NHTSA — Air Bags Problems

2012 Subaru Outback (Page 1 of 2)

CarComplaints.com Seal Of

10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
6 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
6 / 0
Average Mileage:
20,248 miles

About These NHTSA Complaints:

This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.

So how do you find out what problems are occurring? For this NHTSA complaint data, the only way is to read through the comments below. Any duplicates or errors? It's not us.

2012 Subaru Outback seat belts / air bags problems

seat belts / air bags problem

Find something helpful? Spread the word.
Get notified about new defects, investigations, recalls & lawsuits for the 2012 Subaru Outback:

Unsubscribe any time. We don't sell/share your email.

2012 Subaru Outback Owner Comments (Page 1 of 2)

problem #38

Feb 092024

Outback

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Car was involved in a head on collision [XXX] with a concrete exit barrier after being pushed into the lane by a driver trying to in front of them trying to make a last second dash for the exit. Not sure if the driver was in blind spot, but the vehicle trying to merge did use turn signal or respond to horn honking from myself. In order to avoid the hitting the other driver, who was unaware of my car while aggressively merging, I tried driving into the safety lane, but at 65 MPH could not stop in time from hitting the barrier My safety was put at risk because upon impact the driver airbag did not deploy. The entire front end of the car crumbled and the car was declared totaled by the driver's insurance. The airbag deployment could have prevented more serious injury to the driver, by did not deploy. The driver was wearing their seat belt and suffered a bruised sternum and PTSD. Driver called police who did not file a report due to no damage to another vehicle or property or several injury to any persons. Airbag was part of the takata airbag recall for Subaru. Airbags are on record of being replaced at a Subaru dealership Redwood City, California- driver verified post crash. There were no warning lamps indicated the airbag was disabled. Driver alerted Subaru's quality control hotline who inspected the car on [XXX]. No word has been returned on why the airbag did not deploy during the crash. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

- Rockville, MD, USA

problem #37

Jun 212021

Outback

  • miles
Good morning. Had to replace 3 car battery in 3 years, can not leave key in Ignition car goes dead, have to jump to start car more times I can remember. It's take more time to start, sometimes won't start. Had to call aaa road service. Airbag light came on. Tuck to subaru dealer in quincy ma. Came back with numerous codes on airbags failing and Electrical harness, Dealer advice replacing all air bags and harness.

- East Weymouth, MA, USA

problem #36

Sep 162020

Outback

  • 146,000 miles
Air bag light is on (A02) faulty occupancy detection sensors in right front seat. Bottom seat frame would have to be replaced to resolve issues

- Tasley, VA, USA

problem #35

Mar 202019

Outback

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2012 Subaru Outback. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 19V009000 (air bags). The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. R & G Subaru (1140 us-59, detroit lakes, mn 56501, (218) 847-2498) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Bolder, CO, USA

problem #34

May 082019

Outback

  • miles
Takara recall. I do not feel that my car is not being taken care of in a timely manner. I was told today that it may take several months to get the part in to do the recall for the passenger airbag. Most the time there are small children in my car, and most the time a passenger in the passenger seat.

- Canon City, CO, USA

Search CarComplaints.com for these popular complaint phrases...

problem #33

Mar 012019

Outback

  • miles
The contact owns a 2012 Subaru Outback. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA campaign number: 19V008000 (air bags). The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was notified. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Jamaica Plain, MA, USA

problem #32

Apr 042018

Outback

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2012 Subaru Outback. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 19V009000 (air bags). The parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Competition Subaru smith town (601 middle country rd, St james, NY 11780, (631) 361-4500) was contacted and stated that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Commack, NY, USA

problem #31

Apr 122019

Outback 4-cyl

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2012 Subaru Outback. The contact stated that NHTSA campaign number: 19V009000 (air bags) exceeded a reasonable amount of time for repair. Carr Subaru (11635 sw canyon rd, beaverton, or 97005) was contacted and stated that the replacement air bags would not be available until September of 2019. The manufacturer was not contacted. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect. Consumer stated the "urgent important safety recall" notice included in bold the statement " until this repair is performed, do not allow passengers to ride in the front passenger seat."

