0.36 vs. all vehicles Too few recent reports to judge
58 of the 3,749 complaints about the Subaru Outback (1.5%) concern Fuel system, making it the model's #10 problem area. That share is 0.4× the Fuel system share across all tracked vehicles.
58Complaints · Fuel system
1.5%Share of complaints
0.36×vs. all vehicles
3Last 12 months
6.9%Share involving a crash or fire
2Related recalls
Analysis
By model year, Fuel system complaints peak with the 2018 model (25, 3% of that year's complaints) and are lowest for the 2025 model (1). 3 Fuel system complaints were filed in the last 12 months.
Owners most often describe: “fuel”, “gas”, “pump”, “ran” and “tank”. 4 of these reports (6.9%) describe a crash or fire, with 2 injuries and 0 deaths mentioned.
2 recall campaigns relate to this area, most recently campaign 21V587000 (2021-07-29, model years 2018, 2019 and 2020).
No warning lamps or messages. A driver in a pickup truck behind me came up close and signaled me to pull over. He got out of his truck, ran up to my window and yelled to me "get out of your car, it is on fire". I was completely unaware of any problem.
Fuel system · 2026-02-14 · ODI 11718035 · Fire
On 12/28/2023 my 2018 Subaru Outback without warning suddenly accelerated on its own, causing my vehicle to hit the curb and ran into a building.
Fuel system · 2023-12-29 · ODI 11562501 · Crash
Car wouldn't start in parking lot, 40k miles. I never took the car in to the dealer and received a notice about a fuel pump replacement/recall/repair. I diagnosed this problem myself.
Fuel system · 2026-07-03 · ODI 11748189
SUDDEN AACCELERATION: Cold started the car in garage, all OK. Then backed out and into turn around where I placed foot on the brake. At that moment suddenly accelerated and engine revved to 2000rpm (sounded like).
Fuel system · 2025-09-26 · ODI 11689866
The contact owns a 2025 Subaru Outback. The contact stated that while attempting to refuel the vehicle, gasoline started to spill from the fuel filler neck. The vehicle returned to normal functionality, but the failure became a regular occurrence.
Fuel system · 2025-05-13 · ODI 11660702
Only one issue was witnessed, that being when a fuel dispenser's auto shutoff clicked, fuel would shoot out and run down the side of the vehicle.
Fuel system · 2025-01-12 · ODI 11635493
Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA, trimmed for length. The ODI number is NHTSA's record identifier.
Summary: Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ascent, 2018 Forester, 2018-2020 Impreza, Legacy, Outback, 2018-2019 BRZ, WRX, and Toyota 86 vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the low-pressure fuel pump, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 24, 2021. Subaru and Toyota owners may call customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRG-21.
Summary: Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019 Impreza, Outback, Legacy, and Ascent vehicles. The low pressure fuel pump may become inoperative.
Remedy: Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace the low pressure fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began June 4, 2020. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRD-20.
How common are Fuel system problems on the Subaru Outback?
58 of the 3,749 complaints about the Subaru Outback (1.5%) concern Fuel system, making it the model's #10 problem area. That share is 0.4× the Fuel system share across all tracked vehicles.
Which Subaru Outback model years have the most Fuel system complaints?
By model year, Fuel system complaints peak with the 2018 model (25, 3% of that year's complaints) and are lowest for the 2025 model (1).
Is there a recall for Subaru Outback Fuel system problems?
2 recall campaigns relate to this area, most recently campaign 21V587000 (2021-07-29, model years 2018, 2019 and 2020).