# 2020 SUBARU OUTBACK — LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION
> NHTSA complaint `2053178` · 2025-01-04 · Subaru of America, Inc.
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 0
- **Fire:** No
- **Crash:** Yes
- **Police report:** No
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** Yes
## Vehicle
- **Make:** SUBARU
- **Model:** OUTBACK
- **Year:** 2020
- **Manufacturer:** Subaru of America, Inc.
- **Component:** LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION
- **Speed:** 5 mph
## Narrative
The Subaru front camera incorrectly detected a hazard.  The automatic braking system engaged and locked the steering.  I skidded off the pavement, causing damage to the car.  At the time of the accident, the blind sight warning lights flashed on the dash signaling that they were disabled.  I was going very slow in a driveway.  No personal damage just property damage and damage to the car.  I have let the insurance company know about the issue and the collision center.  I have had periodic instances where the warning signals of blind sight disabled have come on the vehicle.  I  informed Subaru in August 2024 about the issue at my last maintenance appointment.  There is also a software update required on the vehicle.  I asked Subaru to update the software in August 2024, but I was told by a service  technician that it was not possible to update .  I had to make a separate appointment for the software update as it took a long time.
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