{"@context":{"@vocab":"https://schema.org/"},"@type":"ItemList","@id":"https://api.morvs.ai/api/v1/nhtsa/complaints/check?make=SUBARU","name":"SUBARU","_source":{"data_provider":"AI Analytics","brand_name":"MORVS","brand_url":"https://morvs.ai/","data_provider_url":"https://api.morvs.ai","license":"https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/","primary_source":"https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/downloads/","generated_at":"2026-09-30T17:52:27.271Z"},"summary":{"total_complaints":3223,"deaths":35,"injured":1547,"fires":545},"top_components":[{"component_desc":"VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL","n":448},{"component_desc":"AIR BAGS","n":391},{"component_desc":"SERVICE BRAKES","n":216},{"component_desc":"ENGINE","n":213},{"component_desc":"UNKNOWN OR OTHER","n":201},{"component_desc":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM","n":200},{"component_desc":"AIR BAGS:FRONTAL","n":181},{"component_desc":"STRUCTURE:BODY","n":126},{"component_desc":"POWER TRAIN","n":112},{"component_desc":"FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","n":98}],"recent_complaints":[{"cmplid":"2206259","date_received":"2026-05-13","make":"SUBARU","model":"OUTBACK","model_year":2011,"deaths":0,"injured":0,"fire":0,"crash":1,"component_desc":"ENGINE","description":"Purchased my 2011 Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited from the dealership, new. Since 2013, the Subaru dealer has discovered multiple oil leaks, replaced the head gaskets 3 times, thermostat 4 times, the alternator 3 times, timing belt 4 times, radiator 3 times, starter once, and my HVAC system twice...all due to my engine seizing multiple times while driving on freeways. No warning lights, just the engine seizing suddenly. This caused a few minor bumper accidents on the freeways because of these incidents. Nothing was reported because no one was injured. Last year the engine was replaced with a used/refurbished one by the dealership. In less than 11 months after this engine was replaced, the dealership states I'm having multiple oil leaks again, most originating from the cam carrier. Now, my engine is struggling on slight grades. The newly installed used engine only came with a six month warranty and now Subaru states I need another engine replacement. Money is tight, so for now I'm keeping a pan under my car to catch the oil and I will keep topping off the oil every week.","canonical_url":"https://api.morvs.ai/vehicle-complaint/2206259"},{"cmplid":"2205095","date_received":"2026-05-10","make":"SUBARU","model":"FORESTER","model_year":2025,"deaths":0,"injured":1,"fire":1,"crash":1,"component_desc":"AIR BAGS","description":"On Wednesday, May 6, the vehicle was rear-ended by another vehicle while traveling on I-270. After the impact, the vehicle continued down the highway lane and crashed into the highway divider. During the crash, the front hood opened and fumes/smoke came out from the front of the vehicle. Despite the severity of the collision and secondary impact with the highway divider, the airbags did not deploy. The failure of the airbags to deploy placed the driver at significant risk of injury during the crash. Law enforcement officers at the scene also expressed concern that the airbags did not activate given the magnitude of the accident. The vehicle and airbag system are available for inspection upon request.","canonical_url":"https://api.morvs.ai/vehicle-complaint/2205095"},{"cmplid":"2203699","date_received":"2026-05-05","make":"SUBARU","model":"WRX","model_year":2022,"deaths":0,"injured":0,"fire":1,"crash":1,"component_desc":"AIR BAGS","description":"My car was recently in a high speed crash with a curb. The axle broke immediately and no airbags deployed followed my the entire engine compartment catching fire.","canonical_url":"https://api.morvs.ai/vehicle-complaint/2203699"},{"cmplid":"2203700","date_received":"2026-05-05","make":"SUBARU","model":"WRX","model_year":2022,"deaths":0,"injured":0,"fire":1,"crash":1,"component_desc":"UNKNOWN OR OTHER","description":"My car was recently in a high speed crash with a curb. The axle broke immediately and no airbags deployed followed my the entire engine compartment catching fire.","canonical_url":"https://api.morvs.ai/vehicle-complaint/2203700"},{"cmplid":"2201702","date_received":"2026-04-29","make":"SUBARU","model":"OUTBACK","model_year":2018,"deaths":0,"injured":1,"fire":0,"crash":1,"component_desc":"SERVICE