0.28 vs. all vehicles Too few recent reports to judge
63 of the 3,749 complaints about the Subaru Outback (1.7%) concern Brakes, making it the model's #9 problem area. That share is 0.3× the Brakes share across all tracked vehicles.
63Complaints · Brakes
1.7%Share of complaints
0.28×vs. all vehicles
9Last 12 months
36.5%Share involving a crash or fire
1Related recalls
Analysis
By model year, Brakes complaints peak with the 2019 model (18, 2% of that year's complaints) and are lowest for the 2021 model (2). 9 Brakes complaints were filed in the last 12 months.
Owners most often describe: “brake”, “pedal”, “braking”, “forward” and “accelerated”. 23 of these reports (36.5%) describe a crash or fire, with 8 injuries and 0 deaths mentioned.
1 recall campaign relates to this area, most recently campaign 19V664000 (2019-09-18, model years 2020).
My complaint/safety issue is that while I was in my 2019 Subaru Outback, I experienced Unintentional acceleration. While waiting for the large chain-link fence at my storage unit to open, the Outback raced into the gate!
Brakes · 2026-08-12 · ODI 11756599 · Crash
Report on Accident [XXX] 4TH DISTRICT wHEATON MARYLAND [XXX] [XXX] I was driving west on [XXX] at approximately [XXX]. As I approached the intersection at [XXX] the TRAFIC light cars were stopped .
Brakes · 2026-06-04 · ODI 11742069 · Crash
On 6/22/2026 we were driving on the highway that had no objects in the road and one oncoming car about 200 to 300 yards away when our brakes locked up and a crash indicator popped up on the drivers screen.
Brakes · 2026-06-26 · ODI 11746765
Driving slowly in a parking lot, I applied the brakes as I approached a parking space. Instead of slowing down, the car inexplicably accelerated quickly and did not respond to increased pressure on the brakes.
Brakes · 2026-04-29 · ODI 11734591 · Crash
Today 13 Feb 2026, around 3pm I was following traffic it was slow (5 miles an hour) and the traffic light turned red so I pushed on my brake to stop the car and it surged forward I pushed down on the brake again and the my vehicle stopped.
Brakes · 2026-02-13 · ODI 11717942
I am writing to report what I believe is a significant ergonomic issue with my vehicle. Every time I drive the car—even for short trips—I experience pain on the right side and toward the back of my knee.
Brakes · 2026-01-08 · ODI 11709629
Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA, trimmed for length. The ODI number is NHTSA's record identifier.
Related recalls
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES Campaign 19V664000 · 2019-09-18 · Model years: 2020
Summary: Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2020 Outback and Legacy vehicles. The brake pedal mounting bracket may have a missing or insufficiently tightened bolt.
Remedy: Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake pedal mounting bracket hardware and replace the hardware or brake pedal assembly, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 1, 2019. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WUL-97.
How common are Brakes problems on the Subaru Outback?
63 of the 3,749 complaints about the Subaru Outback (1.7%) concern Brakes, making it the model's #9 problem area. That share is 0.3× the Brakes share across all tracked vehicles.
Which Subaru Outback model years have the most Brakes complaints?
By model year, Brakes complaints peak with the 2019 model (18, 2% of that year's complaints) and are lowest for the 2021 model (2).
Is there a recall for Subaru Outback Brakes problems?
1 recall campaign relates to this area, most recently campaign 19V664000 (2019-09-18, model years 2020).