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2026 Subaru Outback: problems, recalls and fuel economy

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Owners have filed 32 complaints about the 2026 Subaru Outback with NHTSA, and it has 0 recalls. We don't rate it yet: a rating needs sales figures to turn complaints into rates.

Owner complaints

32

filed with NHTSA

Recalls

0

on record

Fuel economy

27 mpg

best version, EPA combined

Fuel, 5 years

$7,556

12,000 mi a year, $3.40/gal

What owners complain about most

Driver-assist & stability8
Electrical system6
Body, glass & interior3
Wheels & tires2

Engines and fuel economy

VersionDriveCombined
Automatic (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 LAll-Wheel Drive27 mpg

Recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

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Other years of the Subaru Outback

Of the years we rate, the 2023 scores best (88/100) and the 2020 worst (25/100).

YearReliability
2027Not rated yet
2026Not rated yet
2025Not rated yet
202468/100
202388/100
202244/100
202160/100
202025/100
201934/100
201850/100
201738/100
201649/100
201569/100

Questions people ask

What problems does the 2026 Subaru Outback have?

Owners have filed 32 complaints with NHTSA: driver-assist & stability (8), electrical system (6), body, glass & interior (3). We don't rate it yet, so this count isn't a reliability score: popular cars get more complaints.

How many recalls does the 2026 Subaru Outback have?

None on record with NHTSA.

What gas mileage does the 2026 Subaru Outback get?

Up to 27 mpg combined (EPA), depending on the engine.

What are the best years of the Subaru Outback?

Of the years we rate, the 2023 scores best (88/100) and the 2020 worst (25/100).