainment screen while I'm driving, overriding whatever I am doing and forcing me to interact with the system to dismiss the ad. This behavior is dangerous and distracting. Any unexpected visual takeover of the screen draws my attention a...
See attached document for complaint.
Windshield made a very loud bang noise as if something hit it but nothing was observed to hit. After arriving home, I inspected the windshield and discovered a 4 inch straight hairline horizontal crack with no sign of debris impact (no chip, scratch, etc). Safelite inspected it and says it is a stress crack, not caused by debris impact. After doing some research, apparently Subaru has a long hi...
Showing 20 of 53 complaints. Additional complaints are available via the NHTSA database.
Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) for the 2025 Subaru Outback
TSBs are manufacturer-acknowledged issues with recommended fixes. Unlike recalls, TSB repairs are not always free.
This Bulletin announces the diagnostic procedures to be followed when diagnosing engine oil leakage on FA and FB type engines.
This Bulletin announces availability of a User Guide and an informative video to supplement the recent releases to retailers of the SOA321152 and SOA321153 Terminal Test Kits.
The following information announces reprogramming file availability and provides a software update installation procedure to optimize the new Gen 4.5 Denso CP1.5 Audio and Navigation head units utilized in the models listed.
The purpose of this bulletin is to advise of SOA’s revised Catalytic Converter Recycling Program shipping procedure.
In the interest of customer satisfaction, Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is initiating a service program for certain 2025 model year Legacy and Outback vehicles equipped with telematic services operating through the Cockpit Control Unit (CCU).
This Bulletin announces the Service Manual Correction for the diagnostic procedures to be followed when performing diagnostic repairs for diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P26A6 (Engine Coolant Bypass Valve “A” Position Sensor Circuit Low) and P26A7 (Engine Coolant Bypass Valve “A” Position Sensor Cir...
This Service Information Bulletin details a new procedure for conducting a CommCheck on vehicles equipped with a GEN 3/GEN 3+ DCM.
This Bulletin has been developed to outline the steps for gathering basic but essential information during diagnosis of Infotainment concerns.
This bulletin contains additional information for recommended materials listed in the Service Manuals for individual models.
This bulletin announces the availability of reprogramming files for the Engine Control Module (ECM). This logic was developed to address the following Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC): P062F - Internal Control Module EEPROM Error.
This Bulletin announces diagnostic procedures to be followed when working with a Power Rear Gate (PRG).
When attempting to complete the STARLINK Telematics subscription process, an Error Code 202 and / or 204 may occur preventing the process from completing successfully.
"This Service Bulletin provides additional diagnostics to follow when addressing a Telematics-related DTC B2A16."
In the interest of customer satisfaction, Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is initiating a service program for certain 2025 model year Legacy and Outback vehicles equipped with telematic services operating through the Cockpit Control Unit (CCU).
This announcement is in regard to special service tool shipment will be shipped directly to the Subar retailers during February.
A head unit OTA will be available via cellular network for Mid and High Grade CP1.5 head units.
The following information announces reprogramming file availability and provides a software update installation procedure to optimize the new Gen 4.5 Denso CP1.5 Audio and Navigation head units utilized in the models listed.
In the interest of customer satisfaction, Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is initiating a service program for certain 2025 model year Legacy and Outback vehicles equipped with telematic services operating through the Cockpit Control Unit (CCU).
This announcement provides information on Subaru initiating a service program for certain 2025 MY Legacy and Outback vehicles equipped with telematic service operating through the Cockpit Control Unit (CCU).
This bulletin is for information purposes only.The bulletin adresses design changes of the headlamps and rear combination lamps, where moisture and or condensation may develop on the inside of the lamp lenses.
Frequently Asked Questions About the 2025 Subaru Outback
Has the 2025 SUBARU OUTBACK been recalled?
No, the 2025 SUBARU OUTBACK has no recalls on record with NHTSA as of our latest data update.
How many complaints does the 2025 SUBARU OUTBACK have?
The 2025 SUBARU OUTBACK has 53 complaints filed with NHTSA. Of these, 4 involved crashes. No injuries or deaths have been reported.
What is the safety rating for the 2025 SUBARU OUTBACK?
The 2025 SUBARU OUTBACK received an overall NHTSA safety rating of excellent (5/5). Frontal crash: 5/5. Side crash: 5/5. Rollover: 4/5.
What are the most common problems with the 2025 SUBARU OUTBACK?
