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2012 Subaru Outback

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$28,995 - $39,495
2012 Subaru Outback
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Key Specifications for 2012 Subaru Outback

Fuel Economy 6.9 - 11.8 City/HWY combined
Horsepower 170 - 256 hp
Drivetrain All-Wheel Drive
Engine Gasoline
Torque 170 - 247 ft-lb
Seats 5
 

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Recall Information

* Data provided by Transport Canada
Recall number
Recall date
System affected
Model year(s) affected
Recall number
2020-001
Recall date
2020-01-02
System affected
Airbag
Model year(s) affected
2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014
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Manufacturer Recall Number:
TKC-20
Units Affected:
23,159
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
Issue: This recall is for certain vehicles that had an airbag inflator replaced as a part of an earlier recall campaign. This recall provides a final repair. Long-term exposure to high absolute humidity and temperature, combined with high temperature cycling, may eventually degrade the propellant contained in the passenger-front airbag. This could cause the airbag to deploy with more force than normal. If the airbag inflator ruptures, fragments could be propelled toward vehicle occupants or cause damage to the airbag assembly, preventing its proper function. Safety Risk: If the vehicle is involved in a crash requiring an airbag deployment, the airbag inflator could rupture and create a risk of injury. Corrective Actions: Owners will be notified by mail and instructed to take their vehicle to a dealer to inspect the passenger-front airbag inflator. The passenger-front airbag module or inflator will be replaced as necessary. Note: The Canadian climate results in the propellant degrading slowly. This recall is being conducted as a precaution to address future risk. It is expected that all airbag inflators will be replaced before their function would be affected.
Recall number
2019-191
Recall date
2019-04-18
System affected
Electrical
Model year(s) affected
2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014
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Manufacturer Recall Number:
WUF-91
Units Affected:
100
Notification Type:
Service Campaign Mfr
Issue: A problem with certain replacement ignition switches may allow the key turn out of the “ON” position while driving. This could cause the engine to turn off suddenly. It could also cause the airbag system not to work properly in a crash. Note: This is a voluntary service campaign that is not being conducted under the requirements of the Motor Vehicle Safety Act. This problem only affects certain parts used for replacement of original parts. Safety Risk: A sudden loss of engine power could increase the risk of a crash. An airbag system that does not work properly in a crash could cause an increased risk of injuries. Corrective Actions: The company will notify owners by mail and instruct them to take their vehicle to a dealer to inspect the ignition switch, and replace it as necessary.
Recall number
2019-013
Recall date
2019-01-10
System affected
Airbag
Model year(s) affected
2010 2011 2012 2013 2014
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Manufacturer Recall Number:
TKC-19
Units Affected:
102,110
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
Issue: On certain vehicles, long-term exposure to high absolute humidity and temperature, combined with high temperature cycling, may eventually degrade the propellant contained in the passenger-front airbag. This could cause the airbag to deploy with more force than normal. If the airbag inflator ruptures, fragments could be propelled toward vehicle occupants or cause damage to the airbag assembly, preventing its proper function. Safety Risk: If the vehicle is involved in a crash requiring an airbag deployment, the airbag inflator could rupture and create a risk of injury. Corrective Action: Owners will be notified by mail and instructed to take their vehicle to a dealer to have the passenger-front airbag inflator replaced. Note: The Canadian climate results in the propellant degrading slowly. This recall is being conducted as a precaution to address future risk. It is expected that all airbag inflators will be replaced before their function would be affected.
Recall number
2018-502
Recall date
2018-09-14
System affected
Brakes
Model year(s) affected
2010 2011 2012 2013 2014
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Manufacturer Recall Number:
WTV-81
Units Affected:
3,486
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles equipped with manual transmissions, components within the control unit for the electronic parking brake (EPB) may crack with vehicle use over time. If this were to occur, the brake warning lamp would illuminate and the EPB may not apply as intended. This could result in the unintended movement of a parked vehicle, increasing the risk of crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will replace the Parking Brake Actuator with a more durable one.
Recall number
2016-471
Recall date
2016-09-26
System affected
Visual System
Model year(s) affected
2010 2011 2012 2013
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Manufacturer Recall Number:
WTK-71
Units Affected:
38,629
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, a manufacturing defect could cause the windshield wipers to become inoperable. If an obstruction (such as snow or ice in the cowl area of the windshield) prevents the wipers from returning to the “park” position when wipers are turned off, the wiper arms would be forced to "park" at a higher than intended position on the windshield. The wiper arms will continuously attempt to return to the normal park position, generating an excessive amount of electrical current in the wiper motor bottom cover, possibly resulting in overheating. This could result in the windshield wipers becoming inoperable, or a possible fire in the bottom cover area of the wiper motor. These issues could impair the driver’s visibility and increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will replace the front wiper motor bottom cover assembly with a countermeasure one.
Recall number
2013-063
Recall date
2013-02-25
System affected
Accessories
Model year(s) affected
2010 2011 2012 2013
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Manufacturer Recall Number:
WQF-42
Units Affected:
2,813
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles equipped with a dealer-installed accessory remote engine starter, if the fob is dropped, movement of the internal battery retaining clip may occur and cause damage to a component on the printed circuit board. Under this condition, the fob may transmit an engine start (or stop) request without the user pressing the button. If the vehicle is in range and receives the request, the engine may start and run for up to 15 minutes (or until a stop request is received). The engine may continue to start and stop until the fob battery is depleted, or until the vehicle runs out of fuel. If that occurs when the vehicle is parked in an enclosed area, such as a garage, there is a risk of carbon monoxide build-up, which could result in asphyxiation or carbon monoxide poisoning. Correction: Dealers will replace the remote engine starter fob.
Recall number
2012-048
Recall date
2012-02-09
System affected
Airbag
Model year(s) affected
2012
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Manufacturer Recall Number:
WVZ-36
Units Affected:
6
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, the side curtain airbag inflators may have been incorrectly manufactured and, as a result, one or both airbags may not deploy as intended. Failure of a side curtain airbag to deploy during a crash (where deployment is warranted), could increase the risk of personal injury to the seat occupant. Correction: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace one or both side curtain airbag assemblies.
Recall number
2011-414
Recall date
2011-11-29
System affected
Brakes
Model year(s) affected
2012
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Manufacturer Recall Number:
WVY-35
Units Affected:
4,145
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, a seal within the brake master cylinder may have deformed during vehicle assembly. As such, the driver may experience extended brake pedal travel and increased stopping distance, which could result in a crash causing property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the brake master cylinder assembly.
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