2021 Subaru Outback
2021 Subaru Outback in NHTSA data: length 486 cm, curb weight 1,655–1,780 kg and 4 recall campaigns.
2021 Subaru Outback at a glance
NHTSA lists 3 specification rows for the 2021 Subaru Outback. Overall length is 486 cm (191.3 in), width 190 cm, height 169 cm and wheelbase 275 cm (108.3 in). Curb weight is 1,655–1,780 kg (3,649–3,924 lb). Against the 2020 model year NHTSA lists overall length 486 cm (2020: 486 cm) and curb weight 1,655–1,780 kg (2020: 1,655–1,780 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 CONVIENCE/TOURING/LIMITED | 486 cm191.3 in | 190 cm74.8 in | 169 cm66.5 in | 275 cm108.3 in | 1,655 kg3,649 lb |
| OUTBACK 4DR WAGON LIMITED XT/PREMIER XT | 486 cm191.3 in | 190 cm74.8 in | 169 cm66.5 in | 275 cm108.3 in | 1,780 kg3,924 lb |
| OUTBACK 4DR WAGON PREMIER/OUTDOOR XT | 486 cm191.3 in | 190 cm74.8 in | 169 cm66.5 in | 275 cm108.3 in | 1,705 kg3,759 lb |
Recall campaigns for the 2021 Subaru Outback
NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for this make, model and model year. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24V227000 | 22 March 2024 | AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER | Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Outback and Legacy vehicles. A capacitor in the sensors for the Occupant Detection System (ODS) may crack and short circuit, which can prevent the front passenger air bag from deploying in a crash. |
| 23V755000 | 9 November 2023 | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH | Subaru of America, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2021 Crosstrek, 2022 Forester, 2021-2023 Legacy, and Outback vehicles. An insufficient weld may allow water to enter the inhibitor switch, causing it to fail. |
| 22V485000 | 8 July 2022 | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM) | Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Outback and Legacy vehicles. A programming error in the Transmission Control Unit (TCU) may allow the clutch to engage before the drive chain is completely clamped. |
| 21V024000 | 26 January 2021 | POWER TRAIN:SHIFT LINKAGE/CABLE/ROD | Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2021 Outback and Impreza vehicles. The continuously variable transmission (CVT) select lever cable nut may not have been tightened properly, allowing the nut to loosen. |
Other Outback model years
Decode the VIN of a 2021 Subaru Outback
Data from NHTSA vPIC and the NHTSA recalls API, fetched 17 October 2026. See how the data is built.