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Subaru recalls & common problems by model
How Subaru models compare on safety-recall campaigns and owner complaints filed with NHTSA, most recalls first. Found the car you want? Check its exact VIN.
50models compared
906recall campaigns on file
24,866owner complaints on file
| Model | Years | On record | Recall campaigns | Owner complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legacy | 1989–2025 | 6,554 | 209 | 2,917 |
| Outback | 1997–2026 | 11,419 | 191 | 9,443 |
| Impreza | 1993–2025 | 4,040 | 165 | 2,601 |
| Forester | 1994–2026 | 18,524 | 113 | 6,508 |
| wrx | 2004–2024 | 320 | 64 | 400 |
| Tribeca | 2005–2014 | 1,462 | 62 | 186 |
| Baja | 2002–2006 | 51 | 41 | 119 |
| Crosstrek | 2012–2026 | 1,264 | 22 | 1,145 |
| Ascent | 2018–2025 | 280 | 22 | 965 |
| Solterra | 2022–2025 | 200 | 6 | 39 |
| BRZ | 2012–2024 | 189 | 4 | 83 |
| XV Crosstrek | 2012–2024 | 443 | 3 | 303 |
| impreza wrx | 2002–2018 | 141 | 2 | 105 |
| WRX STI | 2010–2020 | 69 | 2 | 6 |
| impreza wagon | 2004–2016 | 22 | 0 | 46 |
| Trezia | 2010–2014 | 43 | 0 | 0 |
| impreza wrx sti | 2005–2010 | 18 | 0 | 0 |
| Legacy Outback | 1996–2021 | 950 | 0 | 0 |
| forester limited | 2009–2019 | 10 | 0 | 0 |
| crosstrek limited | 2016–2021 | 10 | 0 | 0 |
| Impreza Wrx-Sti | 2003–2015 | 14 | 0 | 0 |
| crosstrek 2.0i limited | 2016–2019 | 21 | 0 | 0 |
| xv crosstrek 2.0i premium | 2013–2019 | 14 | 0 | 0 |
| outback premium | 2010–2019 | 10 | 0 | 0 |
| forester 2.5i premium | 2006–2018 | 49 | 0 | 0 |
| impreza sedan wrx | 2011–2013 | 10 | 0 | 0 |
| legacy 2.5i | 2008–2019 | 14 | 0 | 0 |
| impreza outback sport | 2002–2010 | 10 | 0 | 0 |
| legacy 2.5i premium | 2010–2020 | 23 | 0 | 0 |
| forester premium | 2010–2025 | 41 | 0 | 0 |
| legacy wagon | 1998–2007 | 14 | 0 | 0 |
| xv crosstrek premium | 2013–2015 | 12 | 0 | 0 |
| forester 2.5i limited | 2014–2018 | 14 | 0 | 0 |
| outback 2.5i limited | 2001–2019 | 52 | 0 | 0 |
| wrx sti sedan 4d | 2015–2020 | 12 | 0 | 0 |
| wrx sedan 4d | 2015–2020 | 13 | 0 | 0 |
| impreza 2.5i | 2007–2013 | 13 | 0 | 0 |
| B9 Tribeca | 2006–2008 | 93 | 0 | 0 |
| outback limited | 2000–2024 | 23 | 0 | 0 |
| Outback Touring | 2016–2025 | 21 | 0 | 0 |
| impreza sedan | 2004–2016 | 17 | 0 | 0 |
| forester 2.5x | 2003–2013 | 31 | 0 | 0 |
| outback 2.5i premium | 2008–2019 | 38 | 0 | 0 |
| Justy | 1986–2011 | 138 | 0 | 0 |
| Libero | 1985–1994 | 26 | 0 | 0 |
| forester 2.5i sport | 2014–2018 | 10 | 0 | 0 |
| crosstrek 2.0i premium | 2014–2019 | 31 | 0 | 0 |
| XV 2.0 | 2011–2022 | 801 | 0 | 0 |
| outback 2.5i | 2005–2020 | 45 | 0 | 0 |
| impreza 2.0i premium | 2012–2019 | 19 | 0 | 0 |
How to read this. Recall campaigns are safety defects acknowledged by the manufacturer or NHTSA — they're repaired at no charge by a franchised dealer, and more of them means more issues were formally addressed. Owner complaints are individual reports to NHTSA, not confirmed faults, and they partly reflect how many of a model were sold and how long it's been on the road — so read them as a prompt to inspect, not a verdict. Always check the specific VIN and get a pre-purchase inspection.
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