2016 Subaru Outback safety timeline
Every dated recall and NHTSA investigation for this vehicle, newest first. Full report.
- 4
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations opened
- 0
- Investigations closed
- Investigation opened
NHTSA opened investigation EA21002
Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
- Recall
In the event of a crash necessitating passenger frontal air bag deployment, the air bag may not deploy properly, increasing the risk of injury.
- Do not drive
The loss of steering ability would increase the risk of a crash.
- Recall
If the drive shaft detaches from the rear differential, it may strike the fuel tank and result in a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Recall
If the transmission oil leaks onto the exhaust pipe, there is a possible risk of fire.
Dates are the NHTSA report-received date for recalls and the ODI open/close date for investigations. Crash-test ratings are not shown here because the source does not provide a reliable publication date for them.