2024 Subaru Outback: Forward Collision Avoidance complaints
Owner-reported issue (NHTSA complaints, not a recall)
Symptoms
NHTSA has 18 owner complaints for the 2024 Subaru Outback that list the forward collision avoidance component. Complaints are individual owner reports, not verified defects.
Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11763288 (filed 09/10/2026): “My 2024 subaru outback rapidly deaccelerated/tried to stop in the middle of the highway twice! this is a safety issue and an accident waiting to happen. this car has been to the subaru dealer 4 times for this issue and the dealer says they can’t figure it out. the last time the car slowed drastic…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11763292 (filed 09/10/2026): “I own a 2024 subaru outback limited xt, vin [xxx]. while traveling approximately 45–50 mph on a four-lane road with adaptive cruise control (acc) engaged, my vehicle suddenly and rapidly decelerated and automatically applied the brakes as i approached a police vehicle traveling in the lane immediate…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11762961 (filed 09/09/2026): “Automatic braking applied without warning . it activated with no imminent threat and cause my car to stop on the road . it would not go forward pushing the gas pedal and i had to stop in the road completely and put it in park and then put it in drive before i could proceed down the road .…”
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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