How many fuel system complaints does the 2015 Subaru Outback have?

NHTSA lists 18 Fuel System complaints for the 2015 Outback, which is 4% of the 510 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2015 Subaru Outback fuel system?

No. NHTSA shows no related recalls tied to the Fuel System complaints for the 2015 Outback.

At what mileage do fuel system problems usually show up on the 2015 Outback?

The median mileage at failure among reported cases is 33,350 miles.

Did the 2015 Outback fuel system complaints involve crashes or fires?

NHTSA data shows 1 crash and 0 fires associated with the Fuel System complaints for this model year.

How does the 2015 Outback compare to other years for fuel system complaints?

The 2015 Outback's 18 complaints (4% share) is lower than the 2018 model year's 46 complaints (6% share), the highest count in the range shown.

2015 Subaru Outback Fuel System Problems

NHTSA lists 18 Fuel System complaints for the 2015 Subaru Outback, 4% of its 510 total complaints for the year. There is no related recall on file, and the median mileage at failure was 33,350 miles.

Fuel System complaints: 18; 4% of 510
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 33,350 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical fuel system symptoms owners report

Accelerator pedal sensor fails to respond consistently when pulling away from a stop or making turns, creating a delay before the car moves.
Engine loses power and shuts off unexpectedly at highway speed with no dashboard warning beforehand.
Vehicle stalls or drops power suddenly while driving at speed, with RPMs spiking without acceleration before the engine dies.
A dashboard warning cluster of icons lights up, reportedly tied to a gas cap seal issue, after the car had been parked for a couple of days.
Owners report the car lurches forward on its own while driving straight and steady, without pedal input.

When 2015 Subaru Outback fuel system complaints were filed

First complaint Feb 17, 2015, latest Jun 26, 2026.

18 complaints filed with NHTSA from Feb 2015 to Jun 2026; peak Jul 2015 (2).

Fuel System recalls for the 2015 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 the 2015 Subaru Outback have?: NHTSA lists 18 Fuel System complaints for the 2015 Outback, which is 4% of the 510 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2015 Subaru Outback fuel system?: No. NHTSA shows no related recalls tied to the Fuel System complaints for the 2015 Outback.
At what mileage do fuel system problems usually show up on the 2015 Outback?: The median mileage at failure among reported cases is 33,350 miles.
Did the 2015 Outback fuel system complaints involve crashes or fires?: NHTSA data shows 1 crash and 0 fires associated with the Fuel System complaints for this model year.
How does the 2015 Outback compare to other years for fuel system complaints?: The 2015 Outback's 18 complaints (4% share) is lower than the 2018 model year's 46 complaints (6% share), the highest count in the range shown.