2012 SUBARU TRIBECA Safety Overview
The 2012 SUBARU TRIBECA has been closely monitored for safety issues.
Official NHTSA Recalls
The NHTSA has issued 7 official safety recalls for this vehicle. Key affected components include:
- Air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module
- Structure:body:hood
- Exterior lighting
Severe Defect Warnings
Notably, some of these defects carry severe risks, such as 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.
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 TRIBECA 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 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 19V007000: 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 19V008000: 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 19V009000: 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 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 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 hood unexpectedly opens while driving, it may interfere with the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA Recall 16V060000: If the hood unexpectedly opens while driving, it may interfere with the... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Subaru is recalling certain model year 2010 and 2011 Legacy and Outback vehicles, certain model y...
Over time, migration of the moisture into the circuit board and/or into the connector cavity, may result in a short circuit of the puddle light system. This may generate heat which may melt the plastic resulting in smoke or fire.
NHTSA Recall 12V602000: Over time, migration of the moisture into the circuit board and/or into the... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Recent Complaints
No complaints reported.