Are collision avoidance and camera problems common on the 2023 Subaru Outback?

NHTSA lists 22 complaints in this area for the 2023 Outback, which is 25% of all complaints filed for that model year, the highest share among all Outback years listed.

Is there a recall for the 2023 Subaru Outback EyeSight or camera system?

No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for the Collision Avoidance & Cameras area on the 2023 Outback.

At what mileage do these problems usually show up?

The median mileage at failure across these complaints is 4,900 miles, indicating the issue often surfaces early in ownership.

Have these issues led to crashes?

NHTSA data shows 3 crashes and 1 fire associated with complaints in this area for the 2023 Outback, out of 22 total complaints.

How does 2023 compare to other Outback model years for this problem?

The 2023 Outback's 25% share of complaints tied to this area is higher than every other listed year except 2025 at 28%; earlier years like 2020 sit at 6% and 2017 at 3%.

2023 Subaru Outback Collision Avoidance & Cameras Problems

NHTSA lists 22 Collision Avoidance & Cameras complaints for the 2023 Subaru Outback, 25% of all complaints for the year, with 3 crashes and 1 fire reported. Median mileage at failure was 4,900 miles. No related recall exists for this system.

Collision Avoidance & Cameras complaints: 22; 25% of 89
Crashes reported: 3
Fires reported: 1
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 4,900 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical collision avoidance system symptoms owners report

Owners report the EyeSight camera system disabling itself intermittently, often blaming weather or a dirty windshield despite no visible obstruction.
Several describe the automatic emergency braking system engaging suddenly and violently with no obstacle present, including while parking or at highway speed.
Some report the adaptive cruise control causing the vehicle to abruptly decelerate or stop without warning while driving at speed.
One owner reported the precollision braking system activating almost daily, braking for parked cars or with nothing detected nearby.
One complaint links loss of EyeSight function to disabled cruise control and automatic braking, showing the systems fail together intermittently.

When 2023 Subaru Outback collision avoidance system complaints were filed

First complaint Jan 5, 2023, latest Aug 3, 2026.

22 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jan 2023 to Aug 2026; peak Mar 2023 (4).

Collision Avoidance & Cameras recalls for the 2023 Subaru Outback

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Collision Avoidance & Cameras complaints by Outback model year

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

20100 (0%)
20113 (0%)
20121 (0%)
20135 (2%)
20141 (0%)
20159 (2%)
201610 (2%)
201726 (3%)
201835 (4%)
201940 (4%)
202055 (6%)
202131 (10%)
202224 (5%)
202322 (25%)
202419 (19%)
202523 (28%)

Frequently asked questions

Are collision avoidance and camera problems common on the 2023 Subaru Outback?: NHTSA lists 22 complaints in this area for the 2023 Outback, which is 25% of all complaints filed for that model year, the highest share among all Outback years listed.
Is there a recall for the 2023 Subaru Outback EyeSight or camera system?: No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for the Collision Avoidance & Cameras area on the 2023 Outback.
At what mileage do these problems usually show up?: The median mileage at failure across these complaints is 4,900 miles, indicating the issue often surfaces early in ownership.
Have these issues led to crashes?: NHTSA data shows 3 crashes and 1 fire associated with complaints in this area for the 2023 Outback, out of 22 total complaints.
How does 2023 compare to other Outback model years for this problem?: The 2023 Outback's 25% share of complaints tied to this area is higher than every other listed year except 2025 at 28%; earlier years like 2020 sit at 6% and 2017 at 3%.