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2007 SUBARU Outback AIR BAGS Recalls

4 recalls Highest severity: High Priority

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AIR BAGS Safety Recalls

High Priority #20V003000 Plain English
Component

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Manufacturer
Subaru of America, Inc.
What Happened
The passenger side air bag inflator is a critical safety system in your vehicle. It uses a propellant to inflate the air bag in the event of a crash. However, in certain models and areas with high humidity, the propellant can degrade over time, potentially causing the inflator to explode.
Risk if Unfixed
If the inflator explodes, it could send sharp metal fragments flying into the passenger compartment, putting you and your passengers at risk of serious injury or even death.
Free Fix
Your dealer will replace the faulty air bag inflator with a new one, free of charge. You should schedule this repair as after confirming availability with your dealer as possible to ensure your safety on the road. This timing describes the original 2020 filing; contact your dealer now to confirm the free repair is available.
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Original — What Happened
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Forester, 2003-2006 Baja, 2004-2011 Impreza, 2004-2014 WRX (including STI), 2003-2014 Legacy and Outback, and 2005-2006 Saab 9-2X vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming or "Zone C." These vehicles had their passenger frontal air bag inflators previously replaced under a prior recall using inflators of the same design. The inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Original — Remedy
Subaru will notify their owners. General Motors will notify Saab owners. Dealers will replace the passenger air bag inflators, free of charge. The recall began January 7, 2020. Subaru owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Saab owners may contact the Saab Customer Assistance Center at 1-800-955-9007. Subaru's number for this recall is TKC-20.
View full recall details → Repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Find a dealer →
High Priority #20V001000 Plain English
Component

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Manufacturer
Subaru of America, Inc.
What Happened
The passenger side airbag inflator is the crucial component that deploys in the event of a crash. It's the part that helps protect you from injury. In your vehicle, this inflator may have been replaced before, but it could still fail due to long-term exposure to certain conditions.
Risk if Unfixed
If the inflator explodes, it could send sharp metal fragments flying towards you, the driver, and other passengers. This could lead to serious injury or, in the worst case, death.
Free Fix
Your dealership will replace the faulty airbag inflator with a new, safer one, at no cost to you. You should schedule the repair after checking repair availability with your dealer. This timing describes the original 2020 filing; contact your dealer now to confirm the free repair is available.
Show original NHTSA language
Original — What Happened
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Forester, 2003-2006 Baja, 2004-2011 Impreza, 2004-2014 WRX (STI included), 2003-2014 Legacy and Outback, and 2005-2006 Saab 9-2X vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands or "Zone A." These vehicles had their passenger frontal air bag inflators previously replaced under a prior recall using inflators of the same design. The inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Original — Remedy
Subaru will notify their owners. General Motors will notify Saab owners. Dealers will replace the passenger air bag inflators with alternate inflators, free of charge. The recall began January 7, 2020. Subaru Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Saab owners may contact the Saab Customer Assistance Center at 1-800-955-9007. Subaru's number for this recall is TKA-20.
View full recall details → Repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Find a dealer →
High Priority #20V002000 Plain English
Component

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Manufacturer
Subaru of America, Inc.
What Happened
The airbag inflator in your vehicle is a critical safety component that deploys in the event of a collision to protect you and your passengers. In some vehicles, this inflator can explode due to prolonged exposure to high humidity and temperature fluctuations.
Risk if Unfixed
If the inflator explodes, it could send sharp metal fragments into the passenger area, putting you and your loved ones at risk of serious injury or even death.
Free Fix
Your dealer will replace the faulty airbag inflator with a new one, at no cost to you. This repair is crucial, and you should schedule it as after confirming availability with your dealer as possible to ensure your safety on the road. This timing describes the original 2020 filing; contact your dealer now to confirm the free repair is available.
Show original NHTSA language
Original — What Happened
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Forester, 2003-2006 Baja, 2004-2011 Impreza, 2004-2014 WRX (including STI), 2003-2014 Legacy and Outback, and 2006 Saab 9-2X vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia or "Zone B." These vehicles had their passenger frontal air bag inflators previously replaced under a prior recall using inflators of the same design. The inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Original — Remedy
Subaru will notify their owners. General Motors will notify Saab owners. Dealers will replace the passenger air bag inflators, free of charge. The recall began January 7, 2020. Subaru owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Saab owners may contact the Saab Customer Assistance Center at 1-800-955-9007. Subaru's number for this recall is TKB-20.
View full recall details → Repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Find a dealer →
High Priority #15V323000 Plain English
Component

