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2024 Subaru Outback

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2024 Outback.

The 2024 Subaru Outback carries a remarkably light reliability footprint, drawing just two owner complaints and zero recalls, with equipment marked as the top complaint area. Within the model’s tracked history from 1995 through 2026—a range that spans from a low of two complaints in 1995 to a high of 1,029 in 2019—the 2024 model sits at that same historic minimum, tying the earliest year on record. That placement at the extreme low end of the complaint spectrum positions the 2024 Outback among the most subdued cycles in the nameplate’s multi-decade record, suggesting a notably quiet run by the line’s established benchmarks.

Model year202520242023202220212020201920182017

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length192.1 in
Overall width74.4 in
Overall height66.1 in
Wheelbase108.3 in
Curb weight3651 lb
Track (front / rear)61.8 / 63 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)56/44

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the Outback of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

6.0 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 6.00 sec — 2024 Touring XT
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2024Touring XT 2.4L Turbo I-46.00 sec14.60 sec260 hpAWD
2023Touring 2.5L F-48.60 sec16.70 sec182 hpAWD
2025Touring XT 2.4L Turbo I-46.30 sec14.80 sec260 hpAWD
2022Wilderness 2.4L Turbo F-45.80 sec14.60 sec260 hpAWD
2022Wilderness 2.4L Turbo F-45.80 sec14.40 sec260 hpAWD
2022Wilderness 2.4L Turbo F-46.10 sec14.70 sec260 hpAWD
2026Wilderness 2.4L Turbo F-46.00 sec14.60 sec260 hpAWD
2020Onyx Edition XT 2.4L Turbo F-46.10 sec14.80 sec260 hpAWD

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 6,000 mi; spark plugs every 60,000 mi; coolant every 6,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 6,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 6,000 miEngine Coolant System (inspect fluid level) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
Every 12,000 miBrake Line (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Parking Brake System (inspect)
Every 30,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Brake Hydraulic System (drain, refill & bleed) · Differential (inspect fluid level) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Engine Coolant System Hoses (inspect) · Fuel Line (inspect)
Every 60,000 miSpark Plugs (replace) · Wheel Bearing (inspect)
Every 72,000 miFuel Filter (replace)
At 137,500 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2024 Subaru Outback represents a clear inflection point in the model’s federal record, particularly within its current generation. Complaints plummeted to just 2 in 2024—down from 85 in 2023 and 454 in 2022—while recalls dropped to zero after four consecutive years of minor campaigns. This sharp decline suggests either early production refinements or limited owner exposure, as the data only captures partial-year reporting. The two complaints filed (one each for equipment and visibility/wiper issues) lack the systemic patterns seen in prior years, where powertrain and electrical concerns dominated. With no crash or fire complaints and minimal TSBs (4) logged, the 2024 model appears to be a low-risk entry point in the Outback’s reliability arc. **For a used buyer, this is one of the strongest years to purchase, provided the vehicle’s service history confirms the early-build quality implied by the data.**

0
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
4
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
2
Owner complaints
0 involved a crash · 0 a fire

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 2 complaints on record, top 2 components.

Equipment1
Visibility/Wiper1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 4 of 4 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
15-313-232023-07-27Electrical SystemThis bulletin contains illustrations of exchange components and their manufacturer as…
15-285-21R2023-07-13Electrical SystemThis Bulletin provides reference tables and photos to use for determining the…
12-249-23R2023-07-11EquipmentThis bulletin announces the recommended cleaning procedures to followed when encountering…
15-246-19R2023-06-30Electrical SystemThis Service Information Bulletin outlines a new required procedure to follow when…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

VIN tools

Decode factory build data for a specific vehicle by VIN.

VIN
Decode a VIN to confirm the transmission and build data for a specific Outback. OEM
Build data
Plant, GVWR class, engine and body data for any 17-character VIN.
Recalls
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Reference guides

Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.

Frequently asked

Does the 2024 Outback have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 0 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.