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2017 Subaru Outback Airbags Problems

14 owner-reported airbags complaints from NHTSA data

14
Complaints
1
Recalls
8
Crashes
Jan 2022Dec 2016
Date Range

Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.

Airbags Recalls (1)

RECALLCampaign #19V910000

AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Outback vehicles. A replacement air bag control module may have been installed that is not compatible with the passenger air bag module, possibly affecting air bag deployment.

Fix: Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger air bag module, free of charge. The recall began February 3, 2020. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WUX-09.

Owner Complaints (14)

criticalAIR BAGS
CrashFiled: Sep 2024

Was in a car accident was hit from left front side and left rear passenger door. Other vehicle was going 62 mph when impacted. None of the air bags deployed in the vehicle. I hit my head twice on the window and was knocked unconscious. Insurance will be inspecting vehicle. No lights or failure before accident about airbags.

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NHTSA #: 11615132
criticalAIR BAGS
Filed: Nov 2023

While troubleshooting an erratic cruise control switch, my mechanic found that the clock spring switch in my steering wheel was defective. This means that my air bags are disconnected and will not deploy in case of an accident. He read this from the cars computer yet my car did not alert me.

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NHTSA #: 11556525
criticalAIR BAGS
CrashFiled: Apr 2021

Car was rear ended (driver side rear) at full speed, which then pushed us into a parking lot, specifically the corner with a cement piling with a light pole which collapsed, no airbags deployed.

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NHTSA #: 11407779
criticalAIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS,VISIBILITY/WIPER
CrashFiled: Apr 2019

I hit a large deer on ih 10 at 75 MPH. All airbags deployed safely but conpletely blocked my vision and prevented me from exiting the vehicle as the bags blocked door handles, window control switches and my seat belt release. Another motorist cut air bag strips and helped me to exit the car.

NHTSA #: 11203480
criticalAIR BAGS
CrashFiled: Dec 2018

My husband was driving on a public street at approximately 35 MPH when another car ran a red light and drove out in front of him. He hit her broadside. He was transported to the hospital with a cracked sternum.

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NHTSA #: 11155479
criticalAIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
CrashFiled: Sep 2017

September 9th 2017, our outback was involved in an accident on a mixed residential/commercial street intersection, when it was hit on the left front wheel, hard enough to spin the car so that the left rear corner made contact with the other vehicle. The impact resulted in serious injuries requiring hospitalization and weeks of recovery. The airbags & seatbelt pre-tensioners did not activate.

NHTSA #: 11024520
criticalAIR BAGS
CrashFiled: Aug 2017

Upon impact, in an accident that occurred on august 20, 2017 with my 2017 subaru outback, the airbags did not deploy. The auto body repair specialist examined the car, & the angle in which impact occurred and believes the airbags should have in fact,deployed. I also had the insurance adjuster from usaa look at the photographs from the accident.

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NHTSA #: 11020096
criticalAIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
CrashFiled: Jul 2017

On 8 june 2017 I had just pulled into a parking spot in front of a medical suite when my leased three month old 2017 subaru outback with 1,000 miles suddenly had an unintended acceleration episode jumping the curb and crashing into a brick wall and suite door after displacing a threshold column by two inches.

NHTSA #: 11011433
criticalAIR BAGS
CrashFiled: Dec 2016

Tl* the contact owns a 2017 subaru outback. While driving 55 MPH, the contact's vehicle crashed into another vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy.

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NHTSA #: 10930137
mediumAIR BAGS
Filed: Jan 2022

The SRS Warning light triggered on 1/12/2022. I took my vehicle to Hendrick’s Subaru in Hoover, Alabama on 1/13/2022. The service technician, using computer error codes, determined that the airbag control unit had failed. This repair will be approximately $1600.00 and I believe that my Outback should have been part of an airbag recall campaign WUX-09R. It was explained to me that the control module replacement will require the installation of a new passenger side airbag. This led me to investigate air bag issues on the NHTSA website.I feel that the scope of Recall Campaign WUX-09R should be expanded and I should not have to bear the cost of a known issue.

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NHTSA #: 11447420
mediumAIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS
Filed: Sep 2016

Faulty occupant detection system. Turns off airbag with passenger. Turns on airbag and seatbelt chime with no passenger/weight.

NHTSA #: 10909578
lowAIR BAGS
Filed: May 2023

My airbag indicator light on the passenger side comes on. Then it goes off. Then it comes on again sometime and goes off.

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NHTSA #: 11521922
lowAIR BAGS
Filed: Aug 2017

Takata inflators I cannot find out if my air bags on my 2017 subaru outback are on the recall.I have not received a recall letter.can you please find out and let me know

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NHTSA #: 11014774
lowAIR BAGS
Filed: Aug 2017

Takata recall--checking if appropriate

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NHTSA #: 11012816

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