2025 SUBARU OUTBACK Problems
Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2025 Subaru Outback. This model year has 55 NHTSA complaints — top issue: Forward Collision Avoidance: AEB.
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Worst 2025 Subaru Outback Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Forward Collision Avoidance: AEB
Uncategorized Issues
Lane Departure
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2025 Subaru Outback. A single complaint may appear in multiple categories.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forward Collision Avoidance: AEB | 15 | 2 | — | — | |
| Uncategorized Issues | 13 | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure | 12 | 1 | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 7 | 1 | — | — | |
| Airbag Malfunctions | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility/Wiper | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention | 5 | 1 | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Brake System | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Door Lock Issues | 1 | — | — | — |
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Complaint counts may exceed total complaints because one report can span multiple categories.
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Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2025 Subaru Outback. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.
Showing 55 most recent complaints
April 3, 2026: my 2025 Subaru Outback Premium (VIN [XXX] , 2,052 miles) suffered simultaneous failure of multiple safety-critical systems due to corrosion on a CAN bus pin in the driver door wiring harness (Subaru part #XXX) at its dash harness connection, caused by water intrusi…
Traveling southbound onXXX in Virginia between the hours of 7-9am. Weather was clear with bright sunshine. While traveling at highway speed with the cruise control activated the emergency braking system activated on 3 separate occasions. Traffic was heavy but moving at a stead…
Crash avoidance Collision system randomly goes off with no cars in front or behind it. This is extremely dangerous as it will make the car stop on its own. Lane departure does not activate until completely over center line. Another big safety issue. This is a loaner car from …
This concerns my 2025 Subaru Outback Touring XT- with a turbo charges engine and standardd CVT transmission. When I get to street speed and brake to slow down, as the car slows and the tach decreases to 1000 rpm /- a bit, the car shows an obvious power surge that can be felt t…
Driving on highway and moon roof exploded. Have nonindication of a projectile hitting glass. Did not see any cracks
2025 Subaru Outback onyx edition purchased 3/2025. Approximate mileage at time of incident 7000. On 2/10/25 around 6am car is remotely started with Subaru app from iPhone on flat gravel surface. Car was in park. Go out car not there moved almost a car length down a hill left turn…
Vehicle Has a chip in the front windshield, its only 4 month old. Subaru made front windshields that cracked very easy, I have a crack an dit sgoingt ocause serious safety concerns if they dont fix it.
The vehicle experiences a recurring rhythmic clunking or rattling noise from the lower front suspension area when turning right over uneven road surfaces. This condition is consistently reproducible and appears to involve the front suspension system, potentially including control…
1.) Lane departure is not operating until way over the line on right side of vehicle. 2.) Collision Warning is going off regularly with no cars in front or behind. Randomly goes off. This makes it impossible to use the Automatic Emergency Braking feature if it went off in the mi…
1.) Eyesight constantly turns off on a whim. No reason or rhyme to it but just turns off. Meaning none of my "safety" systems (lane departure, crash avoidance, emergency braking, lane keeping assistance, collision warnings, collision braking) are functioning. Then it turns on …
My front windshield started to crack. Nothing hit it, It looks like a smal; stress crack. When I bought th ecar Subaru assured me they fixed the windshield cracking lawsuit issue. Well, it started cracking. The dealer denied even they had lawsuit for the front windshield. And th…
We are having issues with the RAB, lane departure, collision assistance and other warning lights just randomly coming on. We put it to the dealer and they said it was a problem with a dead fob. They returned it to us and the first day back on the road it did it again. When it l…
The contact owns a 2025 Subaru Outback. The contact stated that while using the original wireless charger and the cellular device would overheat. The contact was concerned that the wireless charger overheating could potentially cause a fire. The contact researched on Google and r…
While driving, the head unit, which gives you access to many of the safety features like auto braking etc, blanks out and goes completely dark. It happens without notice and is random in nature. On this particular vehicle it has happened at least four times. It does come back on …
The Driver Monitoring System option is not available on the screen. It appears that map responds to my mental questions only when I’m driving, which leads to distracted driving. I can not document this phenomenon. The Drive Monitoring System would prevent this distraction. The p…
What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? The infotainment system, which includes control of driving features, displayed pop-up ads for SiriusXM satellite radio while in motion, obscuring other information How was your sa…
I am submitting a safety complaint regarding my Subaru vehicle’s infotainment system. The system displays unsolicited, full-screen SiriusXM promotional pop-ups while the vehicle is in motion. These ads override the current display without warning. Most recently, a SiriusXM trial…
unprompted intermittently while operating the vehicle pop up advertisements will appear on the infotainment system advertising sirius xm radio. this is very distracting as it requires focus to be taken off of the road to bypass the ad to return to normal radio screen functions
While driving, the vehicle's infotainment system becomes unusable due to a pop-up ad for Sirius XM satellite radio. All vehicle settings, including safety settings, automatic braking, and other driving assistance settings, are all controlled by the vehicle's infotainment display.…
I am writing to report a serious safety issue with the satellite radio service in my vehicle. Recently, advertisements have been automatically taking over my infotainment screen while I'm driving, overriding whatever I am doing and forcing me to interact with the system to dismis…
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Real owner reports for the 2025 Subaru Outback.
Recalls for 2025 Subaru Outback
0 campaignsNHTSA recall campaigns for the 2025 Subaru Outback. Recalls are free to fix at any authorized dealer. Run a VIN check below to see if your specific vehicle has open recalls.
No recall campaigns found for this model year in the current data. Check nhtsa.gov/recalls directly for the latest information.
2025 Subaru Outback — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2025 Subaru Outback reliable?▾
Severe Issues. The 2025 Subaru Outback has 55 NHTSA owner complaints, 4 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most reported issue is Forward Collision Avoidance: AEB (15 complaints). Source: NHTSA via VinSpector AI.
What are the most common problems with the 2025 Subaru Outback?▾
#1: Forward Collision Avoidance: AEB (15 complaints). #2: Uncategorized Issues (13 complaints). #3: Lane Departure (12 complaints)
At what mileage do problems start on the 2025 Subaru Outback?▾
Mileage data is not available or insufficient for this model year.
How safe is the 2025 Subaru Outback?▾
The 2025 Subaru Outback has 4 crash-related complaints and 0 fire reports out of 55 total NHTSA complaints. For NCAP lab crash test star ratings, visit nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Does the 2025 Subaru Outback have any recalls?▾
No NHTSA recall campaigns were found for the 2025 Subaru Outback in the current data. Always verify with a VIN check as recalls can be added at any time.
Should I buy a 2025 Subaru Outback?▾
The 2025 Subaru Outback has severe issues — review the top problems before buying. Pay particular attention to Forward Collision Avoidance: AEB issues. Always run a VIN check on the specific car you're considering to check for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinSpector AI.
Wider context: See the full Subaru Outback reliability report with year-by-year comparison.
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