• May 11, 2016SteeringDo not drive

  Loss of Steering Ability

  NHTSA campaign 16V-292 · 48,819 vehicles potentially affected · Steering

  The defect: Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Legacy and Outback vehicles manufactured February 29, 2016, to May 6, 2016. The steering column on the affected vehicles may have been improperly machined, and as a result, turning the steering wheel may have no effect on the direction of the wheels.

  The risk: The loss of steering ability would increase the risk of a crash.

  The remedy: Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the lot number on the steering column, replacing the steering column, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began May 13, 2016. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2783 or by visiting http://www.wtd65.service-campaign.com. Subaru's number for this recall is WTD-65. Note: Until the vehicles have been inspected, owners are advised not to drive their vehicles.

• April 27, 2016Stability and traction control

  Electronic Stability Control System/FMVSS 126

  NHTSA campaign 16V-251 · 766 vehicles potentially affected · Electronic stability control (ESC)

  The defect: Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2015 Legacy and Outback vehicles manufactured on July 20, 2015. The brake fluid used in these vehicles may contain excess moisture which may adversely affect the performance of the electronic stability control system. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems."

  The risk: Poor performance of the electronic stability control system when it is activated may result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

  The remedy: Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will perform an ABS activation, then flush and replace the brake fluid, free of charge. The recall began on May 20, 2016. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2783. Subaru's number for this recall is WTC-64.

• August 10, 2015Power train

  Transmission Oil Leak

  NHTSA campaign 15V-502 · 2,893 vehicles potentially affected · Power train

  The defect: Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2015 and 2016 model year Subaru Legacy 4-Door and Outback vehicles manufactured July 3, 2015, to July 27, 2015. Transmission oil may leak from a deformed seal cap on the propeller shaft yoke.

  The risk: If the transmission oil leaks onto the exhaust pipe, there is a possible risk of fire.

  The remedy: Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace the propeller shaft, free of charge. The recall began on August 28, 2015. Owners may contact 1-800-782-2783. Subaru's number for this recall is WQU-56.

• June 12, 2015Lighting

  Collision Mitigation Braking may not Function

  NHTSA campaign 15V-366 · 71,710 vehicles potentially affected · Exterior lighting

  The defect: Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2015 Legacy vehicles manufactured March 10, 2014, to April 16, 2015, Outback vehicles manufactured February 24, 2014, to April 16, 2015, Impreza vehicles manufactured September 9, 2014, to April 14, 2015, XV Crosstrek vehicles manufactured October 16, 2014, to April 15, 2015, and 2016 WRX vehicles manufactured March 23, 2015, and equipped with the Eyesight Driver Assist System. If the switch that activates the brake lights fails, the automatic pre-collision braking component of the driver assist system will not function.

  The risk: If the automatic pre-collision braking system does not function as intended, the vehicle will not react to an obstacle in its path, increasing the risk of a crash.

  The remedy: Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the driver assist system, free of charge. The recall began on July 20, 2015. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2783. Subaru's number for this recall is WQS-54.

• September 19, 2014Trailer hitch

  Trailer Hitch Assembly may be Incorrectly Torqued

  NHTSA campaign 14V-577 · 56 vehicles potentially affected · Trailer hitches

  The defect: Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2015 Outback vehicles manufactured January 22, 2014, to August 18, 2014, and equipped with a Subaru accessory trailer hitch assembly. During installation, the trailer hitch mounting nuts may have been overtightened, potentially resulting in failure of the trailer hitch mounting studs.

  The risk: The mounting nut(s) may not provide sufficient force to remain attached to the studs or the studs themselves might break. If this were to happen while a trailer is being towed, the driver might not be able to operate the vehicle as desired or the trailer may detach from the vehicle. Either situation could increase the risk of a crash.

  The remedy: Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace all eight mounting nuts for the trailer hitch assembly, and will inspect all eight mounting studs for damage, free of charge. The recall began on October 7, 2014. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2783. Subaru's number for this recall is WQN-50.

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Other Subaru Outback model years

• 2021 4
• 2020 6
• 2017 4
• 2016 4
• 2013 12
• 2012 16
• 2011 16

Common questions

Does the 2015 Subaru Outback have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 5 campaigns for the 2015 Subaru Outback: 16V-292 (Loss of Steering Ability); 16V-251 (Electronic Stability Control System/FMVSS 126); 15V-502 (Transmission Oil Leak); 15V-366 (Collision Mitigation Braking may not Function); and 1 more.

How do I know if my 2015 Subaru Outback has an open recall?

Enter your VIN in NHTSA’s recall lookup. Most campaigns cover only part of a model year’s production, and the lookup also shows whether the repair has already been done on your vehicle.

Is it safe to drive the 2015 Subaru Outback?

Campaign 16V-292 carries a “do not drive” advisory. If your VIN is included in that campaign, follow the advisory until the repair is done.