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Spot recall, complaint, investigation, and fuel-cost differences before you trust the listing. No VIN required to start.

Vehicle A

Gasoline · 27 combined MPG · All-Wheel Drive

Vehicle B

Gasoline · 28 combined MPG · All-Wheel Drive

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More recall homework

Similar activity

Recall counts are similar.

More complaint activity

2025 Subaru Outback

has more complaint records.

Open investigation signals

Similar activity

Open investigation counts are similar.

Lower estimated fuel cost

2025 Subaru Outback

may cost less to fuel.

Short answer: Outback has more complaint activity, Outback has more severity reports and Outback has the lower fuel-cost estimate. Confirm the exact VIN before buying.

Public-record comparison

Rows show model-year records, not exact VIN status.

Record 2026 Subaru Outback 2025 Subaru Outback Difference
Total recalls 0 0 Similar
Total complaints 4 56 Outback has 52 more complaints
Crash / Fire / Injury / Death reports 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 4 / 0 / 0 / 0 Outback has 4 more severity reports
Defect investigations 0 0 Similar
Open investigations 0 0 Similar
Manufacturer communications 27 127 Outback has 100 more communications
Recall completion reports 0 0 Similar
Warranty programs 0 0 Similar
Service campaigns 0 0 Similar
Software notices 0 0 Similar
Canadian recall records 0 0 Similar
Latest recall None listed None listed None listed
Latest complaint May 12, 2026 May 7, 2026 Outback has newer activity
Top complaint categories Top 3
  • Electrical System
  • Electrical System Unknown Or Other
  • Seat Belts
  • Unknown Or Other
  • Air Bags
  • Electrical System
 Different
Fuel type Gasoline Gasoline Same
Efficiency 27 combined MPG 28 combined MPG Different
Estimated annual fuel cost 15,000 miles / year $2,200 $2,150 Outback about $50 less
Safety-rating records 1 1 Similar

Practical next steps

What to ask each seller

2026 Subaru Outback

  • Can I get the VIN to confirm exact recall status?
  • Can you confirm there are no open recalls by VIN?
  • Has the vehicle had electrical system and electrical system unknown or other repairs?
  • Can an independent mechanic inspect it?

2025 Subaru Outback

  • Can I get the VIN to confirm exact recall status?
  • Can you confirm there are no open recalls by VIN?
  • Has the vehicle had unknown or other and air bags repairs?
  • Can an independent mechanic inspect it?

What to inspect first

2026 Subaru Outback

  • Electrical System: warning lights, screens, battery drain, accessories
  • Electrical System Unknown Or Other: warning lights, screens, battery drain, accessories
  • Seat Belts: service records, warning lights, and test-drive behavior

2025 Subaru Outback

  • Unknown Or Other: service records, warning lights, and test-drive behavior
  • Air Bags: warning lights, crash repairs, recall completion
  • Electrical System: warning lights, screens, battery drain, accessories

Always get an independent mechanic inspection.

Do not buy on model-year data alone.

Confirm the exact VIN before purchase and check for new updates.

Learn what a VIN check can and cannot show