Is the 2021 Subaru Outback a good car to buy?

The 2021 Subaru Outback has an HXSCar buy confidence score of 67/100 (Caution). Some red flags were found in NHTSA recall/complaint data — verify all recalls are resolved and inspect carefully before buying.

Are there any recalls for the 2021 Subaru Outback?

Yes, the 2021 Subaru Outback has 4 recalls on file with NHTSA.

What is the safety rating of the 2021 Subaru Outback?

The 2021 Subaru Outback has an NHTSA overall safety rating of 5 out of 5 stars.

Is the 2021 Subaru Outback at risk of flood damage?

HXSCar rates the 2021 Subaru Outback's flood damage risk as high, based on historical flood events near its model year.

2021 Subaru Outback

67/100 — CautionHigh Flood Risk

Government recall data, consumer complaints & safety ratings

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Recall History

4 total

POWER TRAIN:SHIFT LINKAGE/CABLE/ROD
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2021 Outback and Impreza vehicles. The continuously variable transmission (CVT) select lever cable nut may not have been tightened properly, allowing the nut to loosen.
Campaign: 21V024000
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Outback and Legacy vehicles. A programming error in the Transmission Control Unit (TCU) may allow the clutch to engage before the drive chain is completely clamped.
Campaign: 22V485000
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH
Subaru of America, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2021 Crosstrek, 2022 Forester, 2021-2023 Legacy, and Outback vehicles. An insufficient weld may allow water to enter the inhibitor switch, causing it to fail.
Campaign: 23V755000
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Outback and Legacy vehicles. A capacitor in the sensors for the Occupant Detection System (ODS) may crack and short circuit, which can prevent the front passenger air bag from deploying in a crash.
Campaign: 24V227000

Safety Ratings

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