2021 Subaru Outback electrical system problems
The 2021 Subaru Outback has 72 electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA — 18% of the year's total, and down from the prior model year.
72
Electrical System complaints
18%
Share of year
2
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Electrical System complaints by year
What owners report
“While slowly backing out of a parking space, the vehicle suddenly accelerated on it's own - I do not recall pressing on the accelerator but the engine surged and the vehicle rapidly reversed and struck 4 other parked cars. It felt as if the accelerator became stuck and would not respond to braking.…”
Common questions
How many electrical system complaints does the 2021 Subaru Outback have?
NHTSA has 72 complaints about the 2021 Subaru Outback electrical system — 18% 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.