Model year
2025 Subaru Outback
NHTSA lists 0 recalls and 83 complaints for the 2025 Subaru Outback (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are UNKNOWN OR OTHER (18), FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING (13), ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (12). NHTSA rated the SW AWD 5 stars overall. EPA rates it 23–28 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $2,400–$2,900, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2018 816 complaints
- 2019 1,036 complaints
- 2020 901 complaints
- 2021 298 complaints
- 2022 465 complaints
- 2023 89 complaints
- 2024 104 complaints
- 2025 83 complaints
- 2026 20 complaints
- 2027 0 complaints
Recalls
No recalls are listed for this name in the matched NHTSA file.
Complaints
83 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 5, fire flag on 2, injury field 1, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
No investigations are matched to this name.
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SW AWD | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.185 | NHTSA photo |
| Wilderness SW AWD | Not rated | 5 | 5 | 5 | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Outback AWD · 2.5L · Automatic (AV-S8) · All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 26 | 32 | 28 | — | — | $2,400 |
| Outback AWD · 2.4L · Automatic (AV-S8) · All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 22 | 29 | 25 | — | — | $2,700 |
| Outback Wilderness AWD · 2.4L · Automatic (AV-S8) · All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 21 | 26 | 23 | — | — | $2,900 |
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This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2025 Subaru Outback at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.