# Recalls that may apply to the 2011 Subaru Outback A recall listed here may apply to a vehicle of this year, make and model. Only the manufacturer can say whether it applies to one vehicle: check the VIN with the official lookups. ## United States (NHTSA), as of 2026-10-19 - [20V003000](/recalls/nhtsa/20V003000.md), 2020-01-02: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE. Subaru of America, Inc. \(Subaru\) is recalling certain 2009\-2013 Forester, 2003\-2006 Baja, 2004\-2011 Impreza, 2004\-2014 WRX \(including STI\), 2003\-2014 Legacy and Outback, and 2005\-2006 Saab 9\-2X vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming or "Zone C." These vehicles had their passenger frontal air bag inflators previously replaced under a prior recall using inflators of the same design. The inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long\-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling. Built 2002\-03\-08 to 2014\-05\-21. - [20V002000](/recalls/nhtsa/20V002000.md), 2020-01-02: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE. Subaru of America, Inc. \(Subaru\) is recalling certain 2009\-2013 Forester, 2003\-2006 Baja, 2004\-2011 Impreza, 2004\-2014 WRX \(including STI\), 2003\-2014 Legacy and Outback, and 2006 Saab 9\-2X vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia or "Zone B." These vehicles had their passenger frontal air bag inflators previously replaced under a prior recall using inflators of the same design. The inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long\-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling. Built 2002\-03\-08 to 2014\-05\-27. - [20V001000](/recalls/nhtsa/20V001000.md), 2020-01-02: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE. Subaru of America, Inc. \(Subaru\) is recalling certain 2009\-2013 Forester, 2003\-2006 Baja, 2004\-2011 Impreza, 2004\-2014 WRX \(STI included\), 2003\-2014 Legacy and Outback, and 2005\-2006 Saab 9\-2X vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands \(Saipan\), and the U.S. Virgin Islands or "Zone A." These vehicles had their passenger frontal air bag inflators previously replaced under a prior recall using inflators of the same design. The inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long\-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling. Built 2002\-03\-08 to 2014\-05\-23. - [19V297000](/recalls/nhtsa/19V297000.md), 2019-04-11: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH. Subaru of America, Inc. \(Subaru\) is recalling certain 2009\-2013 Forester vehicles, 2008\-2011 Impreza vehicles, 2008\-2014 WRX vehicles, 2005\-2014 Legacy vehicles, 2005\-2014 Outback vehicles and 2006\-2008 Tribeca vehicles equipped with a mechanical key ignition switch installed as a replacement part. The ball spring inside the switch may break, reducing the strength of the ignition switch. If this occurs, the weight on the key ring and certain road conditions could cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position to the accessory position, turning off the engine. Built 2004\-03\-11 to 2014\-04\-30. - [19V009000](/recalls/nhtsa/19V009000.md), 2019-01-09: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE. Subaru of America, Inc. \(Subaru\) is recalling certain 2010\-2014 Tribeca, WRX, Legacy and Outback vehicles, 2010\-2011 Impreza vehicles and 2010\-2013 Forester vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long\-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling. Built 2009\-02\-23 to 2014\-05\-30. - [19V008000](/recalls/nhtsa/19V008000.md), 2019-01-09: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE. Subaru of America, Inc. \(Subaru\) is recalling certain 2010\-2014 Tribeca, WRX, Outback, and Legacy vehicles, 2010\-2011 Impreza vehicles and 2010\-2013 Forester vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long\-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling. Built 2009\-06\-12 to 2014\-05\-30. - [19V007000](/recalls/nhtsa/19V007000.md), 2019-01-09: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE. Subaru of America, Inc. \(Subaru\) is recalling certain 2010\-2013 Forester, 2010\-2014 Tribeca, WRX, Outback, Legacy, and 2010\-2011 Impreza vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands \(Saipan\), and the U.S. Virgin Islands. