2008 Subaru Tribeca 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

19V297000 · Subaru OF America, Inc.Electrical System recallThe ball spring inside the switch may break, reducing the strength of the ignition switch.ElectricalFree repair511unitsApr 201917V026000 · 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 replacement70KunitsJan 201717V016000 · 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 replacement63KunitsJan 201717V014000 · 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 201716V358000 · 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 201616V359000 · 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 replacement146KunitsMay 201616V060000 · Subaru OF America, Inc.Latches/locks/linkages recallDue to a possible malfunction of the hood safety system and hood lock system, the hood may open unexpectedly while driving.Body & latchesReplacement77KunitsFeb 201612V602000 · 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 2012