Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2010 Subaru Outback has 18 recalls, 359 complaints.
18
Recalls
359
Complaints
N/A
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
18V626000
PARKING BRAKE
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2010-2014 Subaru Legacy and Outback vehicles equipped with a manual transmission. The electroni...
19V007000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2010-2013 Forester, 2010-2014 Tribeca, WRX, Outback, Legacy, and 2010-2011 Impreza vehicles sold...
19V009000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2010-2014 Tribeca, WRX, Legacy and Outback vehicles, 2010-2011 Impreza vehicles and 2010-2013 Fo...
19V008000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2010-2014 Tribeca, WRX, Outback, and Legacy vehicles, 2010-2011 Impreza vehicles and 2010-2013 F...
20V001000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Forester, 2003-2006 Baja, 2004-2011 Impreza, 2004-2014 WRX (STI included), 2003-2014 L...
20V003000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Forester, 2003-2006 Baja, 2004-2011 Impreza, 2004-2014 WRX (including STI), 2003-2014 ...
20V002000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Forester, 2003-2006 Baja, 2004-2011 Impreza, 2004-2014 WRX (including STI), 2003-2014 ...
19V297000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Forester vehicles, 2008-2011 Impreza vehicles, 2008-2014 WRX vehicles, 2005-2014 Legac...
18V013000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2009-2010 Tribeca, Impreza, Forester, WRX, Legacy, and Outback vehicles sold, or ever registered...
16V694000
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 Legacy vehicles manufactured November 26, 2008, to June 7, 2013, and 2010-2...
18V012000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Legacy, Forester, Tribeca, WRX and Outback vehicles, and 2009-2011 Impreza vehicles so...
17V014000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2005-2006 Subaru Baja, 2006-2011 Impreza (including WRX and STI models), 2006-2012 Tribeca, 2009...
16V358000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2003-2004 Legacy, Outback, 2009-2011 Legacy, Outback, Forester, 2006-2011 Impreza, Tr...
13V061000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Subaru is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 Legacy and Outback vehicles equipped with an automatic or CVT transmission and an Audiovox remote eng...
12V602000
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Subaru is recalling certain model year 2010 and 2011 Legacy and Outback vehicles, certain model year 2006 through 2012 Tribeca vehicles sold before Ja...
10V326000
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
SUBARU IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 AND 2011 OUTBACK AND LEGACY PASSENGER VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM APRIL 28 THROUGH JUNE 23, 2010. DUE TO A...
10V283000
STEERING:COLUMN
SUBARU IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 OUTBACK AND LEGACY PASSENGER VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM FEBRUARY 16, 2009 THROUGH APRIL 12, 2010. THE WIR...
10V196000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS
SUBARU IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 OUTBACK AND LEGACY PASSENGER VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 31 THROUGH DECEMBER 1, 2009. A CRACK OR SPLI...
Overall
Not Rated
Front Crash
Not Rated
Side Crash
Not Rated
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2010 Subaru Outback 4-DR w/SAB
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 9, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE | This car is a very well-maintained, low-use vehicle with regular oil changes and routine maintenance... |
| Aug 9, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES | On Saturday, August 9, 2025, my brakes failed at highway speed. My vehicle's stopping distance was s... |
| Jun 15, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | It is a known issue with subarus of this year that the engine will stall at random intervals when st... |
| Jun 2, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES | Brake pedal went to the floor while applying the brake. Pulled car back up driveway and parked and ... |
| Mar 24, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2010 Subaru Outback. The contact stated while driving at 5 MPH, the brake pedal w... |
| Feb 1, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES | I noticed my brake pedal suddenly sink to the floor, and I have to press the pedal all the way to th... |
| Jan 31, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES | Complete brake failure due to leakage at 4 way b8rake line junction located above the gas tank on ri... |
| Jan 4, 2025 | SUSPENSION | Engine subframe catastrophic failure (left side) due to severe corrosion. Lower control arm detache... |
| Sep 19, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES | The brake system failed when the brake lines burst at the four way connector on the right, rear side... |
| Sep 8, 2024 | ENGINE | I see many many complaints about the head gasket material Subaru used was not compatible with the ve... |
| Jul 8, 2024 | AIR BAGS | The contact's father owned a 2010 Subaru Outback. The contact's father received recall notifications... |
| Jun 19, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES | Brake failure - after inspecting vehicle 6/20/2024 noted brake fluid leaking from underneath the veh... |
| Feb 2, 2024 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | Vehicle has an automatic transmission and it stalls when stopping. There is no warning light on the ... |
| Aug 26, 2023 | SUSPENSION | 2010 Outback Subframe or cradle Subaru OEM # 50527AJ01A is a vital safety component and as designe... |
| Aug 5, 2023 | SERVICE BRAKES | Brake line corrosion, I noticed it about 10 months after buying the car. they finally broke five day... |
| Jul 7, 2023 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2010 Subaru Outback. The contact stated that on numerous occasions while driving ... |
| Jun 13, 2023 | SERVICE BRAKES | The brakes completely gave out while the vehicle was being driven, without warning. The BRAKE light ... |
| Apr 24, 2023 | ENGINE | All instrument and waning lights illuminated and the engine shut down while driving. Took to the Sub... |
| Dec 26, 2022 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | This is not about my car, but instead many different cars. When a cars lights are set to it's parkin... |
| Oct 23, 2022 | TIRES | While driving at highway speed the tire separated at the seam of the sidewall and tread. Tire tread ... |