BRAKES","description":"Driving slowly in a parking lot, I applied the brakes as I approached a parking space. Instead of slowing down, the car inexplicably accelerated quickly and did not respond to increased pressure on the brakes. The car was propelled into a metal post, resulting in my glasses flying off and a seat belt bruise, although the airbag did not deploy. I was examined by ambulance personnel at the scene. The car was towed, inspected by an insurance adjuster and eventually declared a total loss. There were no warning lamps prior to the incident and no reproduction of the incident was possible due to damage. The car has been relinquished to the insurance company. This was the first such incident occurring during 8 years of driving this vehicle.","canonical_url":"https://api.morvs.ai/vehicle-complaint/2201702"},{"cmplid":"2201703","date_received":"2026-04-29","make":"SUBARU","model":"OUTBACK","model_year":2018,"deaths":0,"injured":1,"fire":0,"crash":1,"component_desc":"UNKNOWN OR OTHER","description":"Driving slowly in a parking lot, I applied the brakes as I approached a parking space. Instead of slowing down, the car inexplicably accelerated quickly and did not respond to increased pressure on the brakes. The car was propelled into a metal post, resulting in my glasses flying off and a seat belt bruise, although the airbag did not deploy. I was examined by ambulance personnel at the scene. The car was towed, inspected by an insurance adjuster and eventually declared a total loss. There were no warning lamps prior to the incident and no reproduction of the incident was possible due to damage. The car has been relinquished to the insurance company. This was the first such incident occurring during 8 years of driving this vehicle.","canonical_url":"https://api.morvs.ai/vehicle-complaint/2201703"},{"cmplid":"2201704","date_received":"2026-04-29","make":"SUBARU","model":"OUTBACK","model_year":2018,"deaths":0,"injured":1,"fire":0,"crash":1,"component_desc":"FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","description":"Driving slowly in a parking lot, I applied the brakes as I approached a parking space. Instead of slowing down, the car inexplicably accelerated quickly and did not respond to increased pressure on the brakes. The car was propelled into a metal post, resulting in my glasses flying off and a seat belt bruise, although the airbag did not deploy. I was examined by ambulance personnel at the scene. The car was towed, inspected by an insurance adjuster and eventually declared a total loss. There were no warning lamps prior to the incident and no reproduction of the incident was possible due to damage. The car has been relinquished to the insurance company. This was the first such incident occurring during 8 years of driving this vehicle.","canonical_url":"https://api.morvs.ai/vehicle-complaint/2201704"},{"cmplid":"2200493","date_received":"2026-04-25","make":"SUBARU","model":"CROSSTREK","model_year":2018,"deaths":0,"injured":1,"fire":0,"crash":1,"component_desc":"UNKNOWN OR OTHER","description":"2018 Subaru Crosstrek rapidly accelerated unexpectedly while pulling into a parking space with the foot on the brake. Hit a concrete pole and sustained vehicle damage and injuries.","canonical_url":"https://api.morvs.ai/vehicle-complaint/2200493"},{"cmplid":"2199783","date_received":"2026-04-23","make":"SUBARU","model":"FORESTER","model_year":2025,"deaths":0,"injured":1,"fire":0,"crash":1,"component_desc":"AIR BAGS","description":"I was involved in a front-end motor vehicle collision while driving straight through an intersection. Another vehicle entered perpendicular to my path and stopped directly in front of me, resulting in a collision primarily impacting the front-left (driver’s side) of my vehicle.  The impact appeared significant, and the front airbags did not deploy. Additionally, there appeared to be a partial or unclear deployment of the passenger-side airbag system, which did not resemble a full and typical deployment.  The vehicle sustained substantial front-end damage, particularly on the driver’s side. I am concerned that the airbag system may not have functioned as expected for the severity and nature of the crash.  I am requesting that this incident be reviewed to determine whether the airbag system, sensors, or deployment logic performed within appropriate safety standards.  