How many fuel system complaints does NHTSA have for the 2011 Subaru Outback?

NHTSA lists 16 fuel system complaints for the 2011 Outback, which is 2% of the 651 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2011 Subaru Outback fuel system?

No. The data shows no related recalls listed for the fuel system on the 2011 Subaru Outback.

At what mileage do fuel system problems typically show up on the 2011 Outback?

The median mileage at failure among reported fuel system complaints was 77,143 miles.

Were there any crashes or injuries linked to fuel system complaints?

NHTSA data shows one crash and two injuries associated with fuel system complaints for the 2011 Outback, with no fires reported.

How does the 2011 Outback compare to other years for fuel system complaints?

The 2011 Outback's 16 complaints and 2% share are similar to 2010 (5 complaints, 1%) and 2017 (16 complaints, 2%), but lower in share than 2013 (5%) and 2018 (6%).

2011 Subaru Outback Fuel System Problems

NHTSA lists 16 fuel system complaints for the 2011 Subaru Outback, 2% of its 651 total complaints for the year. There is no related recall. Median mileage at failure was 77,143 miles, with one crash and two injuries reported.

Fuel System complaints: 16; 2% of 651
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 2
Median mileage: 77,143 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical fuel system symptoms owners report

Owners report the fuel gauge reading incorrectly, sometimes showing about two-thirds full when the tank is actually full.
Some drivers describe sudden unintended acceleration while parking or shifting into drive, requiring hard braking to stop the vehicle.
Several report the engine stalling, shuddering, or quitting when coming to a stop, with dealers pointing to a possible detached baffle inside the gas tank causing fuel to slosh away from the pickup area.
Others describe the fuel gauge suddenly dropping from nearly full to zero while driving, followed by the engine failing to restart even after adding more fuel.
One owner reported the vehicle accelerating and going out of control, ending in a crash, though the cause was not confirmed.

When 2011 Subaru Outback fuel system complaints were filed

First complaint Sep 7, 2012, latest Jun 10, 2024.

16 complaints filed with NHTSA from Sep 2012 to Jun 2024; peak Sep 2012 (3).

Fuel System recalls for the 2011 Subaru Outback

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Fuel System complaints by Outback model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

20105 (1%)
201116 (2%)
20124 (1%)
201315 (5%)
201413 (6%)
201518 (4%)
201613 (2%)
201716 (2%)
201846 (6%)
201932 (3%)
202015 (2%)
202110 (3%)
20226 (1%)
20232 (2%)
20242 (2%)
20253 (4%)

Frequently asked questions

How many fuel system complaints does NHTSA have for the 2011 Subaru Outback?: NHTSA lists 16 fuel system complaints for the 2011 Outback, which is 2% of the 651 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2011 Subaru Outback fuel system?: No. The data shows no related recalls listed for the fuel system on the 2011 Subaru Outback.
At what mileage do fuel system problems typically show up on the 2011 Outback?: The median mileage at failure among reported fuel system complaints was 77,143 miles.
Were there any crashes or injuries linked to fuel system complaints?: NHTSA data shows one crash and two injuries associated with fuel system complaints for the 2011 Outback, with no fires reported.
How does the 2011 Outback compare to other years for fuel system complaints?: The 2011 Outback's 16 complaints and 2% share are similar to 2010 (5 complaints, 1%) and 2017 (16 complaints, 2%), but lower in share than 2013 (5%) and 2018 (6%).