Subaru Lemon Law Claims – Recalls & Common Issues
Explore commonly reported problems with Subaru vehicles and recalls reported to NHTSA. See if your Subaru may qualify under California Lemon Law — get a free review.
About Subaru
Brand History
Founded in 1953, Subaru is known for its all-wheel-drive vehicles and boxer engines.
Quick Facts
Lemon Law Context
Subaru vehicles appear in lemon law cases due to CVT transmission issues and engine problems.
Why Subaru Appears in Lemon Law Claims
Subaru vehicles appear in California lemon law cases involving consumer-reported, recurring mechanical issues and alleged manufacturing defects that may impact vehicle safety, value, and usability. Whether any individual vehicle qualifies depends on its specific repair history.
Subaru Recalls & Complaints by Model
We track 108 NHTSA recalls and 7,214 consumer complaints across 10 Subaru models with reported data. The table below shows the Subaru model years with the most consumer complaints on file — select a vehicle for its full recall and complaint history, or jump straight to a free case review. Complaints are consumer-reported allegations filed with NHTSA and are not proof that any individual vehicle is defective.
| Vehicle | Recalls | Complaints | Top reported issue | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Subaru Outback | 3 | 1,026 | — | Check my case → |
| 2020 Subaru Outback | 6 | 889 | — | Check my case → |
| 2019 Subaru Forester | 3 | 831 | — | Check my case → |
| 2020 Subaru Forester | 0 | 590 | Visibility/Wiper | Check my case → |
| 2022 Subaru Outback | 4 | 451 | — | Check my case → |
| 2019 Subaru Ascent | 8 | 431 | — | Check my case → |
| 2020 Subaru Ascent | 4 | 316 | Electrical System | Check my case → |
| 2021 Subaru Outback | 4 | 290 | — | Check my case → |
| 2019 Subaru Crosstrek | 8 | 277 | — | Check my case → |
| 2021 Subaru Forester | 0 | 205 | — | Check my case → |
| 2019 Subaru Impreza | 5 | 190 | — | Check my case → |
| 2019 Subaru Legacy | 3 | 122 | Electrical System | Check my case → |
| 2020 Subaru Legacy | 6 | 121 | — | Check my case → |
| 2021 Subaru Crosstrek | 2 | 108 | — | Check my case → |
| 2024 Subaru Crosstrek | 2 | 103 | — | Check my case → |
| 2021 Subaru Ascent | 1 | 96 | — | Check my case → |
| 2022 Subaru Forester | 1 | 92 | — | Check my case → |
| 2023 Subaru Outback | 2 | 84 | Visibility/Wiper | Check my case → |
| 2020 Subaru Impreza | 1 | 84 | — | Check my case → |
| 2025 Subaru Forester | 3 | 75 | — | Check my case → |
See all 57 Subaru vehicles we track
- 2023 Subaru Forester (1 recalls · 69 complaints)
- 2020 Subaru Crosstrek (1 recalls · 68 complaints)
- 2025 Subaru Outback (0 recalls · 62 complaints)
- 2022 Subaru Ascent (1 recalls · 53 complaints)
- 2024 Subaru Ascent (0 recalls · 48 complaints)
- 2023 Subaru Ascent (3 recalls · 39 complaints)
- 2025 Subaru Crosstrek (0 recalls · 39 complaints)
- 2023 Subaru Crosstrek (0 recalls · 32 complaints)
- 2021 Subaru Legacy (3 recalls · 31 complaints)
- 2022 Subaru Legacy (2 recalls · 31 complaints)
- 2019 Subaru WRX (2 recalls · 29 complaints)
- 2024 Subaru Impreza (2 recalls · 28 complaints)
- 2024 Subaru Forester (2 recalls · 28 complaints)
- 2022 Subaru Crosstrek (1 recalls · 28 complaints)
- 2023 Subaru Solterra (4 recalls · 25 complaints)
- 2022 Subaru WRX (1 recalls · 24 complaints)
- 2020 Subaru WRX (1 recalls · 17 complaints)
- 2026 Subaru Uncharted (0 recalls · 16 complaints)
- 2024 Subaru Legacy (0 recalls · 15 complaints)
- 2021 Subaru Impreza (2 recalls · 14 complaints)
- 2024 Subaru Solterra (2 recalls · 13 complaints)
- 2021 Subaru WRX (1 recalls · 13 complaints)
- 2024 Subaru WRX (0 recalls · 13 complaints)
- 2022 Subaru Impreza (1 recalls · 12 complaints)
- 2026 Subaru Forester (2 recalls · 10 complaints)
- 2023 Subaru Legacy (2 recalls · 10 complaints)
- 2022 Subaru BRZ (1 recalls · 10 complaints)
- 2025 Subaru Ascent (0 recalls · 10 complaints)
- 2026 Subaru Solterra (0 recalls · 9 complaints)
- 2026 Subaru Outback (0 recalls · 8 complaints)
- 2023 Subaru WRX (1 recalls · 7 complaints)
- 2025 Subaru Legacy (0 recalls · 6 complaints)
- 2023 Subaru Impreza (2 recalls · 4 complaints)
- 2025 Subaru Solterra (2 recalls · 4 complaints)
- 2025 Subaru Impreza (0 recalls · 4 complaints)
- 2026 Subaru Crosstrek (1 recalls · 3 complaints)
- 2019 Subaru BRZ (1 recalls · 1 complaints)
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Disclaimer: Recalls and complaints shown on this page are reported to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are consumer-reported allegations that are unverified and do not establish that any specific vehicle is defective. They are provided for informational purposes only. Whether a vehicle may qualify under California Lemon Law depends on its individual repair history. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes. This page is attorney advertising and not legal advice.
Popular Subaru Models We Handle
Subaru Outback
Lemon law protection available for all model years
Subaru Forester
Lemon law protection available for all model years
Subaru Impreza
Lemon law protection available for all model years
Subaru Legacy
Lemon law protection available for all model years
Subaru Ascent
Lemon law protection available for all model years
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