Model year 2026 · Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD

2026 Subaru Outback: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings

EPA rates the 2026 Subaru Outback at 23–27 mpg combined across 3 versions. NHTSA lists 0 safety recalls and 21 owner complaints for this model year.

Safety recalls

0

EPA combined mpg

23–27

NHTSA overall rating

—

Recall file dated Oct 28, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 28, 2026, 7:36 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.

2026 Subaru Outback recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 0 safety recalls for the 2026 Subaru Outback, newest first.

No recalls are listed for the 2026 Subaru Outback in NHTSA's recall file as of Oct 28, 2026.

Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.

2026 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.

2026 Subaru Outback EPA fuel economy
VersionEngineTransmissionDriveFuelCity/Hwy/CombFuel cost/yrCO2 g/mi
Outback AWD2.4L 4-cyl turboCVT (8 modes)All-Wheel DriveRegular21/29/24 mpg$2,800369
Outback AWD2.5L 4-cylCVT (8 modes)All-Wheel DriveRegular25/31/27 mpg$2,500330
Outback Wilderness AWD2.4L 4-cyl turboCVT (8 modes)All-Wheel DriveRegular21/27/23 mpg$2,900385

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.

2026 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.

2026 Subaru Outback NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicleOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover riskForward collision warning
2026 SUBARU OUTBACK SUV N/A AWDNot ratedNot ratedNot ratedNot rated—Standard
2026 SUBARU OUTBACK WILDERNESS SUV N/A AWDNot ratedNot ratedNot ratedNot 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.

2026 Subaru Outback owner complaints

Owners have filed 21 complaints with NHTSA about the 2026 Subaru Outback, most recently on Oct 23, 2026. 1 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 4 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.

Most-cited components in 2026 Subaru Outback complaints
Component named in complaintsMentions
Unknown or other7
Electrical system6
Forward collision avoidance: Automatic emergency braking2
Forward collision avoidance: Warnings2
Seats2
Steering2
Tires2
Vehicle speed control2
Forward collision avoidance: Adaptive cruise control1
Lane departure: Assist1

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

Subaru Outback by model year
YearCombinedRecallsComplaintsOverall rating
2027 Outback23–27 mpg———
2025 Outback23–28 mpg0835/5
2024 Outback23–28 mpg01055/5
2023 Outback23–28 mpg2895/5
2022 Outback24–29 mpg44655/5
2021 Outback26–29 mpg42995/5
2020 Outback26–29 mpg69015/5
2019 Outback22–28 mpg31,0365/5
2018 Outback22–28 mpg38165/5

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Sources

  • Recalls: NHTSA recall flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010), dated Oct 28, 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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