No warning lights or prior issues with the airbag system were observed prior to the incident.","canonical_url":"https://api.morvs.ai/vehicle-complaint/2199783"},{"cmplid":"2199357","date_received":"2026-04-22","make":"SUBARU","model":"FORESTER","model_year":2012,"deaths":0,"injured":0,"fire":1,"crash":0,"component_desc":"UNKNOWN OR OTHER","description":"I purchased the car Feb. 2026 from [XXX]  in Seagirt. There were no problems with it. In Saturday April 18 , 2026 I was driving on Parkway north. As I paid toll at Tinton Falls toll I proceeded to go and the car made weird noises followed by a loud pop and black smoke and flames appeared under the hood. The car was engulfed in flames. I exited the car right away and starting walking away from it and called 911. They came and put out fire and towed it. I did not have comprehensive coverage therefore not getting anything back. The dealership sold it as is so they aren't doing anything about it. I do not understand why that happened to my car since it only had 73,000 miles  INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)","canonical_url":"https://api.morvs.ai/vehicle-complaint/2199357"},{"cmplid":"2198395","date_received":"2026-04-20","make":"SUBARU","model":"IMPREZA","model_year":2025,"deaths":0,"injured":0,"fire":0,"crash":1,"component_desc":"SERVICE BRAKES","description":"The contact owns a 2025 Subaru Impreza. The contact stated that while their son was driving approximately 45 MPH, a loud pop sound came from the right side of the engine department, and then the steering wheel seized. The driver attempted to apply the brakes; however, the brakes failed. The vehicle ended up crashing into a nearby pole post. The air bags deployed. The driver received a hematoma on their left arm from embracing for impact of the embrace.  When the ambulance arrived, they tended to the injury, but the contact was not taken to receive further medical attention. The police department was contacted, and a police report was made. The vehicle was towed, but had not been deemed totaled as of yet. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 6,250.","canonical_url":"https://api.morvs.ai/vehicle-complaint/2198395"},{"cmplid":"2198396","date_received":"2026-04-20","make":"SUBARU","model":"IMPREZA","model_year":2025,"deaths":0,"injured":0,"fire":0,"crash":1,"component_desc":"STEERING","description":"The contact owns a 2025 Subaru Impreza. The contact stated that while their son was driving approximately 45 MPH, a loud pop sound came from the right side of the engine department, and then the steering wheel seized. The driver attempted to apply the brakes; however, the brakes failed. The vehicle ended up crashing into a nearby pole post. The air bags deployed. The driver received a hematoma on their left arm from embracing for impact of the embrace.  When the ambulance arrived, they tended to the injury, but the contact was not taken to receive further medical attention. The police department was contacted, and a police report was made. The vehicle was towed, but had not been deemed totaled as of yet. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 6,250.","canonical_url":"https://api.morvs.ai/vehicle-complaint/2198396"},{"cmplid":"2198397","date_received":"2026-04-20","make":"SUBARU","model":"IMPREZA","model_year":2025,"deaths":0,"injured":0,"fire":0,"crash":1,"component_desc":"ENGINE","description":"The contact owns a 2025 Subaru Impreza. The contact stated that while their son was driving approximately 45 MPH, a loud pop sound came from the right side of the engine department, and then the steering wheel seized. The driver attempted to apply the brakes; however, the brakes failed. The vehicle ended up crashing into a nearby pole post. The air bags deployed. The driver received a hematoma on their left arm from embracing for impact of the embrace.  When the ambulance arrived, they tended to the injury, but the contact was not taken to receive further medical attention. The police department was contacted, and a police report was made. The vehicle was towed, but had not been deemed totaled as of yet. