2010 Subaru Outback recalls

18 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

20V003000 · 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 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 202020V001000 · 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 202019V297000 · Subaru OF America, Inc.Electrical System recallThe ball spring inside the switch may break, reducing the strength of the ignition switch.ElectricalFree repair511unitsApr 201919V009000 · Subaru OF America, Inc.Air Bags recallThese vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as…Air bagsFree replacement453KunitsJan 201919V007000 · Subaru OF America, Inc.Air Bags recallThese vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as…Air bagsFree replacement43KunitsJan 201919V008000 · Subaru OF America, Inc.Air Bags recallThese vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as…Air bagsFree replacement330KunitsJan 201918V626000 · Subaru OF America, Inc.Parking Brake recallThe electronic parking brake (EPB) may not engage as intended, allowing the vehicle to rollaway if the transmission is not in the…Brakes & stabilityFree replacement27KunitsSep 201818V013000 · Subaru OF America, Inc.Air Bags recallThese vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as…Air bagsFree replacement93KunitsJan 201818V012000 · Subaru OF America, Inc.Air Bags recallThese vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as…Air bagsFree replacement64KunitsJan 201817V014000 · Subaru OF America, Inc.Air Bags recallThese vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used…Air bagsFree replacement53KunitsJan 201716V694000 · Subaru OF America, Inc.Visibility recallDue to contamination, components within the windshield wiper motor bottom cover may interfere with each other.Camera, lights & visibilityFree replacement593KunitsSep 201616V358000 · Subaru OF America, Inc.Air Bags recallIn the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation…Air bagsFree replacement302KunitsMay 201613V061000 · Subaru OF America, Inc.Electrical System recallAdditionally included are certain model year 2013 Legacy and Outback vehicles that may have received replacement RES fobs.ElectricalFree replacement47KunitsFeb 201312V602000 · Subaru OF America, Inc.Exterior Lighting recallUp to 78,650 of these vehicles may have been equipped with accessory puddle lights that, when illuminated, brighten the area…Camera, lights & visibilityFree repair634KunitsDec 201210V326000 · Subaru OF America, Inc.Power Train recallDue to a programming error, a lubrication hole within the 6-speed manual transmission was omitted.Engine & powertrainFree replacement809unitsJul 201010V283000 · Subaru OF America, Inc.Steering recallThe wiring in the steering column electrical roll connector located behind the vehicle's steering wheel may develop stress cracks…Steering & suspensionFree replacement74KunitsJun 201010V196000 · Subaru OF America, Inc.Engine And Engine Cooling recallA crack or split can occur in the cvt cooler hose resulting in a fluid leak.Engine & powertrainFree replacement29KunitsMay 2010