Model year guide

2024 Subaru Outback

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2024 Subaru Outback is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 224 on record.

2024 Subaru Outback — representative photo
Representative photo

2024 Subaru Outback at a glance

Safety recallsNone
Owner complaints2
Overall safety5 / 5 ★
Combined23–28 mpg

Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2024 Subaru Outback recalls 0

No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 2024 Subaru Outback.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

2024 Subaru Outback common problems

The most-reported problem areas across all 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.

Equipment
Test all accessories — sunroof, climate, seats, electronics — for proper operation.
Visibility/wiper
Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.

2024 Subaru Outback safety ratings

Overall★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side crash★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★
Frontal — driver★★★★★
Frontal — passenger★★★★★
Side — front seat★★★★★
Side — rear seat★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★

Rollover risk: 18.5% — NHTSA's estimated chance of rollover in a single-vehicle crash (dynamic test: no tip).

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), tested as the 2024 Subaru Outback SW AWD. Ratings can differ by body style and drivetrain.

2024 Subaru Outback MPG & running costs

Combined23–28 mpg
City23 mpg
Highway29 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$2,667
EPA size classSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
TransmissionAutomatic (AV-S8)
Forced inductionTurbocharged
Engine start-stopYes
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$1,333 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 3 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2024 Subaru Outback costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$13,335
Fuel only$13,335
Per mile$0.18

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

Dimensions & weight

Length
192.1 in
Width
74.4 in
Height
66.1 in
Wheelbase
108.3 in
Curb weight
3,651–3,931 lb
Front track
61.8 in
Rear track
63.0 in

Manufacturer-reported figures for the 2024 Subaru Outback — ranges cover the 2 body / drivetrain versions on record. Source: Transport Canada vehicle specifications via NHTSA.

Investigations & service bulletins

Manufacturer service bulletins 4

Technical notes the manufacturer sent to dealers about known issues and fixes. Useful to mention to a mechanic — they are not recalls and repairs may not be covered.

This bulletin contains illustrations of exchange components and their manufacturer as well as a description of the proper exchange procedure.

Bulletin 15-313-23 · Electrical System, Equipment · Jul 2023

This Bulletin provides reference tables and photos to use for determining the infotainment head unit supplier and generation.

Bulletin 15-285-21R · Electrical System, Equipment · Jul 2023

This bulletin announces the recommended cleaning procedures to followed when encountering vehicles with long time exposure to pollen on painted surfaces on vehicles imported from Japan. This bulletin does not apply to SIA built vehicles.

Bulletin 12-249-23R · Equipment · Jul 2023

This Service Information Bulletin outlines a new required procedure to follow when performing immobilizer-related repairs.

Bulletin 15-246-19R · Electrical System, Equipment · Jun 2023

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the OUTBACK. Model-year data, not specific to one car.

Canadian recalls 1

Transport Canada recall campaigns for the 2024 Subaru Outback. Relevant if the car was first sold in, or imported from, Canada.

Label

Issue: On certain vehicles, the compliance label may be missing information in French. The words listed on the label for "Tires", "Rims", "Front" and "Rear" appear in English only, when they should be listed as "Tires/Pneus", "Rims/Jantes", "Front/Avant" and "Rear/Arriere". Canadian regulations require this information to be listed on the label in both English and French. Safet…

Transport Canada #2024546 · Aug 2024

Source: Transport Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database.

About the Subaru Outback

The Subaru Outback is an automotive nameplate used by the Japanese automaker Subaru for two different themed vehicles: a Legacy-derived station wagon, the Outback, and an Impreza-derived off-road themed hatchback, the Outback Sport (1994–2011).

From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Describes the model line in general, not this model year specifically.

2024 Subaru Outback vehicles on record

Other Subaru Outback model years

2024 Subaru Outback — frequently asked questions

Does the 2024 Subaru Outback have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists no safety-recall campaigns for the 2024 Subaru Outback. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

What are the most common problems with the 2024 Subaru Outback?

Across all 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are equipment, visibility/wiper.

What is the 2024 Subaru Outback safety rating?

NHTSA gives the 2024 Subaru Outback an overall crash-test rating of 5 out of 5 stars (frontal 5★, side 5★, rollover 4★).

What gas mileage does the 2024 Subaru Outback get?

The 2024 Subaru Outback has U.S. EPA estimates of 23–28 mpg combined, depending on engine and trim (3 versions).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.