2008 Subaru Outback recalls

8 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Updated Nov 5, 2026.

This list covers the model year as a whole. Not every vehicle is affected by every recall; only the official NHTSA VIN lookup or a dealer can confirm yours.

All recalls

20V001000 · Subaru OF America, Inc.Air Bags recallThe inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature…Air bagsFree replacement259KunitsJan 202020V002000 · Subaru OF America, Inc.Air Bags recallThe inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature…Air bagsFree replacement128KunitsJan 202020V003000 · Subaru OF America, Inc.Air Bags recallThe inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature…Air bagsFree replacement112KunitsJan 202019V297000 · Subaru OF America, Inc.Electrical System recallThe ball spring inside the switch may break, reducing the strength of the ignition switch.ElectricalFree repair511unitsApr 201916V738000 · Subaru OF America, Inc.Electrical System recallThe relay that controls the secondary air injection pump may fail, causing the pump to continuously operate and overheat.ElectricalFree replacement100KunitsOct 201615V323000 · Subaru OF America, Inc.Air Bags recallThe affected vehicles are equipped with a passenger side frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion which…Air bagsFree replacement432KunitsMay 201514V311000 · Subaru OF America, Inc.Service Brakes, Hydraulic recallSalt water could splash on the brake lines through a gap in the fuel tank protector, resulting in excessive corrosion of the…Brakes & stabilityFree replacement461KunitsJun 201413V110000 · Subaru OF America, Inc.Service Brakes, Hydraulic recallSalt water could splash on the brake lines through a gap in the fuel tank protector, resulting in excessive corrosion of the…Brakes & stabilityFree replacement274KunitsMar 2013