Subaru · Outback · 2024
2024 Subaru Outback
0
Recalls
76
Complaints
5/5
Safety Rating
The 2024 Subaru Outback has no recalls and 76 owner-reported complaints on file with NHTSA. Overall safety rating: 5 out of 5 stars. Most reported issue: visibility/wiper (18 reports).
Source: NHTSA Public Records · Updated Apr 28, 2026
Research Context
The 2024 Subaru Outback page works best as a research starting point. Complaint totals show how much owner-reported activity exists, while recalls and investigations help show whether any of that activity turned into formal safety action.
Because this is a newer-era vehicle page, it usually helps to compare this year against nearby model years before deciding whether a complaint pattern looks isolated or persistent. On this page, the most prominent complaint area is visibility/wiper with 18 reported complaints.
Best Research Moves
- Use the complaint log to understand what owners were actually reporting instead of relying only on the raw complaint total.
- Review the recall section even if the total is smaller, because a limited number of recalls can still point to meaningful safety actions.
- This page is primarily a complaints-and-recalls research surface, so compare nearby model years before treating the complaint total as a standalone verdict.
Key Takeaways
- The 2024 Subaru Outback currently shows no active NHTSA recalls listed on this page and 76 owner-reported complaints.
- This page currently shows no linked NHTSA investigations.
- This page reflects complaint volume, recall history, and NHTSA test data, but it does not diagnose causes or rank reliability by itself.
- Safety data currently shows 5/5 overall NHTSA safety rating.
- The most frequently reported complaint categories on this page are visibility/wiper (18), electrical system (11), unknown or other (11).
- Vehicle
- 2024 Subaru Outback
- Recalls
- 0
- Complaints
- 76
- Safety Rating
- 5/5
How to Interpret This Page
This page combines three types of NHTSA data: recall campaigns (official manufacturer or government actions), owner complaints (unverified consumer reports), and crash test ratings (where available). A vehicle with many complaints is not necessarily less reliable — complaint volume correlates with sales volume and vehicle age. Recalls indicate identified defects, not overall quality. To compare this model year with others, use the year navigation in the sidebar or return to the model overview page.
If you are researching a used vehicle, start with the complaint categories, compare them against the recall list, and then check nearby model years to see whether the same issue profile repeats. That usually produces a better buying or research signal than treating the raw complaint total as a standalone safety ranking.
NHTSA Crash Test Performance
Frontal Crash Test
Side Crash Test
Overall Frontal Rating
Driver and Passenger Assessment
Driver Side
Passenger Side
Overall Side Rating
Side Barrier and Side Pole Tests
Driver Side
Passenger Side
Rollover Resistance
18.5% rollover risk in single-vehicle crash
Safety Features
ESC: StandardForward Collision Warning: Standard & OptionalLane Departure Warning: Standard
Owner Complaints
76 totalELECTRICAL SYSTEM
FIREMar 11, 2026
Was doing 55-60 mph in left lane of highway. Suddenly and without warning the car is decelerating, cannot accelerate any more, all warning lights suddenly flashing on dashboard. I was able to get over to the far right emergency lane, turn car off and put on hazards and started ca...
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FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
Mar 4, 2026
All of my safety systems malfunctioned. On a Subaru vehicle it is called “eyesight.” in order to make all of them work again, the dealership had to perform an ECM update. They did not have to replace anything or repair anything. They had to update software. This is on a two-year-...
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SUSPENSION
Feb 10, 2026
My vehicle currently has only 27,500 miles, yet it has been producing a loud and disturbing thud or clunk whenever the vehicle encounters bumps in the road. This problem began earlier this year and the ride quality has progressively deteriorated. I brought the vehicle to Subaru...
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Feb 5, 2026
My 2024 Subaru Outback has twice become inoperable while stopped at a traffic signal. In both incidents, the engine was off while stopped, but the vehicle remained powered on and would not restart. The vehicle also would not properly power down. The car could not be safely drive...
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Dec 3, 2025
Sirus XM advertisements, whilst driving, taking over display, despite opting out of all possible options, disablement and NEVER purchasing the satellite radio service or wanting it in vehicle. I paid for the car, now I have to be subject to distracting advertising that requires u...
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UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Dec 3, 2025
Sirius XM Ad popping up on my Infotainment Screen while vehicle is in motion causing a distraction.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Dec 3, 2025
The infotainment screen pushes ads for Sirius XM even while the car is in motion. This is where the GPS is located and it gets blocked from the ads. It causes me to drive distracted in order to clear away the ad to allow the GPS to work again making me more likely to get into an ...
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UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Dec 1, 2025
12/4/2025 Over the past two weeks, two uncommanded pop-up ads from SiriusXM have appeared in the middle of my infotainment screen. The ads pop up in front of anything else that might be on the screen. The ad blocks are bright white and eye-catching (distracting), particularly ...
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UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Nov 23, 2025
While driving, a pop-up advertisement for SiriusXM appeared on my vehicle’s head-unit screen. The ad covered important display areas and required visual attention to dismiss, creating an unnecessary distraction. This unexpected interruption diverted my focus from the road and pos...
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Nov 22, 2025
Sirius XM Ads are popping up on infotainment screen caused me to become distracted while operating my vehicle. I had to remove my eyes from the road to find the button to close the ad, then click on the ad to remove it from my screen. It has popped up twice in the last two week...
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Showing 10 recent complaints from 76 total
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many recalls does the 2024 Subaru Outback have?
The 2024 Subaru Outback has 0 recalls recorded by NHTSA.
How many complaints have been filed for the 2024 Subaru Outback?
NHTSA has received 76 owner-reported complaints for the 2024 Subaru Outback.
What is the NHTSA safety rating for the 2024 Subaru Outback?
The 2024 Subaru Outback received an overall safety rating of 5 out of 5 stars from NHTSA.
What are the most common problems with the 2024 Subaru Outback?
The most commonly reported complaint categories for the 2024 Subaru Outback are visibility/wiper (18 reports), electrical system (11 reports), unknown or other (11 reports).
Does the 2024 Subaru Outback have any recalls?
NHTSA does not currently list any recalls on record for the 2024 Subaru Outback. To verify the status of your specific vehicle, check nhtsa.gov/recalls with your VIN.
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