NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD
2026 Subaru Outback Wilderness Safety Record
The 2026 Subaru Outback Wilderness has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. Its federal safety record shows 0 recalls and 8 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
CRASH
DATANot crash-tested
The 2026 Subaru Outback Wilderness has not undergone crash testing by NHTSA. This absence of federal evaluation means the vehicle carries no star ratings and thus no computed Safety Index. The record does indicate a Light recall and complaint burden band, with zero open recall campaigns reported. NHTSA has received a small number of unverified owner complaints for this model year. Without crash-test results, no definitive conclusion regarding its safety can be drawn from federal testing data.
The 2026 Subaru Outback Wilderness has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, carries zero recalls on file, and falls within the Light recall and complaint burden band according to NHTSA data.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
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| NHTSA crash test | Not crash-tested |
|---|---|
| Recall and complaint burden | Light |
| Recalls on file | 0 |
| Owner complaints | 8 (unverified allegations) |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2026 Subaru Outback Wilderness?
The 2026 Subaru Outback Wilderness has not been crash-tested by NHTSA. This leaves a critical gap in its safety profile for the current model year. While this model does not yet have a published Safety Index, it registers zero recalls and only eight unverified owner complaints. These complaints are distributed across disparate categories including the Electrical System, Forward Collision Avoidance, Structure, Seats, and Seat Belts, indicating no single, prominent issue has emerged in initial owner feedback. One complaint mentions an alleged injury; this remains an unconfirmed report. For crash performance, prospective buyers might examine prior model years: the 2025 Outback Wilderness achieved a Safety Index of 97, the 2024 a 96, and the 2023 a 92, all under NHTSA's assessment program.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2026 Subaru Outback Wilderness have any recalls?
The 2026 Subaru Outback Wilderness has zero recalls on file with NHTSA. There are no recall campaigns, no park-outside advisories, and no do-not-drive directives associated with this model year at this time.
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2026 Subaru Outback Wilderness?
NHTSA has received eight owner complaints for the 2026 Outback Wilderness. The top components cited are Unknown Or Other and Electrical System, each with three alleged reports, followed by single alleged reports touching Forward Collision Avoidance, Structure, Seats, and Seat Belts. All are unverified consumer allegations, not established defects.
8 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2026 Subaru Outback Wilderness?
A 2026 Subaru Outback Wilderness owner should check for open recall campaigns for their specific unit. This can be done by entering the vehicle's VIN into the free recall lookup tool at nhtsa.gov before taking delivery.
- NHTSA has not crash-tested the 2026 Subaru Outback Wilderness, meaning no federal star ratings or Safety Index score exists for this specific model year.
- Zero recall campaigns are on file for the 2026 model year, giving it the lightest possible recall burden at this stage of its production life.
- Eight unverified complaints have been submitted to NHTSA, with Electrical System and Unknown Or Other components each cited three times and one complaint alleging an injury, though none of these are confirmed defects.
- Shoppers seeking tested crash data can reference sibling model years, as the 2025 Outback Wilderness holds a NHTSA Safety Index of 97 and the 2024 holds a 96, though those scores do not transfer to or predict results for the 2026 model year.
FAQ2026 Subaru Outback Wilderness safety questions
Was the 2026 Subaru Outback Wilderness crash-tested by NHTSA?
No. NHTSA has not run a New Car Assessment Program crash test on this configuration, so it carries no Safety Index. Its safety record here is built from 0 recalls and 8 owner complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2026 Subaru Outback Wilderness have?
According to NHTSA recall data, no vehicle recalls are on file for the 2026 Subaru Outback Wilderness as of Oct 1, 2026. Equipment recalls, if any, are excluded from the Safety Index. Run your VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup to confirm the status is current.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2026 Subaru Outback Wilderness?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 8 owner complaints are on file for the 2026 Subaru Outback Wilderness. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects.
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- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Subaru Outback Wilderness 2026.
- SCORE This configuration was not crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. We report its recall and complaint record only.
- EDITED Written by the MotorCaliber Safety Desk and reviewed for accuracy and plain-language clarity by Ivanna Verstliar, Editor, against the source figures on this page.
- VERIFIED Data last synced Oct 1, 2026. Recalls change; confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. See our corrections policy and disclosure.