2006 Subaru Outback Sport Recalls
No NHTSA recalls on record for the 2006 Subaru Outback Sport. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the air bags. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Complaints by component
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.
“Alternative transportation was suppose to be provided at no additional cost to me. They provided me with a rental car which required me to put a $25.00 deposit down and which the rental company would not refund me the end after I returned the car. This, to me, is not providing me with alternative…”
“Airbag light at the lower l side of the instrument cluster remains illuminated. Annoying chime sounds the entire time the car is on. I've read online that the problem lies in a pcb up by the map lights. Will check the solder on all resisters and leds on that pcb. Most who reflow the solder claim…”
“The fuel door release cable rusted through and came attached from the lever on the floor of the drivers side footwell.”
“I have 2006 subaru out back sport wagon which is a basic subaru impreza wagon with dual paint. Automatic transmission. While on road car begin to choke and check engine light and cruisecontrol light came on and start blinking. The car engine wants to cut off whenever in stop so in low idle and it…”
“I have 2006 subaru out back sport wagon which is a basic subaru impreza wagon with dual paint. Automatic transmission. While on road car begin to choke and check engine light and cruisecontrol light came on and start blinking. The car engine wants to cut off whenever in stop so in low idle and it…”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2006 Subaru Outback Sport as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.