2012 Subaru Outback

16 Recalls & Safety Reports

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Recall List for the 2012 Subaru Outback

Official recalls have been issued for the 2012 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: Ignition Switch May Turn Off

    The engine turning off unexpectedly can increase the risk of a crash. If a crash occurs under this condition, the air bag may not deploy, increasing the risk of ... Read more »

    Date Announced
    APR 11, 2019
    Vehicles Affected
    511
  5. RECALL: Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode

    An explosion of an inflator within the passenger frontal air bag module may result in sharp metal fragments striking the front seat passenger, driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or ... Read more »

    Date Announced
    JAN 09, 2019
    Vehicles Affected
    43,394
  6. RECALL: Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode

    An explosion of an inflator within the passenger frontal air bag module may result in sharp metal fragments striking the front seat passenger, driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or ... Read more »

    Date Announced
    JAN 09, 2019
    Vehicles Affected
    330,120
  7. RECALL: Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode

    An explosion of an inflator within the passenger frontal air bag module may result in sharp metal fragments striking the front seat passenger, driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or ... Read more »

    Date Announced
    JAN 09, 2019
    Vehicles Affected
    452,630
  8. RECALL: Electronic Parking Brake May Fail

    A vehicle rollaway can increase the risk of a crash. Read more »

    Date Announced
    SEP 13, 2018
    Vehicles Affected
    27,175
  9. RECALL: Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode

    An explosion of an inflator within the passenger frontal air bag module may result in sharp metal fragments striking the front seat passenger, driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or ... Read more »

    Date Announced
    JAN 09, 2018
    Vehicles Affected
    64,179
  10. 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
    JAN 10, 2017
    Vehicles Affected
    53,480
  11. RECALL: Windshield Wiper Motor Bottom Cover May Melt

    If the windshield wiper motor overheats, the wipers may fail, reducing driver visibility and increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, the wiper motor cover may melt, increasing the risk of a fire. ... Read more »

    Date Announced
    SEP 27, 2016
    Vehicles Affected
    592,647
  12. RECALL: Moonroof Glass - Separation/Detachment

    The moonroof glass can loosen and detach from the vehicle during driving, resulting in a potential road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a ... Read more »

    Date Announced
    MAR 05, 2013
    Vehicles Affected
    14
  13. RECALL: Wiper Motor Bottom Cover Melting

    If the components overheat, the wiper motor bottom cover may melt and potentially catch fire. Read more »

    Date Announced
    MAR 05, 2013
    Vehicles Affected
    16
  14. RECALL: Remote Engine Starter Fob Malfunction

    The engine may inadvertently start and run for up to fifteen minutes. The engine may continue to start and stop until the fob battery is depleted, or until the vehicle runs out of fuel. If the vehicle is parked in an enclosed area, there is a risk of carbon monoxide build-up which may cause headaches, dizziness or, in ... Read more »

    Date Announced
    FEB 25, 2013
    Vehicles Affected
    47,419
  15. RECALL: Side Curtain Air Bag Inflator

    The side curtain air bags may not deploy, increasing the risk of injury. Read more »

    Date Announced
    FEB 09, 2012
    Vehicles Affected
    381
  16. RECALL: Increased Brake Pedal Travel Distance

    The driver might misjudge the amount of brake pedal travel required to achieve the desired stopping distance. This could occur unexpectedly and without prior warning, increasing the risk of a ... Read more »

    Date Announced
    NOV 29, 2011
    Vehicles Affected
    32,685

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