2021 SUBARU OUTBACK Recalls — Canada & USA

The 2021 Subaru Outback has 3 recalls, with two drivetrain issues that can each cause a sudden loss of drive power or an inability to select gears properly, raising the risk of a crash. A cable nut securing the transmission gear selector may not have been tightened fully, which can allow the selector to stop functioning and leave the driver unable to shift. Separately, a software error in the transmission control unit can allow the clutch to engage before the drive chain is fully secured, causing the chain to slip or break and cutting power to the wheels. There is also a concern with the transmission's inhibitor switch, which can fail if water enters through an inadequate weld: when this happens, the reverse lights and rearview camera may not activate when backing up, reducing visibility behind the vehicle.