2025 Subaru Outback Problems
What owners have reported about the 2025 Subaru Outback, which problems come up most, at what mileage, and which recalls to check.
From NHTSA owner complaints and recalls. Updated Oct 17, 2026.
Is the 2025 Subaru Outback a good year?
It's one of the better years for the Outback. Owners have filed 82 complaints with NHTSA, the 18th most of 18 Outback model years. The most reported problems involve the emergency braking system, lane assist and electrical system.
82 complaints 0 recalls 18th worst of 18 Outback years
Top 2025 Subaru Outback problems
Emergency braking problems
20 complaints (24%) name the emergency braking system, most often the automatic emergency braking and warnings.
Lane assist problems
14 complaints (17%) name the lane assist, most often the assist and warning.
Electrical problems
13 complaints (16%) name the electrical system, most often the instrument cluster / panel and software.
Wiper and visibility problems
6 complaints (7%) name the wipers and visibility.
Which parts fail most
Share of complaints that name each system. One complaint can name several.
When problems were reported
Complaints by the year the problem happened.
2025 Subaru Outback recalls
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2025 Subaru Outback.
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Outback years to avoid
Total NHTSA complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so their totals will keep climbing. See the full comparison.
Common questions
Is the 2025 Subaru Outback a reliable year?
It's one of the better years for the Outback. Owners have filed 82 complaints with NHTSA, the 18th most of 18 Outback model years. The most reported problems involve the emergency braking system, lane assist and electrical system.
What are the most common 2025 Subaru Outback problems?
Owners most often report problems with the emergency braking system, lane assist, electrical system and wipers and visibility. 20 complaints (24%) name the emergency braking system, most often the automatic emergency braking and warnings.
How many recalls does the 2025 Subaru Outback have?
NHTSA lists no recalls for this model year. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest.
Should I buy a used 2025 Subaru Outback?
Ask for service records covering the emergency braking system and compare with the 2025, 2023 and 2024 models, which have the fewest complaints.
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls databases. Complaints are unverified owner reports. Counts include each complaint once per model year.