Subaru Outback recalls

On affected vehicles the reverse lamp may not illuminate and / or the rear-view monitor may not display an image from the rear-view camera.

Fix: Replace the inhibitor switch with an improved part.

116 vehicles · built 8 Feb 2021 to 7 Sep 2022

The electronic park brake connector may disconnect.

Fix: Inspect the electronic park brake connector and if necessary fit a retaining clip.

4,769 vehicles · built 13 May 2014 to 28 Nov 2018

The Eyesight logic may cause un-necessary activation of the pre-collision braking.

Fix: Re-program the Eyesight software

152 vehicles · built 25 Nov 2020 to 21 Jun 2021

Driver multi-function display inaccurate remaining fuel mileage range.

Fix: Affected vehicles will have a software enhancement.

422 vehicles · built 27 Jul 2017 to 1 Aug 2018

Engine valve springs may fracture.

Fix: Replace all engine valve springs.

812 vehicles · built 1 Jan 2013 to 31 Dec 2014

Electronic park brake capacitor may fracture and fail.

Fix: Replace the park brake actuator on affected vehicles.

4,199 vehicles · built 25 May 2005 to 27 Jun 2014

Fuel pump wiring poor connection.

Fix: Replace fuel pump harness and inspect pump flange or damage. Replace if required.

6,649 vehicles · built 1 Jan 2004 to 31 Jul 2009

If wipers become obstructed motor may over heat with risk of fire

Fix: Replace wiper motor bottom cover on affected vehicles

3,906 vehicles · built 1 Jan 2009 to 31 Dec 2014

Potential injury if Airbag deployed

Fix: On Affected vehicles replace Airbag inflator unit

7,589 vehicles

Front passenger air bag inflator may fail.

Fix: On affected vehicles replace airbag inflator unit.

13,200 vehicles · built 1 Jan 2004 to 31 Dec 2009

The crack on air intake ducts could cause the engine rough idle lower the power and the engine stall. Engine may stall whilst driving. Possible safety hazard whilst driving in traffic

Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and check date on air intake duct. Depending on finds the air intake ducts may have to be replaced.

255 vehicles

There is no inherent problem with the brake lamp switch. However if the brake lamp switch did fail the driver would not be informed that the brake lamps were not working or the adaptive cruise control or pre-collision braking. The brake lamps not working would increase the risk of an incident during normal driving.

Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and reprogram the driving support system.

436 vehicles

It is possible that corrosion can form on unprotected hidden brake pipes. This could result in the failure of the pipes and loss of brake fluid which can affect the brake system and ultimately cause reduced braking efficiency.

Fix: Recall all affected vehicles to inspect and if required replace the subject brake pipes.

21,343 vehicles · built 1 Jan 2004 to 31 Dec 2009

It is possible that the metallic brake pipes that connect to the four way connector may be affected by corrosion in the Salt Belt Areas. If left unattended this could result in the pipes being subject to excessive corrosion which may cause a fluid leak. In extreme cases this may result in a reduction in braking efficiency.

Fix: Recall all affected vehicles to inspect and either provide additional protection or replace the brake pipes.

12,379 vehicles

A gearbox oil cooler hose may split causing loss of drive and oil to leak onto the road surface with the ensuing danger to other road users.

Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to fit a modified oil cooler hose.

404 vehicles