Lineartronic judder / torque converter
usually 80,000–180,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Judder at low speed, whine
Fix: Fluid change; valve body / converter
€300–3,000
Common faults, service intervals and costs
Subaru Outback VI (BT)
2021–now · Subaru Outback 6 (BT)
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engines covered
1
known faults
2
official recalls
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The Subaru Outback VI (BT) has been built since 2021.
For this generation we cover 1 engines and 1 known faults, each with the mileage range where it usually appears.
The most expensive known risk is Lineartronic judder / torque converter: it usually appears at 80,000–180,000 km and costs €300–3,000 to fix.
Engines
| Engine | Fuel | Timing drive | Oil |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6 / 2.0 / 2.5 boxer (Subaru FB) | Petrol | Chain | 0W-20 · API SN · ~4.8 L · every 15,000 km |
Faults by engine
1.6 / 2.0 / 2.5 boxer (Subaru FB)
No typical faults on record.
Gearboxes
Lineartronic CVT
Scheduled service
Intervals and typical prices for the 1.6 / 2.0 / 2.5 boxer (Subaru FB) engine. Other engines differ in oil, timing drive and some filters; the app gives the exact plan.
| Item | Interval | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Transfer case / rear differential oilTransmission | every 80,000 km | €60–160 |
| Engine oil + oil filterEngine | every 15,000 km or every 12 months | €70–150 |
| Cabin (pollen) filterClimate | every 15,000 km or every 12 months | €15–40 |
| Brake fluidBrakes | every 24 months | €50–95 |
| A/C service (regas + desiccant)Climate | every 24 months | €70–150 |
| Air filterEngine | every 30,000 km or every 24 months | €15–45 |
| Spark plugsIgnition | every 60,000 km or every 48 months | €50–160 |
| CVT fluidTransmission | every 60,000 km | €120–280 |
| Auxiliary (serpentine) beltEngine | every 120,000 km | €70–180 |
| Coolant replacementCooling | every 150,000 km or every 96 months | €70–150 |
| Timing chain inspection (listen on cold start)Engine | every 150,000 km | €0–120 |
| Front brake padsBrakes | usually at 30,000–60,000 km | €60–150 |
| Front brake discs + padsBrakes | usually at 60,000–120,000 km | €150–320 |
| Rear brake padsBrakes | usually at 50,000–90,000 km | €50–130 |
| Tyres (set of 4)Wheels | usually at 40,000–60,000 km | €320–700 |
| Wiper bladesBody | checked at service | €20–50 |
| 12V batteryElectrical | checked at service | €100–220 |
Most common engine versions in the EU
New cars of this generation registered in the EU, Iceland and Norway 2010–2025: 29,071, of which 114 in Croatia. The share shows how common each version is.
| Version | Share | Years | CO₂ | Fuel use |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6 / 2.0 / 2.5 boxer (Subaru FB)2.5 (2,498 cm³) · 124 kW (169 hp) · Petrol | 94.5 % | 2021–2025 | 193 g/km | 8.6 L |
| 1.6 / 2.0 / 2.5 boxer (Subaru FB)2.5 (2,498 cm³) · 129 kW (175 hp) · Petrol | 4.7 % | 2021–2022 | 193 g/km | 8.6 L |
Source: European Environment Agency (EEA), monitoring of CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars, CC BY 4.0. CO₂ and fuel use are official type-approval values (WLTP from 2021), not real-world consumption.
Owner complaints in the US
Which systems owners reported to the US agency NHTSA and at what mileage. Complaints are not confirmed faults and some relate to recalls. Sample: 135 complaints.
Official recalls
Recalls the manufacturer published in the United Kingdom for this model (2). The same recalls usually apply across Europe. Ask an authorised dealer to check by VIN whether your car is affected and whether the work has been done.
- Lights SRT 351 - Malfunction of inhibitor switch on CVT01/11/2024 · R/2024/391
- Brakes / ABS / ESP The eyesight logic may cause an un-necessary activation of the pre-collision braking01/03/2022 · R/2022/053
Common questions
Does the Subaru Outback VI (BT) have a timing chain or a timing belt?
1.6 / 2.0 / 2.5 boxer (Subaru FB): chain.
What are the known problems with the Subaru Outback VI (BT)?
The faults with the highest risk: lineartronic judder / torque converter (80,000–180,000 km, €300–3,000). The full list by engine is on this page.
What should you check when buying a used Subaru Outback VI (BT)?
Before you buy, ask an authorised dealer to check by VIN that the recalls have been done (2 have been published for this model). On the test drive, watch for these signs: judder at low speed, whine. The full checklist is in the guide to buying a used car.
Other generations
Subaru Outback IV (BR) 2009–2014Subaru Outback V (BS) 2014–2020Subaru Outback III (BP) 2003–2009
Models with the same engines
These models share engines with this car, so they share some of its faults too.
Subaru XV II (GT) 2017–2023Subaru Forester V (SK) 2018–Subaru Crosstrek 2023–
Sources and notes
Faults, intervals and prices are indicative and collected from public sources and owner experience; always rely on the service book and a qualified workshop. Test statistics: DVSA – Anonymised MOT tests and results, Open Government Licence v3.0. Dutch tests: RDW Open Data (CC0). Engine versions: EEA, monitoring of CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars (CC BY 4.0, DG CLIMA). Owner complaints: NHTSA ODI (public domain). Recalls: DVSA Vehicle Safety Branch Recalls Database, OGL v3.0. Brand and model names are trademarks of their owners and are used only to describe the vehicles.
Updated 08/10/2026