2016 Subaru Outback
2016 Subaru Outback in NHTSA data: length 482 cm, curb weight 1,614–1,744 kg and 4 recall campaigns.
2016 Subaru Outback at a glance
NHTSA lists 2 specification rows for the 2016 Subaru Outback. Overall length is 482 cm (189.8 in), width 184 cm, height 168 cm and wheelbase 275 cm (108.3 in). Curb weight is 1,614–1,744 kg (3,558–3,845 lb). Against the 2015 model year NHTSA lists overall length 482 cm (2015: 482 cm) and curb weight 1,614–1,744 kg (2015: 1,614–1,744 kg).
Variants and dimensions
One row per variant as NHTSA’s Canadian vehicle specifications list it. Metric values are NHTSA’s; inches and pounds are converted here.
| Variant (as listed by NHTSA) | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Curb weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OUTBACK 4DR WAGON AWD 2.5i | 482 cm189.8 in | 184 cm72.4 in | 168 cm66.1 in | 275 cm108.3 in | 1,614 kg3,558 lb |
| OUTBACK 4DR WAGON AWD 3.6R | 482 cm189.8 in | 184 cm72.4 in | 168 cm66.1 in | 275 cm108.3 in | 1,744 kg3,845 lb |
Recall campaigns for the 2016 Subaru Outback
NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for this make, model and model year, 1 of them with an NHTSA do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. This is not a check of one car: whether a campaign is open on a specific vehicle depends on its VIN. Check an exact VIN on NHTSA.gov.
| Campaign | Reported | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19V910000 | 19 December 2019 | AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE | Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Outback vehicles. A replacement air bag control module may have been installed that is not compatible with the passenger air bag module, possibly affecting air bag deployment. |
| 16V292000 | 11 May 2016 | STEERING:COLUMN | Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Legacy and Outback vehicles manufactured February 29, 2016, to May 6, 2016. The steering column on the affected vehicles may have been improperly machined, and as a result, turning the steering wheel may have no effect on the direction of the… NHTSA: do not drive |
| 15V794000 | 24 November 2015 | POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT | Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2016 Legacy vehicles manufactured October 24, 2015, to November 16, 2015, and Outback vehicles manufactured October 24, 2015, to November 17, 2015. Due to the improper tightening of the securing nuts, the drive shaft may separate from the rear… |
| 15V502000 | 10 August 2015 | POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT | Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2015 and 2016 model year Subaru Legacy 4-Door and Outback vehicles manufactured July 3, 2015, to July 27, 2015. Transmission oil may leak from a deformed seal cap on the propeller shaft yoke. |
Other Outback model years
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Data from NHTSA vPIC and the NHTSA recalls API, fetched 17 October 2026. See how the data is built.