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long\-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling. Built 2009\-05\-28 to 2014\-05\-27. - [18V626000](/recalls/nhtsa/18V626000.md), 2018-09-13: PARKING BRAKE. Subaru of America, Inc. \(Subaru\) is recalling certain 2010\-2014 Subaru Legacy and Outback vehicles equipped with a manual transmission. The electronic parking brake \(EPB\) may not engage as intended, allowing the vehicle to rollaway if the transmission is not in the proper gear when parked. Built 2009\-03\-16 to 2014\-06\-02. - [18V012000](/recalls/nhtsa/18V012000.md), 2018-01-09: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE. Subaru of America, Inc. \(Subaru\) is recalling certain 2009\-2013 Legacy, Forester, Tribeca, WRX and Outback vehicles, and 2009\-2011 Impreza vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands \(Saipan\), and the U.S. Virgin Islands. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long\-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling. Built 2008\-05\-01 to 2013\-05\-21. - [17V014000](/recalls/nhtsa/17V014000.md), 2017-01-10: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE. Subaru of America, Inc. \(Subaru\) is recalling certain 2005\-2006 Subaru Baja, 2006\-2011 Impreza \(including WRX and STI models\), 2006\-2012 Tribeca, 2009\-2012 Forester, Legacy, Outback, and 2012 WRX vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands \(Saipan\), and the U.S. Virgin Islands. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long\-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling. Built 2008\-05\-02 to 2012\-06\-04. - [16V694000](/recalls/nhtsa/16V694000.md), 2016-09-27: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR. Subaru of America, Inc. \(Subaru\) is recalling certain model year 2010\-2014 Legacy vehicles manufactured November 26, 2008, to June 7, 2013, and 2010\-2014 Outback vehicles manufactured January 9, 2009 to June 7, 2013. Due to contamination, components within the windshield wiper motor bottom cover may interfere with each other. If an obstruction, such as a buildup of snow or ice prevents the wiper arms from being able to stop in the parked position, the wiper motor may overheat and the bottom cover may melt. Built 2009\-01\-09 to 2013\-06\-07. - [16V358000](/recalls/nhtsa/16V358000.md), 2016-05-25: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE. Subaru of America, Inc. \(Subaru\) is recalling certain model year 2003\-2004 Legacy, Outback, 2009\-2011 Legacy, Outback, Forester, 2006\-2011 Impreza, Tribeca, 2003\-2006 Baja, and 2006 Saab 9\-2x vehicles originally sold or that have ever been registered in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands \(Saipan\), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." These vehicles may be equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long\-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling. Built 2008\-01\-30 to 2011\-08\-30. - [13V061000](/recalls/nhtsa/13V061000.md), 2013-02-25: EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Subaru is recalling certain model year 2010\-2012 Legacy and Outback vehicles equipped with an automatic or CVT transmission and an Audiovox remote engine starter \(RES\) accessory, certain model year 2012\-2013 Impreza vehicles equipped with a CVT transmission and an Audiovox remote engine starter \(RES\) accessory, and certain model year 2013 XV Crosstrek vehicles equipped with a CVT transmission and an Audiovox remote engine starter \(RES\) accessory. Additionally included are certain model year 2013 Legacy and Outback vehicles that may have received replacement RES fobs. If the RES fob is dropped, the fob may malfunction and randomly transmit an engine start request without pressing the button. Built 2010\-04\-01 to 2011\-08\-31. - [12V602000](/recalls/nhtsa/12V602000.md), 2012-12-26: EXTERIOR LIGHTING. Subaru is recalling certain model year 2010 and 2011 Legacy and Outback vehicles, certain model year 2006 through 2012 Tribeca vehicles sold before January 2012, and certain model year 2009 through 2012 Forester vehicles sold before January 2012. Up to 78,650 of these vehicles may have been equipped with accessory puddle lights that, when illuminated, brighten the area under the doors of the vehicle. A short circuit can develop when either the puddle light or connector are exposed to an electrolytic moisture source \(such as road spray that has road salt in it\) and it penetrates the circuit board of the puddle light or the pins of the puddle light connector\(s\). - [11V467000](/recalls/nhtsa/11V467000.md), 2011-09-07: VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY. SUBARU IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 OUTBACK AND LEGACY VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM AUGUST 3, 2010, THROUGH JULY 1, 2011. THE MOONROOF GLASS MAY COME LOOSE OR DETACH. THE AMOUNT AND POSITION OF THE ADHESIVE BETWEEN THE GLASS AND RETAINER WAS INADEQUATELY