Verdict
2025 Subaru Outback: Complaints, Recalls & Known Issues
What the public record actually says about the 2025 Subaru Outback — every figure below is a NHTSA or EPA number, not an opinion.
The read
More reported complaints than most SUV.
Owners filed 65 NHTSA complaints — more complaints than 83% of 2025 SUVs. Unknown Or Other leads the reports (26%). No safety recalls on record.
Based on NHTSA complaint volume against 2025 SUVs, not adjusted for how many were sold. It describes the model year, not the individual car you are looking at.
Complaints filed
65
Reports to NHTSA, 2025
Safety recalls
0
NHTSA campaigns on record
NHTSA crash test
Overall NCAP rating
Combined MPG
25
EPA estimate
Complaint volume vs. segment peers
More complaints than 83% of 2025 SUVs
The bar is this car's percentile among 2025 SUVs by complaint volume — a full bar means the fewest complaints in its class. Not adjusted for sales.
Known issues
Unknown Or Other issues lead owner complaints (26% of 65 reports), followed by electrical system (8%).
+ 12 more component categories with fewer reports.
Share of all 65 NHTSA complaints for this model year, grouped by the component owners named. Bars are scaled to the largest category. Examples: ODI 11741939, ODI 11741637, ODI 11741691, ODI 11741695, ODI 11722476.
Recalls
0 recalls — none issued for this model year as of Jul 2026. Recall records can change as NHTSA publishes new campaigns.
A campaign can apply to this model year without being incomplete on a specific vehicle. Check the VIN with NHTSA or a dealer to confirm whether a particular car needs repair.
Investigations
0 NHTSA investigations on record
No investigations are on record as of Jul 2026. An empty record is not a clean bill of health.
Crash-test ratings
2025 Subaru Outback SW AWD NHTSA source
- Overall
- Frontal
- Side
- Rollover
Fuel economy by trim
| Trim | Engine | Drivetrain | Transmission | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Outback AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AV-S8) | 26 | 32 | 28 |
| Outback AWD | 2.4L 4-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AV-S8) | 22 | 29 | 25 |
| Outback Wilderness AWD | 2.4L 4-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AV-S8) | 21 | 26 | 23 |
EPA laboratory estimates by trim and engine. Actual mileage varies with driving, weather, load, and maintenance. EPA source.
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"Fewest reports" and "most complained" describe raw NHTSA complaint totals, not vehicle reliability. The last few model years are left unlabelled because they have had less road time.
2025 Subaru Outback: frequently asked
What does the complaint record show for the 2025 Subaru Outback?
Owners filed 65 NHTSA complaints about the 2025 Subaru Outback — more complaints than 83% of comparable 2025 SUVs, so it sits toward the weaker end of its class. That's a signal, not a guarantee about any single car.
What are the most common problems on the 2025 Subaru Outback?
The most-reported problem areas are Unknown Or Other (26% of complaints) and electrical system (8%).
How many recalls does the 2025 Subaru Outback have?
No safety recalls are on record for the 2025 Subaru Outback as of Jul 2026.
What gas mileage does the 2025 Subaru Outback get?
The EPA rates the 2025 Subaru Outback between 23 and 28 mpg combined, depending on trim and drivetrain.