2015 Subaru Outback engine problems
The 2015 Subaru Outback has 50 engine complaints filed with NHTSA — 8% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.
50
Engine complaints
8%
Share of year
2
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Engine complaints by year
What owners report
“Entering a residential garage to park; experienced sudden acceleration while braking. Vehicle went through drywall/wall about 2 feet. Placed vehicle in park to stop vehicle. No airbags went off. Driving vehicle to repair shop later; experienced same rapid unexpected acceleration with different…”
Common questions
How many engine complaints does the 2015 Subaru Outback have?
NHTSA has 50 complaints about the 2015 Subaru Outback engine — 8% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.