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 6,250.","canonical_url":"https://api.morvs.ai/vehicle-complaint/2198397"},{"cmplid":"2198022","date_received":"2026-04-18","make":"SUBARU","model":"WRX","model_year":2023,"deaths":0,"injured":0,"fire":0,"crash":1,"component_desc":"SERVICE BRAKES","description":"Factory brake system is weak to slow down. The tree on the road stopped my car faster than the brakes did. Many videos and internet posts document this. Quick google search will provide a lot of information. Many owners with money upgrade calipers from tr model Amazon reviews purchasing brake pads provides stopping power. Subaru knows this and did it with 2007 wrx","canonical_url":"https://api.morvs.ai/vehicle-complaint/2198022"},{"cmplid":"2197691","date_received":"2026-04-17","make":"SUBARU","model":"FORESTER","model_year":2021,"deaths":0,"injured":0,"fire":1,"crash":0,"component_desc":"ENGINE","description":"While driving this car on April 4, 2026 at around 6PM, I experienced the distinct smell of gasoline.  I had driven for about 5 minutes on our way to a local restaurant that is approximately an 8 minute drive from our residence.  My wife said that she had just filled the gas tank that afternoon.  After arriving at the restaurant, I checked the gas cap to ensure it was tightly sealed.  I also checked to ensure no fuel was leaking from the car.  After finishing dinner, we I drove the car back to my residence and once again, 5 minutes into the drive, I smelled gasoline.  After we arrived home, I check the vehicle exterior for leaks and found no liquids under the car.  The following day, April 5, 2026 at approximately 1115 AM, having once again found no liquids or gasoline under my car, I drove the car to my local repair shop; an 8 minute drive.  About 5 minutes into the drive, I smelled gasoline again.  I parked the car at the repair shop, but while adjusting the parking to fit better between the painted lines, I saw and heard a large puff of smoke from the hood area.  I immediately put the car into Park, shut off the engine and ran from the car.  After exiting, I saw that the car ignited with visible fire under the engine compartment.  I called 911 to request fire department help.  No damage to any structures or other cars occurred.   Q1 Above:  No the car is totaled and unavailable for inspection as far as I know. Q2 Above:  I had to run from a  burning car. Q3 Above:  No. Q4 A","canonical_url":"https://api.morvs.ai/vehicle-complaint/2197691"},{"cmplid":"2197692","date_received":"2026-04-17","make":"SUBARU","model":"FORESTER","model_year":2021,"deaths":0,"injured":0,"fire":1,"crash":0,"component_desc":"FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM","description":"While driving this car on April 4, 2026 at around 6PM, I experienced the distinct smell of gasoline.  I had driven for about 5 minutes on our way to a local restaurant that is approximately an 8 minute drive from our residence.  My wife said that she had just filled the gas tank that afternoon.  After arriving at the restaurant, I checked the gas cap to ensure it was tightly sealed.  I also checked to ensure no fuel was leaking from the car.  After finishing dinner, we I drove the car back to my residence and once again, 5 minutes into the drive, I smelled gasoline.  After we arrived home, I check the vehicle exterior for leaks and found no liquids under the car.  The following day, April 5, 2026 at approximately 1115 AM, having once again found no liquids or gasoline under my car, I drove the car to my local repair shop; an 8 minute drive.  About 5 minutes into the drive, I smelled gasoline again.  I parked the car at the repair shop, but while adjusting the parking to fit better between the painted lines, I saw and heard a large puff of smoke from the hood area.  I immediately put the car into Park, shut off the engine and ran from the car.  After exiting, I saw that the car ignited with visible fire under the engine compartment.  I called 911 to request fire department help.  No damage to any structures or other cars occurred.   Q1 Above:  No the car is totaled and unavailable for inspection as far as I know. Q2 Above:  I had to run from a  burning car. Q3 Above:  No. Q4 A","canonical_url":"https://api.morvs.ai/vehicle-complaint/2197692"},{"cmplid":"2197693","date_received":"2026-04-17","make":"SUBARU","model":"FORESTER","model_year":2021,"deaths":0,"injured":0,"fire":1,"crash":0,"component_desc":"UNKNOWN OR OTHER","description":"While driving this car on April 4, 2026 at around 6PM, I experienced the distinct smell of gasoline.  I had driven for about 5 minutes on our way to a local restaurant that is approximately an 8 minute drive from our residence.  