How many recalls does Subaru have?

NHTSA has 105 Subaru recall campaigns on record across 10 models for the 2010 to 2026 model years. The most common areas are the air bags, power train, and electrical system.

Which Subaru has the most recalls?

The Subaru Outback has the most recall campaigns of any Subaru model in our records. A model with more recalls is often just the brand's best-seller, on the road in larger numbers and for more years.

Is Subaru reliable when it comes to recalls?

Subaru scores 59 out of 100 for recall severity, ranking 19 of 52 makes we track. The score looks at how serious the recalls are, such as do-not-drive warnings and critical safety systems, rather than the raw count.

How do I check a Subaru for recalls?

Open the model you want from the list below to see its full recall history, or enter your 17-digit VIN on the recall check page to see the open recalls for one specific Subaru. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

Subaru Recalls (2010-2026)

Safety score

59/100

Average recall-severity risk Lower recall-severity risk than 65% of makes we track.

Subaru scores 59 out of 100 (grade C) for recall severity, which ranks it 19 of 52 makes and about average across brands. The score is the recall-weighted average of its models, so the brands with the most do-not-drive and critical-safety recalls sit at the bottom. How the score works.

In total, NHTSA lists 105 Subaru recall campaigns across 10 models for the 2010-2026 model years. The single largest affected 1,303,530 vehicles. The system recalled most often is the air bags.

A high recall count usually tracks how many cars a brand sells and how long its models have been on the road, not how dangerous they are. The safety score below adjusts for that by weighing how serious and recent each recall is. The table further down breaks every Subaru model out so you can see which ones drive the count.

Subaru recalls by year

Subaru recalls by affected system

Air Bags

65 Power Train

30 Electrical System

24 Engine And Engine Cooling

How Subaru compares

Makes ranked by recall-severity score (higher is better). Subaru is highlighted.

Rank	Make	Score	Recalls
#16	Volvo	B 60	75
#17	Mini	B 60	34
#18	Land Rover	C 59	109
#19	Subaru	C 59	105
#20	Aston Martin	C 58	25
#21	Mercedes-Benz	C 53	377
#22	Lincoln	C 52	208

All Subaru models

Model	Score	Recalls	Largest recall	Years
Outback	B 62	49	633,842	2010-2023
Legacy	C 59	43	633,842	2010-2023
Impreza	C 58	36	1,303,530	2010-2024
Forester	C 58	35	1,303,530	2010-2026
WRX	B 76	20	1,303,530	2010-2023
Crosstrek	B 64	19	1,303,530	2013-2026
Ascent	D 21	13	541,237	2019-2026
Tribeca	B 60	11	633,842	2010-2014
BRZ	A 98	5	175,968	2013-2022
Solterra	F 2	5	1,024,407	2023-2026

Recent Subaru recalls

Ascent Jul 7, 2026 · 541,237 vehicles · NHTSA 26V436000
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2026 Crosstrek Hybrid, 2025-2026 Forester Hybrid, Forester, and 2019-2026 Ascent vehicles. These vehicles were manufactured with an incorrect Gros…
RZ Jun 18, 2026 · 20,991 vehicles · NHTSA 26V393000
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2026 Toyota BZ, Lexus RZ, and Subaru Solterra battery electric vehicles. The electronic control unit (ECU) that controls the high…
Forester May 28, 2026 · 69,663 vehicles · NHTSA 26V346000
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2026 Forester and Forester Hybrid vehicles. The sliding glass panel of the power moonroof assembly may have been improperly bonded to the sliding …
Crosstrek Feb 23, 2026 · 69,870 vehicles · NHTSA 26V106000
Subaru of America, Inc. is recalling certain 2026 Crosstrek hybrid, and 2025 Forester hybrid vehicles. When the fuel tank is near full capacity, an increase in ambient temperature may cause the fuel t…
Forester Dec 18, 2025 · 5,603 vehicles · NHTSA 25V889000
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2026 Forester vehicles. These vehicles may have been manufactured with an incorrect and/or incorrectly oriented rear hatch support bracket which c…
ES Oct 30, 2025 · 1,024,407 vehicles · NHTSA 25V744000
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2026 Toyota, Lexus, and Subaru Solterra vehicles equipped with a Panoramic View Monitor (PVM) system. Please see the recall …
RZ Sep 4, 2025 · 94,320 vehicles · NHTSA 25V577000
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023-2025 bZ4X, Lexus RZ, and Subaru Solterra vehicles. During certain HVAC system faults, such as electrical compressor failure,…
Forester Jun 19, 2025 · 2,938 vehicles · NHTSA 25V419000
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2025 Forester vehicles. The child seat anchor bolts may have been improperly tightened, allowing the bolts to come loose.

Common questions about Subaru recalls

How many recalls does Subaru have?: NHTSA has 105 Subaru recall campaigns on record across 10 models for the 2010 to 2026 model years. The most common areas are the air bags, power train, and electrical system.
Which Subaru has the most recalls?: The Subaru Outback has the most recall campaigns of any Subaru model in our records. A model with more recalls is often just the brand's best-seller, on the road in larger numbers and for more years.
Is Subaru reliable when it comes to recalls?: Subaru scores 59 out of 100 for recall severity, ranking 19 of 52 makes we track. The score looks at how serious the recalls are, such as do-not-drive warnings and critical safety systems, rather than the raw count.
How do I check a Subaru for recalls?: Open the model you want from the list below to see its full recall history, or enter your 17-digit VIN on the recall check page to see the open recalls for one specific Subaru. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

Recalls for other makes

Recall data comes from NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. For sourcing and how the safety score is built, see the methodology and data sources. This page is a reference, not legal or safety advice.