2020-2021 Subaru Outback recalled twice due to software concerns

UPDATE, December 6: Adding to concerns surrounding an autonomous emergency braking system software fault, Subaru is recalling 3769 units of the 2020-2021 Outback over a separate issue.

The latest recall is due to concerns with the software logic within the Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system, which may cause the vehicle’s post-collision brake function to not operate as intended.

If this occurs, the brakes could fail to automatically apply after an incident – potentially resulting in a secondary vehicle collision.

The original recall notice with a full list of affected VINs can be found here.

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December 1: Subaru Australia has recalled 5402 examples of its 2020-2021 Outback all-terrain wagon due to concerns with the software for its ‘EyeSight’ autonomous emergency braking (AEB) system.

The issue is isolated to the current sixth-generation Outback that went on sale in early 2021, marketed as a model-year 2021 vehicle.

According to the recall notice published by the Department for Infrastructure, a software issue within the EyeSight system could lead to an unexpected activation of the vehicle’s autonomous emergency braking feature.

The issue could result in a vehicle accident, with the risk of injury or death to occupants and/or other road users.

Subaru says it will contact affected owners, and will rectify the issue via a software update free of charge at a dealership.

The company can be contacted directly by calling 1800 226 643 or by visiting a dealership, found here.

A VIN list for the affected vehicles can be found here.