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2019 Subaru Outback Airbags Problems

11 owner-reported airbags complaints from NHTSA data

11
Complaints
5
Crashes
Jan 2021Dec 2025
Date Range

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

Owner Complaints (11)

criticalAIR BAGS
CrashFiled: Dec 2025

I was involved in a car crash where another car crashed into me at an angle and hit the driver side door and part of the front and the wheel air bag not deploy. The side air bags did. I was going 30, this other car was going 40-50 MPH.

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NHTSA #: 11706222
criticalAIR BAGS,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
CrashFiled: Sep 2025

While turning left from left turn lane, eyesight failed to detect oncoming traffic resulting in right front side impact. No warning, no braking action. This is an advertised safety system supposedly designed to prevent this type of accident.

NHTSA #: 11688632
criticalAIR BAGS
Filed: Apr 2023

SRS Safety Issue: 2019 Subaru OUTBACK Limited purchased New on Jun 2019 from Austin Subaru in Texas. NO Accident or minor collision AT ALL. SRS warning light illuminate since Jan 2023, three and half years after purchase.

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NHTSA #: 11518595
criticalAIR BAGS,SEATS
Filed: Jan 2023

2019 Outback 2.5 Limited purchased new Feb 2019. Driving car with no passengers when Airbag Warning Light and Red Exclamation light came on along with warning message to consult owners manual. Manual says the airbag system is turned off when these lights come on and take car to authorized repair center.

NHTSA #: 11503643
criticalAIR BAGS,ENGINE
CrashFiled: Jan 2021

Tl* the contact owned a 2019 subaru outback. The contact stated while driving 55 MPH, when another vehicle rear ended his vehicle and the engine seized. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated.

NHTSA #: 11388978
criticalAIR BAGS,STRUCTURE,SEATS
CrashFiled: Aug 2020

My daughter was driving with my granddaughter and was hit from the rear, totaling my 2019 subaru outback. Both my daughter and granddaughter reported hitting the dashboard or the windshield. None of the airbags deployed and the driver's headrest ended up on the driver's lap.

NHTSA #: 11343356
mediumAIR BAGS
Filed: Apr 2025

According to my Subaru service technician the Occupant detection control module is faulty on my car. Research has found that this is a known problem with 2020-2022 Subaru outbacks that is under recall. I believe the recall should be extended to include the 2019 year model because a faulty occupant detection module means that the air bag will not deploy in the event of a crash which is a serious safety concern.

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NHTSA #: 11652831
mediumAIR BAGS
Filed: Jan 2024

After driving 5 miles or so, the Air Bag indicator light goes on. After stopping for 10 minutes for shopping, etc., Y starting the car again the light is out until I drive a few more miles & then the light comes on again. This started last week when it was very cold here.

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NHTSA #: 11567860
mediumAIR BAGS
Filed: Jan 2023

The air bag warning light has come on multiple times and I have received notice from Subaru StarLink to have the vehicle serviced. Upon taking the vehicle to multiple dealers I was advised that there is no problem detected. The vehicle was last checked out at Reedman Toll Subaru on January 17, 2023 and no problems were found.

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NHTSA #: 11504225
mediumAIR BAGS
Filed: Oct 2019

Airbag warning light comes on when charging samsung galaxy note 9 phone with staples charger plugged into 12v socket. This is not only happening in my subaru. I rented a 2019 nissan pick up and the exact same thing happened.

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NHTSA #: 11277360
lowAIR BAGS,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES
CrashFiled: Aug 2019

Slowly pulling straight into parking spot at grocery store. Applied brake when car suddenly accelerated. I was able to control steering, but brakes would not work.

NHTSA #: 11244551

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