Model year 2024 · Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
2024 Subaru Outback: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings
EPA rates the 2024 Subaru Outback at 23–28 mpg combined across 3 versions. NHTSA lists 0 safety recalls and 104 owner complaints for this model year. Its best NHTSA overall crash-test rating is 5 out of 5 stars.
Safety recalls
0
EPA combined mpg
23–28
NHTSA overall rating
5/5
Recall file dated Oct 27, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 27, 2026, 7:34 AM EDT
Check your own car: enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls for that exact vehicle, and contact a Subaru dealer to schedule the repair — safety recall repairs are free. The list below covers the whole model year, so not every recall applies to every car.
2024 Subaru Outback recalls
NHTSA's recall file lists 0 safety recalls for the 2024 Subaru Outback, newest first.
No recalls are listed for the 2024 Subaru Outback in NHTSA's recall file as of Oct 27, 2026.
Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.
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2024 Subaru Outback fuel economy by version
EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination. Annual fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year (55% city, 45% highway) at EPA's current fuel-price assumptions; your cost will vary.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel | City/Hwy/Comb | Fuel cost/yr | CO2 g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Outback AWD | 2.4L 4-cyl turbo | CVT (8 modes) | All-Wheel Drive | Regular | 22/29/25 mpg | $2,700 | 356 |
| Outback AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | CVT (8 modes) | All-Wheel Drive | Regular | 26/32/28 mpg | $2,400 | 314 |
| Outback Wilderness AWD | 2.4L 4-cyl turbo | CVT (8 modes) | All-Wheel Drive | Regular | 21/26/23 mpg | $2,900 | 378 |
Source: FuelEconomy.gov (U.S. DOE and EPA), file dated Sep 29, 2026. Each version links to its FuelEconomy.gov record.
EPA estimates come from standardized lab tests so cars can be compared fairly; real-world mileage depends on speed, weather, load, tires and driving style.
2024 Subaru Outback crash-test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the tested versions. More stars mean a lower chance of serious injury in that type of crash. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Tested vehicle | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover | Rollover risk | Forward collision warning |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Subaru Outback SW AWD | 5 stars | 5 stars | 5 stars | 4 stars | 18.5% | Standard & Optional |
| 2024 Subaru Outback Wilderness SW AWD | Not rated | 5 stars | 5 stars | Not rated | — | Standard |
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program), checked Oct 26, 2026.
Star ratings compare vehicles of similar size and weight; a frontal rating for a large pickup is not directly comparable with one for a small car.
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2024 Subaru Outback owner complaints
Owners have filed 104 complaints with NHTSA about the 2024 Subaru Outback, most recently on Oct 7, 2026. 5 mention a crash, 2 a fire, 4 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.
| Component named in complaints | Mentions |
|---|---|
| Unknown or other | 29 |
| Visibility/wiper | 22 |
| Electrical system | 16 |
| Forward collision avoidance: Automatic emergency braking | 9 |
| Engine | 7 |
| Forward collision avoidance: Warnings | 7 |
| Air bags | 6 |
| Forward collision avoidance: Adaptive cruise control | 6 |
| Power train | 6 |
| Steering | 5 |
Source: NHTSA consumer complaint files (complaints received since January 1, 2015). One complaint can name several components.
Had a safety problem with your vehicle? You can report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem.
Other Subaru Outback model years
| Year | Combined | Recalls | Complaints | Overall rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 Outback | 23–27 mpg | — | — | — |
| 2026 Outback | 23–27 mpg | 0 | 21 | — |
| 2025 Outback | 23–28 mpg | 0 | 83 | 5/5 |
| 2023 Outback | 23–28 mpg | 2 | 89 | 5/5 |
| 2022 Outback | 24–29 mpg | 4 | 465 | 5/5 |
| 2021 Outback | 26–29 mpg | 4 | 298 | 5/5 |
| 2020 Outback | 26–29 mpg | 6 | 901 | 5/5 |
| 2019 Outback | 22–28 mpg | 3 | 1,036 | 5/5 |
| 2018 Outback | 22–28 mpg | 3 | 816 | 5/5 |
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Other 2024 Subaru models
Sources
- Recalls: NHTSA recall flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010), dated Oct 27, 2026, plus a live check of api.nhtsa.gov in your browser.
- Complaints: NHTSA consumer complaint flat files (COMPLAINTS_RECEIVED), counts only — we do not republish complaint text.
- Crash tests: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
- Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
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