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2018 Subaru Outback Problems, Recalls & Complaints

The 2018 Subaru Outback has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 0 owner complaints filed with federal regulators. Owners whose Outback has needed repeated repairs for the same warranty problem may qualify for a buyback or compensation under state lemon laws.

NHTSA recall campaigns (3)

Visibility:rearview mirrors/devices
31/12/2018 · 18V935000
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2018 Legacy, Outback, and BRZ vehicles. In the affected vehicles, a software issue may cause the audio display system to not initialize, resulting in the camera display remaining bla…
Electrical system:software
01/11/2018 · 18V773000
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2018 Subaru Legacy and Outback vehicles. Due to a software error, the low fuel warning light may not illuminate at the intended remaining fuel level and the miles-to-empty display ma…
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
29/07/2021 · 21V587000
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ascent, 2018 Forester, 2018-2020 Impreza, Legacy, Outback, 2018-2019 BRZ, WRX, and Toyota 86 vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.

Recall repairs are performed free of charge at franchised dealers. Check your specific vehicle with the free VIN recall checker.

Has your Outback been in the shop repeatedly?

If the same warranty problem has needed 2+ repair attempts — or your Outback has spent 30+ days out of service — it may qualify for a buyback, replacement, or cash compensation under your state's lemon law. Manufacturers pay the legal fees in most states, so the case review costs you nothing.

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2018 Subaru Outback?

Federal complaint records show no significant complaint clusters for the 2018 Subaru Outback at our last check.

How many recalls does the 2018 Subaru Outback have?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2018 Subaru Outback. Recall repairs are always free at franchised dealers regardless of warranty status.

Is the 2018 Subaru Outback a lemon?

A specific vehicle qualifies as a lemon based on its own repair history, not the model's overall record. If your Outback has had warranty problems repaired 2–4 times without success, or has spent 30+ days in the shop, it may qualify under your state's lemon law — attorneys evaluate this free of charge.

Researching this car as a buyer instead? Read the full Carivo review of the 2018 Subaru Outback.

All recall and complaint figures on this page come directly from National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) federal records for this make, model, and year, fetched at page build time and cached daily. Complaint excerpts are owner-submitted reports to NHTSA, lightly truncated. Carivo is an independent data site, not a law firm; lemon law eligibility is determined solely by attorneys under your state's statute.