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Subaru Outback by model year
We have EPA fuel economy for 10 model years of the Subaru Outback (2018–2027). The 2027 model is rated 23–27 mpg combined. Across these years NHTSA's file lists 15 different recall campaigns.
Recall file dated Oct 27, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026
Compare Subaru Outback years
Pick a year for trim-by-trim fuel economy, every recall with its remedy, the components owners complain about most and NHTSA crash-test scores.
| Model year | Versions | EPA combined | Recalls | Complaints | Overall rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 Outback | 3 | 23–27 mpg | — | — | — |
| 2026 Outback | 3 | 23–27 mpg | 0 | 21 | — |
| 2025 Outback | 3 | 23–28 mpg | 0 | 83 | 5/5 |
| 2024 Outback | 3 | 23–28 mpg | 0 | 104 | 5/5 |
| 2023 Outback | 3 | 23–28 mpg | 2 | 89 | 5/5 |
| 2022 Outback | 3 | 24–29 mpg | 4 | 465 | 5/5 |
| 2021 Outback | 2 | 26–29 mpg | 4 | 298 | 5/5 |
| 2020 Outback | 2 | 26–29 mpg | 6 | 901 | 5/5 |
| 2019 Outback | 2 | 22–28 mpg | 3 | 1,036 | 5/5 |
| 2018 Outback | 2 | 22–28 mpg | 3 | 816 | 5/5 |
Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov (DOE/EPA). Recalls and complaints: NHTSA files. A dash means we could not match that year to NHTSA records by name or no rating is published.
Complaint counts grow as a model ages, so older years usually show more complaints than newer ones.
What the numbers mean
EPA combined is the Environmental Protection Agency's blended city and highway estimate from standardized lab tests; ranges cover all engines and drivetrains sold that year. Recalls counts NHTSA safety recall campaigns that name that model year. Complaints counts unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA since 2015. Overall rating is the best NHTSA 5-Star score among the tested versions.
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Latest Subaru Outback recalls
The most recent recall campaigns covering any Subaru Outback year we list. Open a model year for the full description and remedy.
- 24V227000 — Air bags: Sensor: Occupant classification: Front passenger, reported Mar 22, 2024; model years 2020, 2021, 2022
- 23V755000 — Power train: Automatic transmission: Park/neutral start interlock switch, reported Nov 9, 2023; model years 2021, 2022, 2023
- 23V647000 — Power train: Driveline: Driveshaft, reported Sep 21, 2023; model years 2023
- 22V712000 — Visibility: Windshield, reported Sep 22, 2022; model years 2022
- 22V485000 — Power train: Driveline: Chain/belt, reported Jul 8, 2022; model years 2020, 2021
- 22V473000 — Engine and engine cooling: Engine: Engine control module (ecu/ecm), reported Jul 1, 2022; model years 2022
- 21V955000 — Power train: Driveline: Chain/belt, reported Dec 9, 2021; model years 2020
- 21V587000 — Fuel system, gasoline: Delivery: Fuel pump, reported Jul 29, 2021; model years 2018, 2019, 2020
- 21V024000 — Power train: Shift linkage/cable/rod, reported Jan 26, 2021; model years 2021
- 20V766000 — Back over prevention: Display function, reported Dec 10, 2020; model years 2020
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether your car is affected with your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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Sources
- FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
- NHTSA recall and consumer complaint flat files, dated Oct 27, 2026; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
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