How many engine complaints does NHTSA have for the 2015 Subaru Outback?

NHTSA lists 74 engine-related complaints for the 2015 Outback, which is 15% of the 510 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2015 Subaru Outback engine?

No related recalls are listed in the NHTSA data for this engine complaint area.

At what mileage do 2015 Outback engine problems usually appear?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this issue is 36,850 miles.

Did the 2015 Outback engine issues cause crashes or fires?

NHTSA data tied to this engine complaint area shows 7 crashes, 2 fires, and 4 injuries reported.

Is the engine complaint rate worse in 2015 than other Outback years?

The 2015 Outback's 15% share of complaints tied to the engine is lower than 2010 through 2014, but higher than 2018 through 2020.

2015 Subaru Outback Engine Problems

NHTSA lists 74 engine-related complaints for the 2015 Subaru Outback, 15% of all complaints filed for that year. Owners reported sudden acceleration or stalling, engine knocking, and fires, with a median mileage at failure of 36,850. No related recalls are listed.

Engine complaints: 74; 15% of 510
Crashes reported: 7
Fires reported: 2
Injuries reported: 4
Median mileage: 36,850 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical engine symptoms owners report

Vehicle suddenly lurches or accelerates forward while braking at low speed, often while parking or pulling into a garage.
Engine stalls or dies unexpectedly while driving, sometimes with a warning light on, then will not restart or requires jumping.
Owners describe an engine knocking noise appearing shortly after purchase, at very low mileage.
Some vehicles caught fire, either shortly after a short drive or while being driven at highway speed, with smoke and flames coming from underneath the car.
Accelerator becomes unresponsive during driving, forcing the driver to shut off and restart the vehicle to regain control.

When 2015 Subaru Outback engine complaints were filed

First complaint Nov 7, 2014, latest Jun 26, 2026.

74 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2014 Q4 to 2026 Q2; peak 2015 Q1 (5).

Engine recalls for the 2015 Subaru Outback

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by Outback model year

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

201077 (22%)
2011113 (17%)
201259 (20%)
201388 (30%)
201449 (24%)
201574 (15%)
201674 (12%)
201769 (8%)
201857 (7%)
201964 (6%)
202061 (7%)
202137 (13%)
202226 (6%)
20233 (3%)
202410 (10%)
20258 (10%)

Frequently asked questions

How many engine complaints does NHTSA have for the 2015 Subaru Outback?: NHTSA lists 74 engine-related complaints for the 2015 Outback, which is 15% of the 510 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2015 Subaru Outback engine?: No related recalls are listed in the NHTSA data for this engine complaint area.
At what mileage do 2015 Outback engine problems usually appear?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this issue is 36,850 miles.
Did the 2015 Outback engine issues cause crashes or fires?: NHTSA data tied to this engine complaint area shows 7 crashes, 2 fires, and 4 injuries reported.
Is the engine complaint rate worse in 2015 than other Outback years?: The 2015 Outback's 15% share of complaints tied to the engine is lower than 2010 through 2014, but higher than 2018 through 2020.