- Warrenton, OR, USA

problem #30

Mar 232019

Outback

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2012 Subaru Outback. The contact stated that NHTSA campaign number: 19V009000 (air bags) exceeded a reasonable amount of time for repair. The contact received the recall notice in March of 2019. White's mountain motors (2400 E yellowstone hwy, casper, wy 82609) stated that the parts would not be available until August of 2019. The manufacturer was contacted and did not assist. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Casper, WY, USA

problem #29

Jan 092019

Outback

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2012 Subaru Outback. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 19V008000 (air bags). The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Schomp Subaru (580 S havana St, Aurora, co 80012, (720)-343-2210) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacture was made aware of the issue and confirmed that the parts were not available. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Aurora, CO, USA

problem #28

Mar 012019

Outback

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2012 Subaru Outback. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 19V009000 (air bags). The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Bay ridge Subaru (1819 cropsey ave, brooklyn, NY 11214, (718) 234-7960) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

- Brooklyn, NY, USA

problem #27

Mar 182019

Outback

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2012 Subaru Outback. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA campaign number: 19V009000 (air bags). The contact stated that the manufacturer would not have the part until June of 2019. Ramsey Subaru (9625 hickman rd, urbandale, ia 50322) confirmed that the part was not available to perform the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Desmoine, IA, USA

problem #26

Mar 012019

Outback

  • miles
The contact owns a 2012 Subaru Outback. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 19V009000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Dick hannah Subaru (7407 ne vancouver plaza dr, vancouver, wa 98662, (360) 342-9643) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Ariel, WA, USA

problem #25

Jan 192019

Outback 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2012 Subaru Outback. The contact stated that NHTSA campaign number: 19V009000 (air bags) exceeded a reasonable amount of time for repair. The contact received the recall notification in January of 2019. The dealer (white bear Subaru, 3525 us-61, vadnis heights, mn 55110) was contacted and stated that the parts would not become available until September of 2019. The manufacturer was not contacted. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Hoyt Lakes, MN, USA

problem #24

Jan 092019

Outback

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2012 Subaru Outback. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 19V008000 (air bags). The contact called napleton Subaru rockford at 815-398-0505 (located at 505 N perryville rd, rockford, il 61107) and was informed that the parts were not available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Rockford, IL, USA

problem #23

Mar 202019

Outback

  • miles
Takata recall. I just contacted the local Subaru dealer and spoke with the national Subaru customer service center. It will be 4 to 6 weeks for any dealer to replace the airbag because they do not have the part on hand. This is unacceptable. This is not correcting their problem in a timely manner. This demonstrates a complete lack of planning or caring about the public's safety.

- Sioux Falls, SD, USA

problem #22

Sep 102018

Outback

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2012 Subaru Outback. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 19V009000 (air bags) and 18V626000 (parking brake). The contact called carbone Subaru of troy at 518-312-4300 (located at 800 hoosick rd, troy, NY 12180) and was informed that the parts were not available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available for 18V626000 (parking brake) and parts distribution disconnect for 19V009000 (air bags).

- Sand Lake, NY, USA

problem #21

Jan 092019

Outback

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2012 Subaru Outback. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 19V008000 (air bags). The contact called faulkner Subaru bethlehem at 610-867-417 (located at 330 stoke park rd, bethlehem, pa 18017) and was informed that the parts were not available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Easton, PA, USA

problem #20

Mar 122019

Outback

  • miles
I called the same day I received a recall notice for the passenger-side airbag for my car and my Subaru dealership will not be able to fix this issue for over 5 months. Given the essential nature of this recall, this should not be something that we should have to live with for such a long time, Subaru should be required to provide this service in a much timelier manner for life and death fixes like a severe airbag defect.

- Denver, CO, USA

problem #19

Dec 102017

Outback

  • 130,000 miles
Cold rainy morning, I started the car for the first time with no one in the passenger seat. The airbag light came on and stayed on, the passenger seatbelt light is on and car is dinging like someone in the passenger seat is not wearing a seat belt. Does not turn off when seat belt is clipped. I take it to the dealership and they say it's a bad electrostatic capacitance sensor ods. The 'part' aka replacing the whole seat is $900. Same year of Subaru that they recalled this part in the impreza. NHTSA recall no. : 15V-419

- Denton, TX, USA

Read the next 18 complaints »

Not what you are looking for?