2012 Subaru Outback Air Bags Problems
- 35
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 35 stored complaint records:
- 5 indicate a crash
- 5 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- takata recall · 18 records
- failure parts · 10 records
- parts distribution · 8 records
- parts recall · 7 records
- distribution disconnect · 7 records
- recall remedy · 5 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 4 |
| 1–30k mi | 3 |
| 30–60k mi | 3 |
| 100–150k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Air Bags
Takata recall: the notice from subaru states that no one should be allowed to ride in the front passenger seat until replacement is possible. The date given for replacement is december 2017. That is nine months from now. This creates an extreme hardship on our family.
ODI 10966714
Air Bags
Learned of airbag recall via internet and still no notice via subaru
ODI 10960223
Air Bags
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2012 subaru outback. While driving approximately 35 mph, another vehicle crashed into the front driver side of the contact's vehicle at a high rate of speed. The air bags failed to deploy. The driver sustained pains to the neck, chin, and collar bone. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact received medical treatment. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a yard…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10946381
Air Bags
Takata recall this vehicle has been in a auto shop since 12/7/16 and after diagnostics the mechanic is still unable to repair. The airbag light is still on. Both side curtain air bags, both side impact sensors, and the air bag module were replaced. The codes are f2-side sensor bus lh communication error. Ea-side sensor bus rh communication. 41-side air bag rh failure. 27 ods communication error. Cannot clear any…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10957275
Air Bags
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2012 subaru outback. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 17v014000 (air bags) however the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The local dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was not aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a…
ODI 10984277
Air Bags
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2012 subaru outback. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 17v014000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not…
ODI 10967614
Air Bags
Traffic stopped abruptly and my car (subaru outback) came to a stop. I was rear-ended by a semi (speed unknown but did significant damage to my vehicle) that pushed me into the vehicle in front of me. The vehicle in front of me was then pushed into another vehicle. The vehicle directly in front of me (ford free star)had its air bag deploy. My air bag did not deploy and my head ended up hitting the steering wheel. I…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10701357
Air Bags
My subaru was hit head on driver's side by another car going 35-40 mph. My subaru's airbags did not deploy. Extensive damage in 13k range to frame and left front of car. I had extensive damage to right hand and shoulder in attempt to brace myself. Other car's airbags deployed. Other driver fled scene. Other car's insured, called car in, as stolen to police. Other party's insurance is denying coverage for accident to…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10606808
Air Bags
Tl*the contact owns a 2012 subaru outback. The contact stated that while driving 25 mph, another vehicle crashed into the contact's vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. The entire front end of the vehicle sustained extensive damage, causing injuries to the contact's chest. The contact was transported to the hospital via ambulance. The police were notified and a report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a body…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10487474
Air Bags
Drove the car for approximately 45 minutes, made a quick stop with car turn off, when restarting car, air bag warning light came on and also the passenger side air bag light said it was off even thought their was an adult passenger on that side of the car. Light stayed on even after restarting car, readjusting seatbelts, etc. Drove with warning light on for about an hour, stopped for a minute, turned off car and…
ODI 10462554