2023 Subaru Outback: Forward Collision Avoidance complaints
Owner-reported issue (NHTSA complaints, not a recall)
Symptoms
NHTSA has 22 owner complaints for the 2023 Subaru Outback that list the forward collision avoidance component. Complaints are individual owner reports, not verified defects.
Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11754558 (filed 08/03/2026): “Phantom braking of pre-collision braking 2023 subaru outback turbo wednesday, july 29, 2026. 9:30 am, sunny day driving south on local city street. brakes slammed on, car stopped, flashing yellow lights on left combination meter stating that pre-collision braking was activated. there was no vehic…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11749144 (filed 07/08/2026): “The advanced driver assistance system (eyesight/automatic emergency braking), the service brakes, and the central electrical system malfunctioned. the vehicle is currently held at an authorized dealership and is available for inspection.on monday, june 22, 2026, at approximately 4:47 pm, while trave…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11651579 (filed 03/30/2025): “When going down my driveway, the (rab) reverse automatic braking system will often times turn itself off and not reset like the manual say's it should. i have to stop the car, shut it off and open the door to ensure everything is off and restart the car to get it to reset. it has been in the dealer…”
Likely causes
These complaints do not establish a single root cause; read the examples above and get a diagnosis.
Fix, in plain English
No single fix is established by these reports. Check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls, ask a dealer about technical service bulletins (TSBs) or extended warranty coverage, then have the system diagnosed.
DIY difficulty: Varies
Depends on the specific failure; get a diagnosis first. (Our assessment.)
Cost
No sourced cost range for this issue. Get a written quote after diagnosis.
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