Model year
2027 Subaru Outback
NHTSA's recall, complaint, and investigation files do not have a make and model name matched to the 2027 Subaru Outback (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The files may list it under a different name. NHTSA lists crash-test variants for this model year and marks the overall rating Not Rated. EPA rates it 23–27 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $2,500–$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
NHTSA's files do not have a make and model name matched to this EPA model year. Counts below are not filled in from a different vehicle. EPA figures for this name are still listed.
Matched NHTSA names
The EPA model name is not itself a name in the NHTSA file for 2027. The counts in the answer are the sum of the names below. Overlap between those names is not removed.
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Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUV ICE AWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
| WILDERNESS SUV ICE AWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | 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 | 25 | 31 | 27 | — | — | $2,500 |
| Outback AWD · 2.4L · Automatic (AV-S8) · All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 21 | 29 | 24 | — | — | $2,800 |
| Outback Wilderness AWD · 2.4L · Automatic (AV-S8) · All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 21 | 27 | 23 | — | — | $2,900 |
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Check a vehicle
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 2027 Subaru Outback at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.