2015 Subaru OUTBACK Recalls

5 NHTSA recall campaigns on record for this model year.

5 Recalls
2015 Model Year
Affected: ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL ESC, TRAILER HITCHES, POWER TRAIN

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5 Recall Campaigns — 2015 Subaru OUTBACK

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL ESC
Campaign #16V251000 · 27/04/2016
Issue

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2015 Legacy and Outback vehicles manufactured on July 20, 2015. The brake fluid used in these vehicles may contain excess moisture which may adversely affect the performance of the electronic stability control system. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems."

Risk

Poor performance of the electronic stability control system when it is activated may result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix

Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will perform an ABS activation, then flush and replace the brake fluid, free of charge. The recall began on May 20, 2016. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2783. Subaru's number for this recall is WTC-64.

TRAILER HITCHES
Campaign #14V577000 · 19/09/2014
Issue

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2015 Outback vehicles manufactured January 22, 2014, to August 18, 2014, and equipped with a Subaru accessory trailer hitch assembly. During installation, the trailer hitch mounting nuts may have been overtightened, potentially resulting in failure of the trailer hitch mounting studs.

Risk

The mounting nut(s) may not provide sufficient force to remain attached to the studs or the studs themselves might break. If this were to happen while a trailer is being towed, the driver might not be able to operate the vehicle as desired or the trailer may detach from the vehicle. Either situation could increase the risk of a crash.

Fix

Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace all eight mounting nuts for the trailer hitch assembly, and will inspect all eight mounting studs for damage, free of charge. The recall began on October 7, 2014. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2783. Subaru's number for this recall is WQN-50.

POWER TRAIN
Campaign #15V502000 · 10/08/2015
Issue

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2015 and 2016 model year Subaru Legacy 4-Door and Outback vehicles manufactured July 3, 2015, to July 27, 2015. Transmission oil may leak from a deformed seal cap on the propeller shaft yoke.

Risk

If the transmission oil leaks onto the exhaust pipe, there is a possible risk of fire.

Fix

Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace the propeller shaft, free of charge. The recall began on August 28, 2015. Owners may contact 1-800-782-2783. Subaru's number for this recall is WQU-56.

STEERING
Campaign #16V292000 · 11/05/2016
Issue

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Legacy and Outback vehicles manufactured February 29, 2016, to May 6, 2016. The steering column on the affected vehicles may have been improperly machined, and as a result, turning the steering wheel may have no effect on the direction of the wheels.

Risk

The loss of steering ability would increase the risk of a crash.

Fix

Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the lot number on the steering column, replacing the steering column, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began May 13, 2016. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2783 or by visiting http://www.wtd65.service-campaign.com. Subaru's number for this recall is WTD-65. Note: Until the vehicles have been inspected, owners are advised not to drive their vehicles.

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
Campaign #15V366000 · 12/06/2015
Issue

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2015 Legacy vehicles manufactured March 10, 2014, to April 16, 2015, Outback vehicles manufactured February 24, 2014, to April 16, 2015, Impreza vehicles manufactured September 9, 2014, to April 14, 2015, XV Crosstrek vehicles manufactured October 16, 2014, to April 15, 2015, and 2016 WRX vehicles manufactured March 23, 2015, and equipped with the Eyesight Driver Assist System. If the switch that activates the brake lights fails, the automatic pre-collision braking component of the driver assist system will not function.

Risk

If the automatic pre-collision braking system does not function as intended, the vehicle will not react to an obstacle in its path, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix

Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the driver assist system, free of charge. The recall began on July 20, 2015. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2783. Subaru's number for this recall is WQS-54.

Source: NHTSA.gov public recall database

About 2015 Subaru OUTBACK Recalls

The 2015 Subaru OUTBACK has 5 NHTSA safety recall campaigns on record. The affected components include ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL ESC, TRAILER HITCHES, POWER TRAIN, STEERING, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE. All recall repairs are provided free of charge at any authorized Subaru dealership.

If you own a 2015 Subaru OUTBACK, you may have received a recall notice by mail from Subaru. If you purchased your vehicle used, the previous owner may have received the notice and you may not be aware of open recalls. Use our free VIN lookup to check your exact vehicle's recall status.

To get your 2015 Subaru OUTBACK recall repaired, contact your nearest Subaru dealership with your recall campaign number. Federal law requires manufacturers to fix the defect at no cost, regardless of whether you're the original owner, your vehicle's mileage, or its age.

The Subaru OUTBACK has a total of 89 recall campaigns across all model years. View all Subaru OUTBACK recalls →

2015 Subaru OUTBACK Recall FAQs

How many recalls does the 2015 Subaru OUTBACK have?

The 2015 Subaru OUTBACK has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns on record.

What parts are affected by the 2015 Subaru OUTBACK recalls?

The 2015 Subaru OUTBACK recalls affect the following components: ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL ESC, TRAILER HITCHES, POWER TRAIN, STEERING, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE.

Are 2015 Subaru OUTBACK recall repairs free?

Yes. Federal law requires all manufacturers to repair safety recall defects at no cost to the vehicle owner — regardless of mileage, age, or whether you are the original owner. Contact any authorized Subaru dealership with your recall campaign number.

How do I check if my 2015 Subaru OUTBACK has an open recall?

Use our free VIN lookup on the RecallDetails.com homepage. Enter your 17-digit VIN and we'll show you every open recall campaign for your exact vehicle, including campaigns that may not appear in model-level data.