NHTSA Recall History

Subaru Of America, Inc. Safety Recalls

Every NHTSA-recorded safety recall issued by Subaru Of America, Inc. — searchable by year, component, and severity. Data sourced daily from the U.S. Department of Transportation.

⚠ 3 active Do Not Drive recalls — see below
175
Total Recalls
15,103,413
Vehicles Affected
Potentially
49
Years Reported
3
Do Not Drive
Critical alerts

About Subaru Of America, Inc. recalls

Subaru Of America, Inc. has issued 175 NHTSA-tracked safety recalls spanning 49 years (from 1969 to 2026), affecting an estimated 15,103,413 vehicles. The most-recalled components are Air Bags, Power Train, Fuel System, Gasoline. Repairs for active recalls are free at any authorized Subaru Of America, Inc. dealer — there is no time limit on safety recalls.

Defect Categories

Most-recalled components

The vehicle systems behind most Subaru Of America, Inc. safety recalls.

Air Bags 25 recalls
Power Train 19 recalls
Fuel System, Gasoline 13 recalls
Electrical System 13 recalls
Suspension 10 recalls
Engine And Engine Cooling 10 recalls
Recall History

Subaru Of America, Inc. recalls by year

Browse 175 recalls across 49 years. Most recent first.

2023 13 recalls

Recall 23V754000
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Front driveshaft assemblies may crack and break
Power Train · 4,701 affected · Nov 9, 2023
Recall 23V755000
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Switch failure may cause loss of rearview image
Power Train · 95,830 affected · Nov 9, 2023
Recall 23V723000
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Engine water pipe may leak coolant
N/A · 49 affected · Oct 26, 2023
Recall 23V647000
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Driveshaft may disconnect
Power Train · 4,311 affected · Sep 21, 2023
Recall 23V609000
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Inoperative rear turn signals
Exterior Lighting · 8,915 affected · Aug 31, 2023
Recall 23V551000
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Instrument panel harness damage
Electrical System · 35,357 affected · Aug 4, 2023
Recall 23V392000
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Ball joint may separate from lower control arm
Suspension · 5 affected · Jun 1, 2023
Recall 23V292000
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Brake light switch malfunction/fmvss 108 & 102
Exterior Lighting · 4,030 affected · Apr 25, 2023
Recall 23V258000
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Damaged tire bead may cause loss of air pressure
N/A · 4,409 affected · Apr 7, 2023
Recall 23V080000
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Battery harness corrosion may cause loss of power
Electrical System · 8,413 affected · Feb 14, 2023
Recall 23V076000
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Incorrectly installed replacement air bag inflator
Air Bags · 130 affected · Feb 13, 2023
Do Not Drive 23V064000
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Wheel may detach from vehicle
Wheels · 1,182 affected · Feb 9, 2023
Recall 23V016000
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Incorrect information in owner's manual/fmvss 108
Equipment · 4,615 affected · Jan 23, 2023

2019 17 recalls

Recall 19V910000
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Air bag control module incompatible with air bag
Air Bags · 46 affected · Dec 19, 2019
Recall 19V855000
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Incorrect measurement of hydraulic fluid pressure
Power Train · 76,842 affected · Dec 2, 2019
Recall 19V856000
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Pcv valve can separate
Engine And Engine Cooling · 51,613 affected · Dec 2, 2019
Large Recall 19V743000
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Ecm software may cause stall
Electrical System · 466,205 affected · Oct 18, 2019
Large Recall 19V744000
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Pcv valve may separate
Engine And Engine Cooling · 205,000 affected · Oct 17, 2019
Recall 19V745000
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Pcv valve may separate
Engine And Engine Cooling · 251 affected · Oct 17, 2019
Large Recall 19V701000
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Occupant detection system may deactivate airbag
Air Bags · 366,282 affected · Oct 3, 2019
Recall 19V664000
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Loose or missing brake pedal mounting bracket bolt
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 3,467 affected · Sep 18, 2019
Recall 19V519000
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Driveshaft may disconnect
Power Train · 166 affected · Jul 10, 2019
Recall 19V493000
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Improperly applied spot welds
N/A · 2,107 affected · Jun 26, 2019
Recall 19V404000
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Window glass improperly tempered/fmvss 205
N/A · 256 affected · May 30, 2019
Recall 19V297000
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Ignition switch may turn off
Electrical System · 511 affected · Apr 11, 2019
Large Recall 19V149000
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Brake lights may not illuminate
Exterior Lighting · 1,303,530 affected · Feb 28, 2019
Recall 19V065000
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Loss of electric power steering assist
Steering · 10,417 affected · Feb 6, 2019
Recall 19V007000
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Passenger frontal air bag inflator may explode
Air Bags · 43,394 affected · Jan 9, 2019
Large Recall 19V008000
Subaru Of America, Inc.
Passenger frontal air bag inflator may explode
Air Bags · 330,120 affected · Jan 9, 2019
Large Recall 19V009000
Subaru Of America, Inc.
Passenger frontal air bag inflator may explode
Air Bags · 452,630 affected · Jan 9, 2019

Subaru Of America, Inc. Recall FAQ

Common questions about Subaru Of America, Inc. safety recalls, owner rights, and how to use this tracker.

How many recalls has Subaru Of America, Inc. issued?

Subaru Of America, Inc. has issued 175 NHTSA-tracked recalls covering approximately 15,103,413 vehicles since 1969. The most recent recall was reported 2026-02-23.

How do I check if my Subaru Of America, Inc. vehicle is under recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's lookup tool will list every active recall tied to your specific vehicle, including ones from Subaru Of America, Inc. and any sub-brand or component supplier.

Are Subaru Of America, Inc. recall repairs free?

Yes. Under federal law (49 U.S.C. § 30120), manufacturers including Subaru Of America, Inc. must remedy safety defects at no cost to the owner. Bring the recall notice or NHTSA recall ID to any authorized Subaru Of America, Inc. dealer and the repair (or replacement, or refund) is free.

Does Subaru Of America, Inc. have any "Do Not Drive" recalls?

Yes — 3 Subaru Of America, Inc. recalls carry a NHTSA "Do Not Drive" warning, meaning the affected vehicles should not be operated until repaired. Look for the red Do Not Drive badge on individual recall cards below.

Are any Subaru Of America, Inc. recalls related to fire risk?

Yes — 2 Subaru Of America, Inc. recalls have been flagged as having fire risk when parked. NHTSA generally advises affected owners to park outside and away from structures until repairs are completed.

Which Subaru Of America, Inc. components are most commonly recalled?

The top recalled components for Subaru Of America, Inc. are: Air Bags (25), Power Train (19), Fuel System, Gasoline (13), Electrical System (13), Suspension (10). Recalls in these categories tend to drive the most repair-campaign volume.

Where does this Subaru Of America, Inc. recall data come from?

All data on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation's public recall dataset (NHTSA), refreshed daily. Last update: 2026-05-22. This site is independent and not affiliated with Subaru Of America, Inc..