APPLIED. Built 2010\-08\-03 to 2011\-07\-01. - [10V326000](/recalls/nhtsa/10V326000.md), 2010-07-20: POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION. SUBARU IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 AND 2011 OUTBACK AND LEGACY PASSENGER VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM APRIL 28 THROUGH JUNE 23, 2010. DUE TO A PROGRAMMING ERROR, A LUBRICATION HOLE WITHIN THE 6\-SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION WAS OMITTED. Built 2010\-04\-28 to 2010\-06\-23. ## Canada (Transport Canada), as of 2026-10-19 - [2024546](/recalls/tc/2024546.md), 2024-08-15: Label. Issue: On certain vehicles, the compliance label may be missing information in French. The words listed on the label for "Tires", "Rims", "Front" and "Rear" appear in English only, when they should be listed as "Tires/Pneus", "Rims/Jantes", "Front/Avant" and "Rear/Arriere". Canadian regulations require this information to be listed on the label in both English and French. Safety Risk: These small errors do not affect vehicle safety. Corrective Actions: This is not a recall. Subaru has corrected the compliance label for all new vehicles. - [2020001](/recalls/tc/2020001.md), 2020-01-02: Airbag. Issue: This recall is for certain vehicles that had an airbag inflator replaced as a part of an earlier recall campaign. This recall provides a final repair. Long\-term exposure to high absolute humidity and temperature, combined with high temperature cycling, may eventually degrade the propellant contained in the passenger\-front airbag. This could cause the airbag to deploy with more force than normal. If the airbag inflator ruptures, fragments could be propelled toward vehicle occupants or cause damage to the airbag assembly, preventing its proper function. Safety Risk: If the vehicle is involved in a crash requiring an airbag deployment, the airbag inflator could rupture and create a risk of injury. Corrective Actions: Owners will be notified by mail and instructed to take their vehicle to a dealer to inspect the passenger\-front airbag inflator. The passenger\-front airbag module or inflator will be replaced as necessary. Note: The Canadian climate results in the propellant degrading slowly. This recall is being conducted as a precaution to address future risk. It is expected that all airbag inflators will be replaced before their function would be affected. - [2019191](/recalls/tc/2019191.md), 2019-04-18: Electrical. Issue: A problem with certain replacement ignition switches may allow the key turn out of the “ON” position while driving. This could cause the engine to turn off suddenly. It could also cause the airbag system not to work properly in a crash. Note: This is a voluntary service campaign that is not being conducted under the requirements of the Motor Vehicle Safety Act. This problem only affects certain parts used for replacement of original parts. Safety Risk: A sudden loss of engine power could increase the risk of a crash. An airbag system that does not work properly in a crash could cause an increased risk of injuries. Corrective Actions: The company will notify owners by mail and instruct them to take their vehicle to a dealer to inspect the ignition switch, and replace it as necessary. - [2019013](/recalls/tc/2019013.md), 2019-01-10: Airbag. Issue: On certain vehicles, long\-term exposure to high absolute humidity and temperature, combined with high temperature cycling, may eventually degrade the propellant contained in the passenger\-front airbag. This could cause the airbag to deploy with more force than normal. If the airbag inflator ruptures, fragments could be propelled toward vehicle occupants or cause damage to the airbag assembly, preventing its proper function. Safety Risk: If the vehicle is involved in a crash requiring an airbag deployment, the airbag inflator could rupture and create a risk of injury. Corrective Action: Owners will be notified by mail and instructed to take their vehicle to a dealer to have the passenger\-front airbag inflator replaced. Note: The Canadian climate results in the propellant degrading slowly. This recall is being conducted as a precaution to address future risk. It is expected that all airbag inflators will be replaced before their function would be affected. - [2018502](/recalls/tc/2018502.md), 2018-09-14: Brakes. On certain vehicles equipped with manual transmissions, components within the control unit for the electronic parking brake \(EPB\) may crack with vehicle use over time. If this were to occur, the brake warning lamp would illuminate and the EPB may not apply as intended. This could result in the