Component Record

Subaru Outback 2011 Visibility Problems

23 distinct owners reported a visibility problem on the 2011 Subaru Outback - 4% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage23 complaints

23 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

11V467000Reported September 7, 2011 - 69,590 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the visibility system, reported to NHTSA on September 7, 2011. The campaign covers an estimated 69,590 vehicles across all affected models.

16V694000Reported September 27, 2016 - 592,647 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the visibility system, reported to NHTSA on September 27, 2016. The campaign covers an estimated 592,647 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Power Train215 Lighting117 Engine93 Brakes78 Air Bags73 Electrical System67

How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.