The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·24V227000·Announced 2024-03-22

Subaru Outback and Legacy occupant sensors may prevent airbag deployment

Subaru is recalling certain 2020-2022 Outback and Legacy vehicles because an Occupant Detection System capacitor may crack and short circuit, preventing front passenger airbag deployment.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: Risk-of-harm defect where a restraint may not deploy in a crash, with no death or injury reported in the NHTSA record.

Plain-English summary

Subaru of America, Inc. is recalling certain 2020-2022 Outback and Legacy vehicles under NHTSA campaign number 24V227000. The potential number of units affected is 118,723.

A capacitor in the sensors for the Occupant Detection System may crack and short circuit, which can prevent the front passenger air bag from deploying in a crash. According to NHTSA, an air bag that does not deploy during a crash can increase the risk of injury.

Dealers will replace the ODS sensors on the front passenger seat free of charge. Owner notifications were mailed February 3, 2025.

Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614.

The recalled product

Product
SUBARU LEGACY, OUTBACK
Brand
SUBARU
Manufacturer
Subaru of America, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Passenger vehicle
Hazard
Affected units
118,723

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 (2)

  • LEGACY
  • OUTBACK

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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