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2015 SUBARU OUTBACK Recalled by Subaru of America, Inc. — ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)

Date: April 27, 2016
Company: Subaru of America, Inc.
Status: Ongoing
Source: NHTSA

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will perform an ABS activation, then flush and replace the brake fluid, free of charge. The recall began on May 20, 2016. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2783. Subaru's number for this recall is WTC-64.

Affected Products

2015 SUBARU OUTBACK. Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2015 Legacy and Outback vehicles manufactured on July 20, 2015. The brake fluid used in these vehicles may contain excess moisture which may adversely affect the performance of the electronic stability control system. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems."

Why Was This Recalled?

Poor performance of the electronic stability control system when it is activated may result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Where Was This Sold?

Nationwide

About Subaru of America, Inc.

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Data sourced from the NHTSA. Last updated March 27, 2026. View original report