Component Record

Subaru Outback 2021 Power Train Problems

12 distinct owners reported a power train problem on the 2021 Subaru Outback - 4% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage12 complaints

12 complaints; 3 recall campaigns cover this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

21V024000Reported January 26, 2021 - 383 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the power train system, reported to NHTSA on January 26, 2021. The campaign covers an estimated 383 vehicles across all affected models.

22V485000Reported July 8, 2022 - 182 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the power train system, reported to NHTSA on July 8, 2022. The campaign covers an estimated 182 vehicles across all affected models.

23V755000Reported November 9, 2023 - 95,830 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the power train system, reported to NHTSA on November 9, 2023. The campaign covers an estimated 95,830 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Visibility108 Electrical System76 Unknown Or Other66 Driver Assistance and Stability Systems55 Engine23 Vehicle Speed Control19

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 November 1, 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.