2009 SUBARU OUTBACK Safety Overview
The 2009 SUBARU OUTBACK has been closely monitored for safety issues.
Official NHTSA Recalls
The NHTSA has issued 13 official safety recalls for this vehicle. Key affected components include:
- Air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module
- Electrical system:ignition:switch
- Electrical system
Severe Defect Warnings
Notably, some of these defects carry severe risks, such as an inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Consumer Complaints
To date, there have been no consumer complaints filed with the NHTSA for this model year.
Why It Matters
Staying informed about these safety records is critical for SUBARU OUTBACK owners to ensure ongoing reliability and safety on the road. Always consult an authorized dealer for official remedy repairs.
Latest Vehicle Recalls
Subaru of America, Inc.
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
NHTSA Recall 20V001000: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Subaru of America, Inc.
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
NHTSA Recall 20V002000: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Subaru of America, Inc.
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
NHTSA Recall 20V003000: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Subaru of America, Inc.
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.
NHTSA Recall 19V297000: The engine turning off unexpectedly can increase the risk of a crash. Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Subaru of America, Inc.
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.
NHTSA Recall 18V012000: An explosion of an inflator within the passenger frontal air bag module may... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Subaru of America, Inc.
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.
NHTSA Recall 18V013000: An explosion of an inflator within the passenger frontal air bag module may... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Subaru of America, Inc.
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.
NHTSA Recall 18V014000: An explosion of an inflator within the passenger frontal air bag module may... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Subaru of America, Inc.
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
NHTSA Recall 17V026000: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Subaru of America, Inc.
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
NHTSA Recall 17V014000: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Subaru of America, Inc.
If the air injection pump overheats, it may melt and increase the risk of a fire.
NHTSA Recall 16V738000: If the air injection pump overheats, it may melt and increase the risk of a... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Subaru of America, Inc.
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
NHTSA Recall 16V358000: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Subaru of America, Inc.
Brake line corrosion may result in brake fluid leakage. Fluid leakage may result in longer distances being required to slow or stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA Recall 14V311000: Brake line corrosion may result in brake fluid leakage. Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Subaru is recalling certain model year 2005-2009 Outback and Legacy vehicles manufactured from De...
Brake line corrosion may result in brake fluid leakage. Fluid leakage may result in longer distances being required to slow or stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA Recall 13V110000: Brake line corrosion may result in brake fluid leakage. Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Recent Complaints
No complaints reported.