The most commonly reported problems with the 2025 SUBARU OUTBACK involve unknown or other (11 complaints), lane departure,forward collision avoidance (4 complaints), electrical system (4 complaints). Other affected components include air bags, visibility/wiper, exterior lighting.
How many crash reports does the 2025 SUBARU OUTBACK have?
There are 4 crash reports associated with the 2025 SUBARU OUTBACK out of 53 total complaints (7.5% of complaints involved crashes).
How many fire reports does the 2025 SUBARU OUTBACK have?
There are no fire reports for the 2025 SUBARU OUTBACK in the NHTSA database.
Are there any deaths reported for the 2025 SUBARU OUTBACK?
No deaths have been reported in NHTSA complaints for the 2025 SUBARU OUTBACK.
How many injuries are reported for the 2025 SUBARU OUTBACK?
No injuries have been reported in NHTSA complaints for the 2025 SUBARU OUTBACK.
Should I buy a 2025 SUBARU OUTBACK?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2025 SUBARU OUTBACK is acceptable with caveats. It has 53 complaints, 0 recalls, and a excellent (5/5) safety rating. Always have a pre-purchase inspection done by a qualified mechanic.
What components fail most on the 2025 SUBARU OUTBACK?
The components with the most failures on the 2025 SUBARU OUTBACK are: 1. UNKNOWN OR OTHER (11 complaints), 2. LANE DEPARTURE,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE (4 complaints), 3. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (4 complaints), 4. AIR BAGS (4 complaints), 5. VISIBILITY/WIPER (3 complaints). UNKNOWN OR OTHER is the single most-reported problem area with 11 complaints.
What should I know before buying a 2025 SUBARU OUTBACK?
Be cautious of potential malfunctions in the lane departure and forward collision avoidance systems, and ensure the infotainment system is functioning properly. The 2025 SUBARU OUTBACK has 53 NHTSA complaints and 0 recalls on record. NHTSA rates it excellent (5/5).
How reliable is the 2025 SUBARU OUTBACK?
The 2025 SUBARU OUTBACK receives a reliability score of 85/100, indicating above-average reliability. This is based on 53 owner complaints, 0 recalls, and 4 crash/fire reports in the NHTSA database. Key known issues include Lane Departure and Forward Collision Avoidance Malfunction and Infotainment System Overheating.
What are the known issues with the 2025 SUBARU OUTBACK?
Known issues with the 2025 SUBARU OUTBACK include: Lane Departure and Forward Collision Avoidance Malfunction, Infotainment System Overheating, Windshield Cracking, Driver Monitoring System Malfunction. These are based on patterns found across 53 NHTSA complaints.
What safety systems are prone to malfunction in the 2025 Subaru Outback?
Lane departure and forward collision avoidance systems, as well as the infotainment system, are prone to malfunction.
Can the windshield cracking issue be inspected?
Yes, the windshield can be inspected for cracks.
What should I do if I experience issues with the infotainment system?
Contact the dealer for inspection and repair of the infotainment system.
Buyer Advice
Our recommendation: Be cautious of potential malfunctions in the lane departure and forward collision avoidance systems, and ensure the infotainment system is functioning properly.
NHTSA Data Summary for 2025 Subaru Outback
This safety report is based on a comprehensive analysis of data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for the 2025 Subaru Outback. The data includes 53 consumer complaints filed by vehicle owners, 0 manufacturer-initiated safety recalls, 4 reported crashes, and safety rating assessments associated with this vehicle.
The NHTSA has assigned the 2025 Subaru Outback an overall safety rating of 5 out of 5 stars, with a frontal crash rating of 5 stars, a side crash rating of 5 stars, and a rollover rating of 4 stars. These ratings are determined through controlled crash testing conducted by the NHTSA.
All data presented in this report is sourced from public NHTSA databases. Our AI analysis identifies patterns across complaint narratives, correlates them with recall history, and produces the safety assessment above. This analysis is updated as new complaints and recalls are filed with the NHTSA.
Consumers are encouraged to report vehicle safety problems to the NHTSA at nhtsa.gov. If your vehicle is subject to a recall, contact your dealer to schedule the free repair.
Disclaimer: This analysis is AI-generated from NHTSA public data and does not constitute professional automotive or safety advice. Always verify recall status at NHTSA.gov and consult a qualified mechanic.
Analysis last updated: 2026-05-16