The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·19V910000·Announced 2019-12-19

Subaru Recalls 2016-2017 Outback Vehicles Due to Air Bag Module Issue

Subaru is recalling 2016-2017 Outback vehicles because a replacement air bag control module may be incompatible, potentially preventing proper passenger air bag deployment.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (air bag deployment failure) that increases the risk of injury in a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Subaru of America, Inc. is recalling certain 2016-2017 Outback vehicles. The recall addresses a potential issue where a replacement air bag control module may have been installed that is not compatible with the passenger air bag module. This incompatibility could affect the deployment of the air bag.

In the event of a crash that necessitates passenger frontal air bag deployment, the air bag may not deploy properly. This malfunction increases the risk of injury to the passenger. The recall began on February 3, 2020.

Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger air bag module free of charge. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WUX-09. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
SUBARU OUTBACK
Brand
SUBARU
Manufacturer
Subaru of America, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Air Bag / Restraint System
Hazard
Affected units
46

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • OUTBACK

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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