There are 3 owner-reported air bags & restraints complaints for the 2001 Subaru Outbackin NHTSA's database. These are unverified consumer reports and may not reflect confirmed defects.
WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED THE SRS LIGHT APPEARED ON THE DASHBOARD AND REMAINED ON. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. *AK *TC
WHEN HIT ON THEIR FRONT LEFT SIDE OF THE VEHICLE THE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY CAUSING MINOR INJURIES TO THE CONSUMER. *TT
WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A COLLISION BUT THE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. *NLM
Complaints are unverified consumer reports submitted to NHTSA. A high complaint count may reflect vehicle popularity, not defect severity. Data sourced from NHTSA public records.
Data synced from NHTSA on May 4, 2026