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2025 Subaru Outback

Recalls, consumer complaints, safety ratings, fuel cost estimate, and next steps from official public data sources.

2025 Subaru Outback
0 Total recalls
None Latest recall date
56 Complaint reports
$1,902 Estimated fuel cost
Quick answer: The 2025 Subaru Outback has 0 official recalls and 56 consumer complaints in our database. No latest recall date is available. The most common complaint categories include unknown or other, air bags, electrical system. Estimated annual fuel cost is $1,902 based on the current calculator assumptions.

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Recall record

No official recalls are listed for this model year in our current data. That lowers one type of homework, but it does not replace a VIN lookup or a mechanical inspection.

Owner complaint pattern

Owner complaints most often mention unknown or other, air bags, electrical system. Scan those categories before the test drive so you know what symptoms, warning lights, or service history to ask about.

Service bulletin signal

127 manufacturer communications are listed. These are not recalls, but they can reveal repair instructions, warranty extensions, software notices, or known service patterns.

Ownership-cost check

The fuel-cost estimate is based on a representative EPA match, not every trim. Confirm the actual engine, drivetrain, and tire setup before comparing this listing with another year or model.

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  • Have you noticed any issues related to unknown or other, air bags, electrical system?
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Safety ratings

Official safety ratings were found for 1 tested variant of the 2025 Subaru Outback.

Overall 5/5 stars
Frontal crash 5/5 stars
Side crash 5/5 stars
Rollover 4/5 stars

Displayed variant: 2025 Subaru Outback SW AWD ; rollover risk 18.5%

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How many recalls does the 2025 Subaru Outback have?

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No official recalls on record for this vehicle and model year.

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Are there manufacturer notices for the 2025 Subaru Outback?

Official records show 127 manufacturer communications on record for the 2025 Subaru Outback.

0 warranty 0 service campaigns 0 software/OTA

Common components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (86), UNKNOWN OR OTHER (21), ENGINE (20), POWER TRAIN (7), SERVICE BRAKES (4)

Manufacturer communications are not recalls. They can include service bulletins, repair instructions, warranty extensions, software updates, service campaigns, and other notices.
Date Type Component Summary ID / document
Apr 2026 Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions UNKNOWN OR OTHER This Service Information Bulletin was developed to provide interim guidance for vehicles exhibiting DTC B2A20. 11032034
07-240-26R
Apr 2026 Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions UNKNOWN OR OTHER This bulletin contains additional information for recommended materials listed in the Service Manuals for individual models. 11032039
01-167-08R
Apr 2026 Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions POWER TRAIN This bulletin announces the service manual correction regarding clutch master cylinder reservoir service procedures. 11032040
03-97-26
Apr 2026 Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions STEERING This Bulletin provides the diagnostic procedures to be followed when addressing customer concerns of steering wheel/vehicle body vibration when driving at highway speeds when tire/wheel balance is suspected. 11032035
05-97-26
Mar 2026 Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions ELECTRICAL SYSTEM This bulletin announces the new procedure and Warranty Fail Code for FirstTime air conditioning (A/C) performance concerns possibly resulting from an undetected A/C refrigerant leak. 11030560
10-105-25R
Mar 2026 Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions UNKNOWN OR OTHER This bulletin contains additional information for recommended materials listed in the Service Manuals for individual models. 11030557
01-167-08R
Mar 2026 Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions ELECTRICAL SYSTEM This bulletin contains information to help when attempting to complete the STARLINK Telematics subscription process, an Error Code 202 and / or 204 may occur preventing the process from completing successfully 11030567
15-219-18R
Mar 2026 Other ELECTRICAL SYSTEM This announcement provides information on the use of aftermarket services or tools for programming immobilizer keys/fobs. 11030561
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Feb 2026 Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions ELECTRICAL SYSTEM This Service Information Bulletin was developed to provide interim guidance for 2026 model year vehicles exhibiting DTC B2A20 with gen 4 Telematics. 11029347
07-240-26R
Feb 2026 Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions ELECTRICAL SYSTEM This bulletin announces the availability of new reprogramming files developed to address cases of DTC C1C40 being detected by the Electronic Brake Booster (EBB) in addition to Failure Detail Code 30A2 stored within the Freeze Frame Data (FFD). 11029338
06-95-25R

What are the most common 2025 Subaru Outback complaints?

56 total complaints on record

How much does the 2025 Subaru Outback cost in fuel?

Estimated annual cost $1,902 $158/month at 12,000 miles/year
Effective efficiency 28.4 MPG
Energy used 423 gal/yr
Price assumption $4.50 $/gal

Assumptions: 26 city / 32 highway / 28 combined MPG · Regular Gasoline · efficiency ratings from official public data when available · fuel price default: official public data (U.S. average, Jun 3, 2026)

314 g/mi CO2Fuel score 6/10Smog 6/10

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