2025 Subaru Outback Electrical System Problems
NHTSA lists 16 Electrical System complaints for the 2025 Subaru Outback, 20% of its 81 total complaints for the year. There is one crash and one fire linked to this area, and no related recalls have been filed.
- Electrical System complaints
- 16
- 20% of 81
- Crashes reported
- 1
- Fires reported
- 1
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 1,999 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical electrical symptoms owners report
- Headlights create distracting shadows or a dark band that leaves drivers with little visibility at night.
- The infotainment screen or head unit randomly goes black while driving, sometimes taking safety features like auto braking with it.
- Full-screen SiriusXM pop-up ads take over the infotainment display while the vehicle is moving, blocking the radio or navigation view.
- Owners report the dashboard, air conditioning, and turn signals shutting off mid-drive while the engine keeps running.
- The 12V battery loses charge repeatedly, requiring jump-starts or a portable charger to keep the car running.
- One owner reported the vehicle rolled on its own after being remotely started with the Subaru app, resulting in a crash.
When 2025 Subaru Outback electrical complaints were filed
First complaint Mar 7, 2025, latest Sep 21, 2026.
Electrical System recalls for the 2025 Subaru Outback
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Electrical System complaints by Outback model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many electrical complaints does the 2025 Subaru Outback have?
- NHTSA lists 16 Electrical System complaints for the 2025 Outback, which is 20% of the 81 total complaints filed for the model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2025 Subaru Outback electrical system?
- No. NHTSA shows no related recalls tied to the Electrical System complaints for this model year.
- What electrical problems do 2025 Outback owners report most?
- Owners describe headlight visibility problems, the infotainment screen going blank, unwanted SiriusXM pop-up ads while driving, and battery charging issues.
- Has the electrical issue caused any crashes or fires?
- NHTSA data shows one crash and one fire associated with Electrical System complaints on the 2025 Outback, with zero injuries reported.
- At what mileage do these electrical failures happen?
- The median mileage at failure across complaints for this problem area is 1,999 miles, though individual reports vary.