Subaru Subaru recalls by year
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
11 recalls found for the Subaru Subaru in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, and 50 owner complaints. Choose a model year:
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Newest Subaru Subaru recalls
- Sep 11, 198484V106000Vehicle speed control37,000 vehicles1982-1984 Subaru Subaru
Positioning of the accelerator control cable in the engine compartment could result in abnormal wear to the cable.
- Mar 8, 198484V026000Steering75,284 vehicles1980 Subaru Subaru
A protective boot covering the steering rack and pinion shaft can come loose in extreme cold.
- Mar 3, 198383V026000Electrical system230,041 vehicles1980-1981 Subaru Subaru
The defect involves the 25 amp headlight fuse holder.
- Jan 1, 198383V006000Seats84,253 vehicles1980 Subaru Subaru
The internal seatback frame structure may break and separate from the seat.
- Dec 20, 198282V130000Electrical system94,564 vehicles1981-1982 Subaru Subaru
On certain vehicles, the front main wiring harness chafes against the threads of the rear battery hold down rod.
- Apr 19, 198282V036000Steering43,300 vehicles1981-1982 Subaru Subaru
The steering wheel nut may have been tightened insufficiently during the assembly process and may loosen and develop play between the steering wheel and the steering shaft.
- Mar 5, 198181V029000Vehicle speed control32,000 vehicles1981 Subaru Subaru
Upon releasing the accelerator pedal, the foot idle control device throttle lever may bind on the actuator mounting bracket due to insufficient clearance.
- Jun 19, 198080V077000Visibility71,683 vehicles1980 Subaru Subaru
When wiper blades are frozen to the windshield and the wiper motor is turned on, the right-hand wiper pivot may become bent.