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Manufacturer
Subaru of America, Inc.
What Happened
Your vehicle's passenger airbag is designed to deploy in a severe front-end collision to protect you. However, certain models from 2003-2008 might have a faulty inflator that's prone to rupturing when exposed to moisture.
Risk if Unfixed
If the passenger airbag ruptures in a crash, sharp metal fragments could hit you or a passenger, causing serious injury or even death.
Free Fix
Your authorized Subaru or Saab dealer will replace the faulty airbag inflator with a new one, free of charge. You should schedule the repair as after confirming availability with your dealer as possible to ensure your safety. This timing describes the original 2015 filing; contact your dealer now to confirm the free repair is available.
Show original NHTSA language
Original — What Happened
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2003-2004 Subaru Baja vehicles manufactured January 22, 2003, to July 21, 2004, 2004-2005 Impreza vehicles manufactured January 28, 2003, to May 31, 2005, 2003-2008 Subaru Legacy vehicles manufactured January 22, 2003, to May 2, 2008, 2003-2008 Subaru Outback vehicles manufactured February 18, 2003, to May 5, 2008, and 2005 Saab 9-2x vehicles manufactured February 11, 2004, to March 17, 2005. The affected vehicles are equipped with a passenger side frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion which, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture upon its deployment.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
Original — Remedy
Subaru will notify their owners and General Motors will notify Saab owners. Dealers will replace the passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. The Subaru recall began on June 17, 2015. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2783. The Saab recall began on July 27, 2015. Owners of Saab vehicles may call 1-800-955-9007. Subaru's number for this recall is WQR-53. Note: The recall completely supersedes recall 14V-399 (WQL-48) and partially supersedes recall 14V-763 (WQP-51) in that model year 2004 through 2005 Subaru Impreza and model year 2005 Saab 9-2x vehicles are now only part of this campaign. Note: On December 18, 2015 Subaru informed NHTSA of an expansion of this recall to include certain model year 2003-2004 Subaru Baja, 2003-2008 Subaru Legacy and 2003-2008 Subaru Outback vehicles.
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Other SUBARU Outback 2007 Recalls

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
2 recalls
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2 recalls

Other SUBARU Outback Years

2023
2 recalls
2022
4 recalls
2021
4 recalls
2020
6 recalls
2019
3 recalls
2018
3 recalls
2017
4 recalls
2016
4 recalls
2015
5 recalls
2014
10 recalls
2013
12 recalls
2012
16 recalls
2011
16 recalls
2010
18 recalls
2009
13 recalls
2008
8 recalls
2006
7 recalls
2005
9 recalls
2004
11 recalls
2003
15 recalls
2002
5 recalls
2001
4 recalls
2000
2 recalls

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2005 HONDA Accord
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2003 ACURA MDX
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the 2007 SUBARU Outback safe to drive?

This model year has 4 recorded safety recalls. Model-level listings do not establish VIN-specific open recalls or whether this vehicle is safe to drive. Check your VIN and contact the manufacturer for recall instructions.

What is the AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE recall for the 2007 SUBARU Outback? (Campaign #20V003000)

The passenger side air bag inflator is a critical safety system in your vehicle. It uses a propellant to inflate the air bag in the event of a crash. However, in certain models and areas with high humidity, the propellant can degrade over time, potentially causing the inflator to explode. If the inflator explodes, it could send sharp metal fragments flying into the passenger compartment, putting you and your passengers at risk of serious injury or even death. Your dealer will replace the faulty air bag inflator with a new one, free of charge. You should schedule this repair as after confirming availability with your dealer as possible to ensure your safety on the road. This timing describes the original 2020 filing; contact your dealer now to confirm the free repair is available.

What is the AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE recall for the 2007 SUBARU Outback? (Campaign #20V001000)

The passenger side airbag inflator is the crucial component that deploys in the event of a crash. It's the part that helps protect you from injury. In your vehicle, this inflator may have been replaced before, but it could still fail due to long-term exposure to certain conditions. If the inflator explodes, it could send sharp metal fragments flying towards you, the driver, and other passengers. This could lead to serious injury or, in the worst case, death. Your dealership will replace the faulty airbag inflator with a new, safer one, at no cost to you. You should schedule the repair after checking repair availability with your dealer. This timing describes the original 2020 filing; contact your dealer now to confirm the free repair is available.

What is the AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE recall for the 2007 SUBARU Outback? (Campaign #20V002000)

The airbag inflator in your vehicle is a critical safety component that deploys in the event of a collision to protect you and your passengers. In some vehicles, this inflator can explode due to prolonged exposure to high humidity and temperature fluctuations. If the inflator explodes, it could send sharp metal fragments into the passenger area, putting you and your loved ones at risk of serious injury or even death. Your dealer will replace the faulty airbag inflator with a new one, at no cost to you. This repair is crucial, and you should schedule it as after confirming availability with your dealer as possible to ensure your safety on the road. This timing describes the original 2020 filing; contact your dealer now to confirm the free repair is available.

What is the AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE recall for the 2007 SUBARU Outback? (Campaign #15V323000)

Your vehicle's passenger airbag is designed to deploy in a severe front-end collision to protect you. However, certain models from 2003-2008 might have a faulty inflator that's prone to rupturing when exposed to moisture. If the passenger airbag ruptures in a crash, sharp metal fragments could hit you or a passenger, causing serious injury or even death. Your authorized Subaru or Saab dealer will replace the faulty airbag inflator with a new one, free of charge. You should schedule the repair as after confirming availability with your dealer as possible to ensure your safety. This timing describes the original 2015 filing; contact your dealer now to confirm the free repair is available.