My wife said that she had just filled the gas tank that afternoon.  After arriving at the restaurant, I checked the gas cap to ensure it was tightly sealed.  I also checked to ensure no fuel was leaking from the car.  After finishing dinner, we I drove the car back to my residence and once again, 5 minutes into the drive, I smelled gasoline.  After we arrived home, I check the vehicle exterior for leaks and found no liquids under the car.  The following day, April 5, 2026 at approximately 1115 AM, having once again found no liquids or gasoline under my car, I drove the car to my local repair shop; an 8 minute drive.  About 5 minutes into the drive, I smelled gasoline again.  I parked the car at the repair shop, but while adjusting the parking to fit better between the painted lines, I saw and heard a large puff of smoke from the hood area.  I immediately put the car into Park, shut off the engine and ran from the car.  After exiting, I saw that the car ignited with visible fire under the engine compartment.  I called 911 to request fire department help.  No damage to any structures or other cars occurred.   Q1 Above:  No the car is totaled and unavailable for inspection as far as I know. Q2 Above:  I had to run from a  burning car. Q3 Above:  No. Q4 A","canonical_url":"https://api.morvs.ai/vehicle-complaint/2197693"},{"cmplid":"2197129","date_received":"2026-04-15","make":"SUBARU","model":"OUTBACK","model_year":2023,"deaths":0,"injured":0,"fire":0,"crash":1,"component_desc":"VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL","description":"The contact owns a 2023 Subaru Outback. While turning into a parking spot, the accelerator pedal was slightly depressed, and the vehicle unintendedly accelerated, crashing into a parked vehicle on the driver's side. The contact stated that the vehicle continued to move forward after the crash into the next parking spot. No warning lights illuminated. The dealer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 20,300.","canonical_url":"https://api.morvs.ai/vehicle-complaint/2197129"},{"cmplid":"2196291","date_received":"2026-04-13","make":"SUBARU","model":"FORESTER","model_year":2010,"deaths":0,"injured":0,"fire":0,"crash":1,"component_desc":"UNKNOWN OR OTHER","description":"The 2010 Subaru Forester when the Subaru was in reverse while being parked it  accelerated (lunged) forward at a high speed and I DID NOT put the gear shift in forward!  The 2010 Subaru Forester crashed into the back of a neighbor's Honda. My personal safety was put at risk due to without me doing so, the Subaru accelerated forward causing damage to both the Subaru and my neighbor's Honda. Had this happened if someone was walking by and there was not a car to block the Subaru, they would have likely been killed. Once the Subaru stopped, the gear shift was in park and I did not move it there. Then it was very challenging to put the gear shift in reverse to back the Subaru off the Honda. There are online AI generated reports of this happening to Subaru Foresters. The Subaru is now at a body shop for inspection. There were NO warning lamps,  messages or other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure.","canonical_url":"https://api.morvs.ai/vehicle-complaint/2196291"},{"cmplid":"2195431","date_received":"2026-04-10","make":"SUBARU","model":"LEGACY","model_year":2022,"deaths":0,"injured":0,"fire":0,"crash":1,"component_desc":"ENGINE","description":"I experienced unintended acceleration while operating my vehicle. I was slowly pulling into a parking space at a gym when, without warning, the vehicle suddenly accelerated rapidly forward. I did not intentionally press the accelerator at that time.  The unexpected acceleration caused the vehicle to surge ahead and collide with a light post, resulting in significant damage to the front bumper. Fortunately, there were no pedestrians or other vehicles in front of me, so no injuries occurred.  This incident created a serious safety risk, as the sudden and uncontrolled acceleration could have resulted in harm to myself or others if anyone had been in the vehicle’s path.  At this time, it is UNKNOWN whether the issue has been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or service center. It is also UNKNOWN if any warning lights, messages, or prior symptoms were present before the incident.  The vehicle is available for inspection upon request.","canonical_url":"https://api.morvs.ai/vehicle-complaint/2195431"}]}