2012 SUBARU OUTBACK RECALLS
Outback IV generation is a 5 doors station wagon estate produced by Subaru from 2009 to 2013 with petrol engines. Capacity is 5 passengers including driver.
Model Trims
- Outback 2.5i (167 Hp) AWD
- Outback 2.5i (167 Hp) AWD Automatic
- Outback 3.6R (249 Hp) AWD
Features & Specs
5
seats
N/A mpg city
N/A mpg hwy
AWD
drivetrain
167-249
horsepower
Reported Problems
19 Total Safety Recalls Found
PARKING BRAKE
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Total cars affected: 27175
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NHTSA campaign: 18V626000
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Date of the problem: 13/09/2018
A vehicle rollaway can increase the risk of a crash.
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
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Total cars affected: 43394
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NHTSA campaign: 19V007000
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Date of the problem: 09/01/2019
An explosion of an inflator within the passenger frontal air bag module may result in sharp metal fragments striking the front seat passenger, driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
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Total cars affected: 452630
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NHTSA campaign: 19V009000
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Date of the problem: 09/01/2019
An explosion of an inflator within the passenger frontal air bag module may result in sharp metal fragments striking the front seat passenger, driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
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Total cars affected: 330120
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NHTSA campaign: 19V008000
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Date of the problem: 09/01/2019
An explosion of an inflator within the passenger frontal air bag module may result in sharp metal fragments striking the front seat passenger, driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
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Total cars affected: 511
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NHTSA campaign: 19V297000
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Date of the problem: 11/04/2019
The engine turning off unexpectedly can increase the risk of a crash. If a crash occurs under this condition, the air bag may not deploy, increasing the risk of injury.
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
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Total cars affected: 592647
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NHTSA campaign: 16V694000
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Date of the problem: 27/09/2016
If the windshield wiper motor overheats, the wipers may fail, reducing driver visibility and increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, the wiper motor cover may melt, increasing the risk of a fire.
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
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Total cars affected: 258813
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NHTSA campaign: 20V001000
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Date of the problem: 02/01/2020
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
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Total cars affected: 111562
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NHTSA campaign: 20V003000
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Date of the problem: 02/01/2020
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
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Total cars affected: 127547
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NHTSA campaign: 20V002000
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Date of the problem: 02/01/2020
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
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Total cars affected: 64179
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NHTSA campaign: 18V012000
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Date of the problem: 09/01/2018
An explosion of an inflator within the passenger frontal air bag module may result in sharp metal fragments striking the front seat passenger, driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
EQUIPMENT
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Total cars affected: 47419
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NHTSA campaign: 13V061000
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Date of the problem: 25/02/2013
The engine may inadvertently start and run for up to fifteen minutes. The engine may continue to start and stop until the fob battery is depleted, or until the vehicle runs out of fuel. If the vehicle is parked in an enclosed area, there is a risk of carbon monoxide build-up which may cause headaches, dizziness or, in extreme cases, unconsciousness and/or asphyxiation.
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
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Total cars affected: 53480
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NHTSA campaign: 17V014000
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Date of the problem: 10/01/2017
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
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Total cars affected: 32685
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NHTSA campaign: 11V562000
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Date of the problem: 29/11/2011
THE DRIVER MIGHT MISJUDGE THE AMOUNT OF BRAKE PEDAL TRAVEL REQUIRED TO ACHIEVE THE DESIRED STOPPING DISTANCE. THIS COULD OCCUR UNEXPECTEDLY AND WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
VISIBILITY/WIPER
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Total cars affected: 16
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NHTSA campaign: 13V078000
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Date of the problem: 05/03/2013
If the components overheat, the wiper motor bottom cover may melt and potentially catch fire.
VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
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Total cars affected: 14
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NHTSA campaign: 13V077000
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Date of the problem: 05/03/2013
The moonroof glass can loosen and detach from the vehicle during driving, resulting in a potential road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
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Total cars affected: 381
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NHTSA campaign: 12V047000
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Date of the problem: 09/02/2012
THE SIDE CURTAIN AIR BAGS MAY NOT DEPLOY, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY.
EU rapid alert system
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Risk level: 2
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Rapex alert: A12/1722/17
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Date of the problem: 08/12/2017
A faulty relay could cause the secondary air-injection pump to malfunction and overheat. This could lead to a fire.
EU rapid alert system
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Risk level: 1
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Rapex alert: A12/1071/19
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Date of the problem: 19/07/2019
The gas generator on the passenger side airbags may be defective. Metal fragments can be released when the airbag is activated, causing injuries to the occupants.
EU rapid alert system
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Risk level: Accident
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Rapex alert: A12/00592/20
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Date of the problem: 24/04/2020
The capacitors in the control unit of the electronic parking brake (EPB) may have insufficient strength. They could fail while the vehicle is in use, causing the EPB to malfunction, leading to an unexpected trigger or release of the brakes and increasing the risk of accident.
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