448 recalls across 28 models
Subaru has 24 models with recall activity in our database, spanning 1976 through 2026. Across those models, 301 recall campaigns are recorded, with about 82% falling into the Critical or High tiers under the severity rating system, which covers consequences such as fire risk, loss of vehicle control, and serious injury potential. The Legacy leads the lineup at 72 recalls, followed by the Outback at 60 and the Impreza at 44. A recent Critical recall affects 2025 Forester vehicles, where a fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of fire.
Latest: Sep 2023
Latest: Jan 2019
Latest: Jan 2020
Latest: Jan 1983
Latest: Aug 2023
Latest: Feb 2026
Latest: Mar 1992
Latest: May 2026
Latest: Oct 2005
Latest: Jun 1980
Latest: Nov 2023
Latest: Jan 2023
Latest: Jun 1995
Latest: Mar 2024
Latest: Jun 1991
Latest: Aug 2024
Latest: Oct 2025
Latest: Feb 1983
Latest: Apr 2019
Latest: Nov 2023
Latest: Jun 2014
Latest: Jun 1991
Latest: Mar 1994
Latest: Nov 2018
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Top 8 of 19 categories across SUBARU
| Component | Recalls | Share | Critical | High | Medium | Low | Informational |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airbags | 122 | 27% | 104 | 15 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Electrical | 39 | 9% | 28 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System | 33 | 7% | 26 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 31 | 7% | 23 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Brakes | 27 | 6% | 11 | 11 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Powertrain | 25 | 6% | 23 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Transmission | 22 | 5% | 17 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Body & Latches | 18 | 4% | 3 | 13 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Other | 131 | 29% | 47 | 42 | 25 | 16 | 1 |
Component categories are grouped from raw recall data and may not match manufacturer terminology exactly.