2021 Subaru Outback recalls
NHTSA lists 4 safety recall campaigns for the 2021 Subaru Outback. Hazard and remedy below are NHTSA’s own text.
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A campaign often covers only some production dates or plants, and a previous owner may have had the repair done. To know whether your vehicle has an open recall, check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls (opens in a new tab) or call a dealer of the brand. Recall repairs are free of charge.
NHTSA campaign 24V227000received
Air bags: sensor: occupant classification: front passenger
Hazard
An air bag that does not deploy during a crash can increase the risk of injury.
What to do
Dealers will replace the ODS sensors on the front passenger seat, free of charge. Owner notifications were mailed February 3, 2025. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRA-24.
What NHTSA says is being recalled
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Outback and Legacy vehicles. A capacitor in the sensors for the Occupant Detection System (ODS) may crack and short circuit, which can prevent the front passenger air bag from deploying in a crash.
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NHTSA campaign 23V755000received
Power train: automatic transmission: park/neutral start interlock switch
Hazard
An inoperative inhibitor switch may prevent the reverse lights from illuminating and the rearview camera image from displaying, increasing the risk of a crash.
What to do
Dealers will replace the inhibitor switch, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 8, 2024. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2783. Subaru's number for this recall is WRQ-23.
What NHTSA says is being recalled
Subaru of America, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2021 Crosstrek, 2022 Forester, 2021-2023 Legacy, and Outback vehicles. An insufficient weld may allow water to enter the inhibitor switch, causing it to fail.
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NHTSA campaign 22V485000received
Power train: automatic transmission: control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)
Hazard
An improperly secured drive chain may slip and break, causing a loss of drive power and increasing the risk of a crash.
What to do
Dealers will reprogram the TCU, inspect TCU data for chain slip, and visually inspect the chain guide. If evidence of chain slippage or damage is found, the transmission will be replaced. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 24, 2022. Owners may contact Subaru's customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRK-22. This recall is an expansion of previous recall number 21V-955.
What NHTSA says is being recalled
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Outback and Legacy vehicles. A programming error in the Transmission Control Unit (TCU) may allow the clutch to engage before the drive chain is completely clamped.
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NHTSA campaign 21V024000received
Power train: shift linkage/cable/rod
Hazard
A loose nut can lead to a lost of retention in the CVT select lever cable and the gear selector not functioning properly, increasing risk of crash.
What to do
Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will inspect, and, if necessary, tighten the nut, free of charge. The recall began February 12, 2021. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRA-21.
What NHTSA says is being recalled
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2021 Outback and Impreza vehicles. The continuously variable transmission (CVT) select lever cable nut may not have been tightened properly, allowing the nut to loosen.
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Questions about 2021 Subaru Outback recalls
How many recalls does the 2021 Subaru Outback have?
NHTSA lists 4 safety recall campaigns for the 2021 Subaru Outback as collected on October 3, 2026. Not every vehicle of the model is part of every campaign.
What is the most recent 2021 Subaru Outback recall?
Campaign 24V227000, received by NHTSA on March 22, 2024, about: air bags: sensor: occupant classification: front passenger. NHTSA states: “An air bag that does not deploy during a crash can increase the risk of injury.”
Is there a “do not drive” or “park outside” advisory for the 2021 Subaru Outback?
None of the campaigns collected on October 3, 2026 carries one.
How do I check my own Subaru Outback?
Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or ask a dealer of the brand. That is the only way to know whether your vehicle is included in a campaign and whether the repair was already done. Recall repairs are free.
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