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Safety features
Yes = VIN reported. Standard = manufacturer’s model guide. Optional = installation unconfirmed. Tap ⓘ for details.
Active Safety & Crash Avoidance
Lane-departure warning (LDW) Dealer reported
Rear cross-traffic alert Dealer reported
Adaptive cruise control (ACC) Dealer reported
Backup / rearview camera Dealer reported
Passive Safety & Structural Protection
Frontal airbags Yes
Side curtain airbags Yes
Side torso / seat airbags Yes
Additional reported safety equipment · 2 +
Seat beltsManufacturer reported · Manual
Side-Impact Air BagsDealer listed
Equipment does not establish crash performance. Driver assistance requires an attentive driver. Confirm optional equipment and connected-service activation with the dealer. Manufacturer data: NHTSA VIN decode, checked Sep 23, 2026.
Recalls, investigations and service information +
Open safety recalls
A current VIN-specific recall result is not available in this report. Crash-test ratings do not establish whether recalls have been repaired. Ask the dealer for the current recall status and completed repair records for this VIN.
VIN: 4S4BSAFC5J3384637
Matched year, make and model · not VIN-specific
NHTSA investigations and service information
Defect investigations
0 NHTSA investigations found for this model year
Manufacturer communications
432 communications found for this model year
These records can include service bulletins, repair instructions, campaigns, warranty extensions, software updates and other manufacturer notices. The total is not a problem rate or reliability score.
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Document 11012260
This bulletin is for information purposes only.The bulletin adresses design changes of the headlamps and rear combination lamps, where moisture and or condensation may develop on the inside of the lamp lenses.
Document 11012269
In the interest of customer satisfaction, Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) is extending the Warranty coverage time period for the fuel pump impeller to 15 years.
Document 11013494
In the interest of customer satisfaction, Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) is extending the Warranty coverage time period for the fuel pump impeller to 15 years.
Document 11013525
A head unit OTA will be available via cellular network for Mid and High Grade CP1.5 head units.
Document 11013530
This announcement is in regard to special service tool shipment will be shipped directly to the Subar retailers during February.
Document 11013550
In the interest of customer satisfaction, Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) is extending the Data Communication Module (DCM) Warranty from 3 years (36 months) of 36,000 miles to 8 years (96 months) or 100,000 miles, whichever comes first.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Checked Sep 23, 2026. Records match 2018 Subaru Outback, not a specific VIN.
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Vehicle information checked Sep 23, 2026. Model-level information is identified separately from equipment reported for this VIN.
Vehicle specifications
Specifications and features
VIN-decoded specifications
Engine horsepower
175 hp
Gross vehicle weight rating
Class 1C: 4,001 - 5,000 lb (1,814 - 2,268 kg)
Dealer-provided specifications
Engine
2.5L DOHC 16 Valve 4-Cylinder
Dealer-listed features 17
Backup Camera
Fog Lights
Side-Impact Air Bags
Bluetooth
AWD
Roof Rack
Cruise Control
Keyless Entry
Android Auto
Apple Car Play
Heated Seats
Power Seats
Automatic Climate Control
Lane Departure Warning
Leather Seats
Adaptive Cruise Control
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
VIN-decoded details come from NHTSA vPIC. Features are listed by the dealer for this vehicle; confirm equipment with the dealer.
Exact VIN decode
Factory configuration and equipment
Series
Wagon body style
Vehicle type
MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV)
Doors
4
Engine
2.5L · 4-cylinder
Engine model
U5
Manufactured in
LAFAYETTE, INDIANA, UNITED STATES (USA)
Source: NHTSA vPIC. Decoded Sep 23, 2026. Blank fields are omitted because manufacturer VIN reporting varies.
EPA-matched vehicle configuration
Fuel economy, emissions and ownership estimates
City
25 MPG
Highway
32 MPG
Combined
28 MPG
Fuel type
Regular Gasoline
EPA vehicle category
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Fuel used per 100 miles
3.6 gallons
Estimated annual fuel cost
$2,300
Estimated monthly fuel cost
$192
Estimated fuel cost per 100 miles
$15.33
EPA five-year savings
$0
Tailpipe CO₂
320 g/mile
Greenhouse gas score
6 of 10
Fuel economy score
6 of 10
Automatic engine stop/start
Not equipped
Cylinder deactivation
Not equipped
Petroleum use
10.6 barrels/year
Matched to this vehicle's decoded configuration: Outback AWD · Auto (AV-S7), 4 cyl, 2.5 L. Source: U.S. EPA. Retrieved Sep 23, 2026.
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Dealer-listed features 17
Backup Camera
Fog Lights
Side-Impact Air Bags
Bluetooth
AWD
Roof Rack
Cruise Control
Keyless Entry
Android Auto
Apple Car Play
Heated Seats
Power Seats
Automatic Climate Control
Lane Departure Warning
Leather Seats
Adaptive Cruise Control
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Safety features
Yes = VIN reported. Standard = manufacturer’s model guide. Optional = installation unconfirmed. Tap ⓘ for details.
Some equipment sources are temporarily unavailable. Available evidence is shown below; these checks are incomplete.
Active Safety & Crash Avoidance
Lane-departure warning (LDW) Dealer reported
Rear cross-traffic alert Dealer reported
Adaptive cruise control (ACC) Dealer reported
Backup / rearview camera Dealer reported
Passive Safety & Structural Protection
Frontal airbags Yes
Side curtain airbags Yes
Side torso / seat airbags Yes
Additional reported safety equipment · 2 +
Seat beltsManufacturer reported · Manual
Side-Impact Air BagsDealer listed
Equipment does not establish crash performance. Driver assistance requires an attentive driver. Confirm optional equipment and connected-service activation with the dealer. Manufacturer data: NHTSA VIN decode, checked Sep 23, 2026.
