2003 Subaru Outback

15 Recalls & Safety Reports

Recall List for the 2003 Subaru Outback

Official recalls have been issued for the 2003 Subaru Outback by the NHTSA. The complete details of all recalls are listed below, along with what they cover and the recommended solutions.

Recalls don't cost you anything to get fixed, but most are time-limited, so if your car is affected you should call your local Subaru service department immediately!

If you have questions about a recall, write down your VIN & then call Subaru customer service.

  1. RECALL: Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode

    An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death. Read more »

    Date Announced
    JAN 02, 2020
    Vehicles Affected
    258,813
  2. RECALL: Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode

    An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death. Read more »

    Date Announced
    JAN 02, 2020
    Vehicles Affected
    127,547
  3. RECALL: Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode

    An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death. Read more »

    Date Announced
    JAN 02, 2020
    Vehicles Affected
    111,562
  4. RECALL: Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture

    An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death. Read more »

    Date Announced
    MAY 25, 2016
    Vehicles Affected
    302,127
  5. RECALL: Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture

    An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death. Read more »

    Date Announced
    MAY 25, 2016
    Vehicles Affected
    146,010
  6. RECALL: Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture

    An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death. Read more »

    Date Announced
    MAY 25, 2016
    Vehicles Affected
    62,940
  7. RECALL: Passenger Side Front Air Bag Inflator May Rupture

    In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or ... Read more »

    Date Announced
    MAY 28, 2015
    Vehicles Affected
    432,016
  8. RECALL: Passenger Air Bag Inflator May Rupture

    In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger?s frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or ... Read more »

    Date Announced
    DEC 01, 2014
    Vehicles Affected
    4,175
  9. RECALL: Fuel Pump May Leak Fuel

    A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire. Read more »

    Date Announced
    NOV 29, 2013
    Vehicles Affected
    397
  10. RECALL: Subaru/Cruise Control Cable

    If this occurs during vehicle operation, the driver could lose control of the vehicle, which could result in a crash. Read more »

    Date Announced
    MAR 16, 2004
    Vehicles Affected
    127,580
  11. RECALL: Subaru/Front Suspension Corrosion

    If the transverse link were to break due to rusting, control of the vehicle could be affected without prior warning, possibly resulting in a crash. Read more »

    Date Announced
    JUN 26, 2003
    Vehicles Affected
    350
  12. RECALL: Subaru/Rear Suspension Subframe Corrosion

    If such breakage occurs while the vehicle is being operated, control of the vehicle could be affected, increasing the risk of a crash. Read more »

    Date Announced
    APR 22, 2003
    Vehicles Affected
    170,000
  13. RECALL: Subaru/Transmission Parking Rod

    The vehicle could then move/roll without prior warning, increasing the risk of a crash. Read more »

    Date Announced
    OCT 30, 2002
    Vehicles Affected
    172,564
  14. RECALL: Subaru/Water Pump Pulley

    In some instances, the interference fit between the inner wall of the pulley center hole and the water pump drive shaft was not as tight as specified in the drawing specification. This could result in the water pump pulley dislodging from the water pump shaft, which can cause severe engine damage/seizure during ... Read more »

    Date Announced
    SEP 13, 2002
    Vehicles Affected
    555
  15. RECALL: Subaru/Wheel

    This can result in the eventual loosening of the wheel hub-nuts during vehicle usage, increasing the risk of a crash. Read more »

    Date Announced
    SEP 05, 2002
    Vehicles Affected
    100

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