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Subaru Outback VI recalls: manufacturer campaigns

2 documented manufacturer recalls: a defect acknowledged by the brand, fixed free of charge at a dealer, even on a used car.

manufacturer campaigns
2
of 3 versions affected
3

Is your version affected?

Find your engine (fuel type and power on the registration document): each row lists the campaigns that concern it. A recall often covers only a production period: only the vehicle identification number (VIN) settles it.

VersionRecalls
  • 2.5i Premium 175 ch LineartronicPetrol · 175 hp
  • 2.5i Luxury 175 ch LineartronicPetrol · 175 hp
  • 2.5i Exclusive 175 ch LineartronicPetrol · 175 hp

Each campaign in detail

  1. CVT gearbox chain (recall)

    Manufacturer recall

    Subaru recalled 2020-2021 Outback and Legacy models in the United States: a programming error in the gearbox control unit can make the clutch engage before the chain is fully tensioned, which can make it slip. The remedy is to reprogram the control unit, check the chain and replace the gearbox if slipping or breakage is found. The original recall (21V955) mainly concerns turbo versions: the exact scope for the 2.5 sold in France needs to be confirmed by the Subaru network with the serial number.

    Fixed free of charge by a dealer and not counted in the reliability score: ask for proof the work was done (invoice, or a VIN check at a dealer).

    Versions
    2.5i Premium 175 ch Lineartronic, 2.5i Luxury 175 ch Lineartronic, 2.5i Exclusive 175 ch Lineartronic
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

  2. Passenger seat occupant detection sensors (recall)

    Manufacturer recall

    NHTSA recall 24V227: on Outback and Legacy models built from June 2020 to July 2021, a capacitor in the passenger seat sensors can crack, let in moisture and cause a short circuit; the passenger airbag may then fail to deploy in an accident. Replacement of the sensors is free (US recall: to be confirmed for cars sold in France).

    Fixed free of charge by a dealer and not counted in the reliability score: ask for proof the work was done (invoice, or a VIN check at a dealer).

    Versions
    2.5i Premium 175 ch Lineartronic, 2.5i Luxury 175 ch Lineartronic, 2.5i Exclusive 175 ch Lineartronic
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

Checking that a recall was done

  1. Note the vehicle identification number (VIN): box E of the French registration certificate.
  2. Ask a dealer of the brand whether each campaign was carried out on this VIN: the check and the repair are free.
  3. Ask the seller for the invoice or dealer certificate for each recall.

Where to check online

Recalls of rival models

The same data for the alternatives suggested in the guide.

ModelRecallsKnown faultsReliability
Škoda Octavia IV224.5/5
Škoda Superb III143.5/5
Volkswagen Passat B8153.0/5
Subaru XV II124.5/5

Recall FAQ

How many recalls has the Subaru Outback VI had?

We have documented 2 manufacturer recalls for the Subaru Outback VI: CVT gearbox chain (recall) ; Passenger seat occupant detection sensors (recall).

Which versions of the Subaru Outback VI are affected?

Every version in our guides is affected by at least one campaign.

How do I know whether the recalls were done on a used Subaru Outback VI?

Note the vehicle identification number (VIN): box E of the French registration certificate. Ask a dealer of the brand whether each campaign was carried out on this VIN: the check and the repair are free. Ask the seller for the invoice or dealer certificate for each recall.

Do I have to pay for a recall?

No: a manufacturer recall is fixed free of charge by the brand's dealer network, even on a used car bought privately, as long as the campaign is open.

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