NHTSA Complaint #11636268 — 2018 SUBARU OUTBACK

AIR BAGS issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11636268
Vehicle	2018 SUBARU OUTBACK
Component	AIR BAGS
Date of Incident	January 13, 2025
Date Filed	January 16, 2025
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	MT

Consumer Description

I was slowly backing out of a parking space, with no cars coming in either direction, and the car had a loud warning sound and my driver airbag deployed and exploded in my face. The car filled with smoke. I was only halfway out of the parking space when this happened, I was able to pull forward and park safely. I did not hit anything and there was no damage to the car whatsoever. Consequently all of the electronics in the steering column no longer work. Cruise control, stereo volume, mode changer etc.. My husband was able to tuck the airbag into the steering column and tape it, so we could drive home.

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