2024 SUBARU OUTBACK — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
5/5
Safety Rating
104
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
16
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2024 SUBARU OUTBACK
The 2024 SUBARU OUTBACK has received a total of 104 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). It earned an overall safety rating of 5 out of 5 stars in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program crash tests. 16 technical service bulletins have been issued by Subaru of America, Inc. for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Visibilitywiper (18 complaints), Unknown Or Other (17 complaints), and Electrical System (10 complaints).
Recalls for the 2024 SUBARU OUTBACK
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2024 SUBARU OUTBACK. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2024 SUBARU OUTBACK
104 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2024 SUBARU OUTBACK. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Most Recent Complaints
The windshield of vehicle has become completely covered with small dots, making the view from inside at certain times ( early morning & late afternoon - due to angle of sun) difficult to the point of the vehicle being a hazard to drive. These dots, or pinpoints, cover the windshield from top to bottom and from side to side - literally thousands of glaring defects. This 'pixelation' is NOT caused by damage to the glass; it is perfectly smooth to the touch inside & out. The Subaru dealer will not admit this is a defect, and claims I have damaged the windshield somehow. My attempts with Subaru corporate have been unsuccessful, and they have thus far declined to inspect this. I feel my car is a danger to myself and others.
Sirus XM advertisements, whilst driving, taking over display, despite opting out of all possible options, disablement and NEVER purchasing the satellite radio service or wanting it in vehicle. I paid for the car, now I have to be subject to distracting advertising that requires user input even though I already have carplay open with driving directions. Advertising should be optional and there MUST be a way to opt out and it should not be forced or require interaction while car is operational (assuming it is opt in, which it most certainly was not in my case). Everywhere else in the world you can buy a car free of in-vehicle advertising, without being pushed to get satellite radio from a monopoly.. why is USA different?
12/4/2025 Over the past two weeks, two uncommanded pop-up ads from SiriusXM have appeared in the middle of my infotainment screen. The ads pop up in front of anything else that might be on the screen. The ad blocks are bright white and eye-catching (distracting), particularly at night. SiriusXM has never been active in this car, nor do I even have a SiriusXM account.
The infotainment screen pushes ads for Sirius XM even while the car is in motion. This is where the GPS is located and it gets blocked from the ads. It causes me to drive distracted in order to clear away the ad to allow the GPS to work again making me more likely to get into an accident. There is no way to disable the ad feature either.
Sirius XM Ad popping up on my Infotainment Screen while vehicle is in motion causing a distraction.
Safety Rating for the 2024 SUBARU OUTBACK
The 2024 SUBARU OUTBACK received an overall safety rating of 5 out of 5 stars from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP).
| Test Category | Rating |
|---|---|
| Overall Rating | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Frontal Crash | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Side Crash | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Rollover | ★★★★☆ (4/5) |
Safety ratings are based on controlled crash tests conducted by NHTSA. A 5-star rating indicates the highest level of occupant protection.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2024 SUBARU OUTBACK
Subaru of America, Inc. has issued 16 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2024 SUBARU OUTBACK. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
07-237-25 — LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION
This bulletin announces the availability of a new Blind Spot Detection (BSD) radar assembly.
12-273-25 — SEATS
This bulletin announces a design change to the driver front lower seat cushion cover, addressing cases of tearing at the bottom corner of the cushion in vehicles equipped with a thigh extension.
OTA Software Update (1010 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This OTA is an software update to provide audio improvements for the models listed.
07-225-24R — FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
"This bulletin announces the availability of new reprogramming files developed to address the following three symptoms. SYMPTOM #1: After the EyeSight camera has been exposed to high humidity/temperature conditions without any operation, the cooling fans become inoperable and DTC B28C7 (Fan Motor RPM) is detected by the EyeSight Stereo Camera...
16-150-24 — POWER TRAIN
This bulletin announces availability of new reprogramming files developed to address of a a jerk or judder sensation felt from the powertrain during braking with air conditioning on, or a shudder felt from the powertrain along with a screeching type of sound.
16-150-24 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This bulletin announces availability of new reprogramming files developed to address of a a jerk or judder sensation felt from the powertrain during braking with air conditioning on, or a shudder felt from the powertrain along with a screeching type of sound.
09-125-24 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This bulletin announces the availability of new reprogramming files for the Engine Control Module (ECM), to address concerns of the starter motor not operating.
07-225-24R — FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS
This bulletin announces the availability of new reprogramming files developed to address DTC B28C7 (EyeSight Fan Motor RPM), E5 (halt code deected by EyeSight Stereo Camera), and B28A6 (Internal Stereo Camera Communication 1).
09-114-23R — EQUIPMENT
This bulletin announces the availability of reprogramming files for the Engine Control Module (ECM). This will address cases of DTC P04AE for the EVAP purge control valve stuck open.
09-114-23R — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)
This bulletin announces the availability of reprogramming files for the Engine Control Module (ECM). This will address cases of DTC P04AE for the EVAP purge control valve stuck open.
Showing 10 of 16 technical service bulletins.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2024 SUBARU OUTBACK
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the SUBARU OUTBACK
- 2019 SUBARU OUTBACK — 1,273 complaints
- 2020 SUBARU OUTBACK — 1,120 complaints
- 2021 SUBARU OUTBACK — 391 complaints
- 2022 SUBARU OUTBACK — 518 complaints
- 2023 SUBARU OUTBACK — 118 complaints
- 2024 SUBARU OUTBACK (current)
- 2025 SUBARU OUTBACK — 77 complaints
- 2026 SUBARU OUTBACK — 0 complaints
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- SUBARU LEGACY — 4,117 total complaints
- SUBARU IMPREZA — 3,406 total complaints
- SUBARU CROSSTREK — 1,431 total complaints
- SUBARU ASCENT — 1,230 total complaints
- SUBARU WRX — 1,207 total complaints
- SUBARU SVX — 373 total complaints
- SUBARU XV CROSSTREK — 354 total complaints