unintended movement of a parked vehicle, increasing the risk of crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will replace the Parking Brake Actuator with a more durable one. - [2016471](/recalls/tc/2016471.md), 2016-09-26: Visual System. On certain vehicles, a manufacturing defect could cause the windshield wipers to become inoperable. If an obstruction \(such as snow or ice in the cowl area of the windshield\) prevents the wipers from returning to the “park” position when wipers are turned off, the wiper arms would be forced to "park" at a higher than intended position on the windshield. The wiper arms will continuously attempt to return to the normal park position, generating an excessive amount of electrical current in the wiper motor bottom cover, possibly resulting in overheating. This could result in the windshield wipers becoming inoperable, or a possible fire in the bottom cover area of the wiper motor. These issues could impair the driver’s visibility and increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will replace the front wiper motor bottom cover assembly with a countermeasure one. - [2013063](/recalls/tc/2013063.md), 2013-02-25: Accessories. On certain vehicles equipped with a dealer\-installed accessory remote engine starter, if the fob is dropped, movement of the internal battery retaining clip may occur and cause damage to a component on the printed circuit board. Under this condition, the fob may transmit an engine start \(or stop\) request without the user pressing the button. If the vehicle is in range and receives the request, the engine may start and run for up to 15 minutes \(or until a stop request is received\). The engine may continue to start and stop until the fob battery is depleted, or until the vehicle runs out of fuel. If that occurs when the vehicle is parked in an enclosed area, such as a garage, there is a risk of carbon monoxide build\-up, which could result in asphyxiation or carbon monoxide poisoning. Correction: Dealers will replace the remote engine starter fob. - [2012444](/recalls/tc/2012444.md), 2012-12-27: Accessories. On certain vehicles equipped with dealer\-installed accessory puddle lights, a short circuit may develop causing the lights to melt and/or emit smoke. This could result in a fire causing property damage and/or injury. Correction: Dealers will install an additional fused wiring harness to protect against short circuits. - [2011343](/recalls/tc/2011343.md), 2011-09-19: Accessories. On certain vehicles, the moonroof glass may not have been correctly installed during vehicle assembly. A moonroof glass separating from the vehicle could strike another vehicle, stationary object, or bystander, causing property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: Dealers will inspect the glass adhesion and either apply additional adhesive or replace the moonroof glass. - [2011342](/recalls/tc/2011342.md), 2011-09-19: Electrical. On certain vehicles, the windshield wiper motor could overheat and fail. Overheating could cause the bottom cover to melt, which may result in a vehicle fire causing property damage and/or personal injury. Loss of windshield wiping capability, should it occur during a rainy/snowy day, may compromise the driver's ability to see the road and its users, which could result in a crash. Correction: Dealers will replace the windshield wiper motor bottom cover assembly. - [2010233](/recalls/tc/2010233.md), 2010-07-16: Powertrain. On certain vehicles, a lubrication hole within the 6\-speed manual transmission transfer case was not drilled during machining process. This could lead to premature wear or breakage of third gear. If the third gear breaks while the vehicle is in motion a loss of power to the drive wheels will occur, which may result in a vehicle crash. Correction: Dealers will drill an oil lubrication hole in the transfer case and, if necessary, replace internal components. ## Check a VIN - [NHTSA recall lookup by VIN, United States](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls) - [Transport Canada recall search, Canada](https://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/Saf-Sec-Sur/7/VRDB-BDRV/search-recherche/menu.aspx?lang=eng) Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada. JSON: [/v1/vehicles/2011_subaru_outback/recalls](/v1/vehicles/2011_subaru_outback/recalls) [Report an error on this page](https://github.com/wenmar-pro/wenmar-open/issues/new?template=data_correction.yml&title=Data%20correction%3A%202011%20Subaru%20Outback&page=https%3A%2F%2Fopen.wenmarpro.com%2Fmakes%2Fsubaru%2Foutback%2F2011%2Frecalls&vehicle=2011%20Subaru%20Outback)