| Issue ID | 1714761 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11386116 |
| Manufacurer | Subaru of America, Inc. |
| Brand | SUBARU |
| Model | OUTBACK |
| Model Year | 2021 |
| File date | 15/12/20 |
| Component | STRUCTURE:BODY |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | A design flaw in the remote (required for both keyless entry and vehicle operation) leads to accidental trunk openings due to "pocket trunk opening". This is a safety hazard as it could lead to humans or animals entering the vehicle, as well as a potential route to water damage. This happens while the vehicle is parked and locked, and the key is in one's pocket and in range (eg in a house near the driveway) |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 500 |
| Number of Occurences | |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | ASHEVILLE, NC |
| VIN pattern | 4S4BTADC6M3XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | |
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| Date of purchase | 06/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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| Type of child seat code | |
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