NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED
2024 Subaru Outback Safety Ratings
The 2024 Subaru Outback scores 91 out of 100 on the NHTSA Safety Index (Exceptional), with a 5-star overall NHTSA crash rating, 0 recalls, and 2 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
The 2024 Subaru Outback achieves a NHTSA Safety Index of 91/100, securing its position in the Exceptional band. Its federal safety profile is robust, marked by five-star overall performance in NHTSA crash tests. There are no recalls on file for this model year, and only two unverified owner complaints have been registered.
The 2024 Subaru Outback received a five-star overall crash rating and a NHTSA Safety Index of 91/100 based on NHTSA federal safety data.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
Among the 91 Sedans from 2024 that NHTSA has crash-tested, the 2024 Subaru Outback ranks 45 for overall NHTSA Safety Index.
- urban drivers exposed to side-impact risk
| NHTSA Safety Index | 91 / 100 (Exceptional) |
|---|---|
| Overall crash rating | 5 of 5 stars |
| Frontal / Side / Rollover | 5 / 5 / 4 stars |
| Rollover risk | 18.5% |
| Recalls on file | 0 |
| Owner complaints | 2 (unverified allegations) |
| Class rank | 45 of 91 Sedans tested for 2024 |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2024 Subaru Outback?
The 2024 model year marks a notable jump in the NHTSA Safety Index, rising eight points from the 2023 Outback's 83/100 Strong rating to 91/100 Exceptional. That movement is driven largely by a perfect defect record score of 20/20, reflecting the complete absence of recall campaigns for this model year, a clean outcome that the 2023 model did not replicate. Crash protection contributed 66 of a possible 70 points, anchored by the five-star overall, frontal, and side ratings from NHTSA NCAP. The four-star rollover score, carrying a 19 percent risk figure, accounts for the modest gap in that sub-score. Avoidance technology scores 5 out of 10, with forward collision warning listed as both standard and optional depending on configuration, and lane departure warning and electronic stability control both standard across the lineup. The complaint record for this year is exceptionally thin at just two unverified reports touching Equipment and Visibility/Wiper systems, with no alleged crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths. Taken together, the 2024 year-specific data paints this as the cleanest federal safety snapshot the Outback has produced in the years covered by our index.
NCAP // CRASH TESTHow did the 2024 Subaru Outback perform in crash tests?
The 2024 Subaru Outback earns an overall rating of five out of five stars from NHTSA. Its frontal and side crash tests also yielded five-star results. While robust in these categories, the Outback's rollover performance received four out of five stars, accompanied by a 19 percent rollover risk and a "No Tip" result in the dynamic tip test. All crash-test categories have been rated for this model year.
Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 19381
Index breakdown
NCAP // CRASH IMAGESCrash-test images
Crash-test images are US federal government works (NHTSA / NCAP), public domain.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2024 Subaru Outback have any recalls?
The 2024 Subaru Outback has zero recall campaigns on file with NHTSA. No park-outside advisory and no do-not-drive order has been issued for this model year. Shoppers should still run a VIN check through NHTSA's recall database, as campaigns can be added after a vehicle enters the used market.
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2024 Subaru Outback?
NHTSA has received two owner complaints for the 2024 Subaru Outback. The top components alleged are Equipment (one report) and Visibility/Wiper (one report). These are unverified consumer allegations reported to NHTSA and have not been confirmed as defects.
2 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2024 Subaru Outback?
For shoppers considering this two-year-old vehicle, the absence of any recall campaigns to date offers a favorable baseline. However, recalls can be initiated at any point, even after a vehicle has entered the used market. Prospective buyers should use NHTSA's free recall lookup tool with the specific VIN prior to purchase. This will confirm the current recall status and verify that any necessary remedies have been completed by a Subaru dealer.
- The 2024 Subaru Outback's Safety Index rose eight points year over year, from 83/100 in 2023 to 91/100, a shift driven by a perfect 20/20 defect record score tied to zero recall campaigns this model year.
- NHTSA NCAP awarded five stars in overall, frontal, and side crash categories for this model year, with the rollover category scoring four stars and carrying a 19 percent rollover risk figure.
- Only two unverified owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for this model year, alleging issues in the Equipment and Visibility/Wiper categories, with zero reported crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths among those filings.
- Forward collision warning is listed as both standard and optional depending on trim configuration for this model year, meaning buyers inspecting a specific used unit should confirm which crash-avoidance features are actually installed on that vehicle.
RANKINGSWhere the 2024 Subaru Outback places
The 2024 Subaru Outback qualifies for these MotorCaliber safety rankings:
FAQ2024 Subaru Outback safety questions
Was the 2024 Subaru Outback crash-tested by NHTSA?
Yes. NHTSA crash-tested the 2024 Subaru Outback, and it earns a NHTSA Safety Index of 91 out of 100, placing it in the Exceptional band. The index combines federal crash-test stars, standard crash-avoidance tech, and the recall record.
What are the 2024 Subaru Outback crash-test star ratings?
In NHTSA testing the 2024 Subaru Outback earned 5 out of 5 stars for overall, 5 out of 5 stars for frontal, 5 out of 5 stars for side, and 4 out of 5 stars for rollover. Its measured rollover risk is 18.5%. Categories NHTSA did not test show as not rated.
How many recalls does the 2024 Subaru Outback have?
According to NHTSA recall data, no vehicle recalls are on file for the 2024 Subaru Outback 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 2024 Subaru Outback?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 2 owner complaints are on file for the 2024 Subaru Outback. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects.
Cross-check this record against independent expert reviews and the live NHTSA database before you buy.
Other Outback years
Rivals in Sedan (2024)
| Vehicle | NHTSA Safety Index | Overall stars | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Audi A4 Allroad | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2024 Audi RS 5 Sportback | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2024 Audi S4 | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2024 Audi S5 Sportback | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2024 Hyundai Elantra N | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2024 Infiniti Q50 | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: New Car Assessment Program crash tests (VehicleId 19381), the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Subaru Outback 2024.
- SCORE The NHTSA Safety Index (0-100) weights crash protection, standard crash-avoidance tech, and the defect record. Full formula on the methodology page. It ranks 45 of 91 in the Sedan class for 2024.
- 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.