Windshield cracks or distorts

What got replaced

Owners who name the part that was replaced mention the windshield (105 reports).

Recalls and investigations

No recall on the windshield and wipers covers the 2021 model year as of Sep 9, 2026.

When it happens

The middle half of failures fell between 2,000 and 9,200 miles, from the 34 reports that gave a mileage.

What owners wrote

“Windshield spontaneously cracked on passenger side at eye level after 5 months, 5,700 miles”

Filed Oct 24, 2021 · 5,700 miles

“After less than 3,000 miles and 6 months, the windshield spontaneously cracked from about 1/3 the way up the driver-side post horizontally about 12” toward the center of the car, then up vertically about 10” and then horizontally about 24” further toward the center of the car. This was reported to Subaru of America with Case # 1-73126830225 on 2021-08-18.”

Filed Aug 24, 2021 · 3,000 miles

“While driving on residential street, I heard a pop and saw my windshield crack. My speed at the time of this incident was 30mph. There was no impact with a foreign object. Crack is in front of the Eyesight camera and is affecting the functionality of vehicle's safety features. This is a 2021 Outback with approximately 3200 miles.”

Filed Jul 29, 2021 · 3,200 miles

“The windshield cracked shortly after purchase. We had the windshield replaced and within 4 months the windshield is now chipped in three places. This is a safety issue because a cracked windshield impairs visibility while driving.”

Filed Jul 19, 2021

Other problems on this car

• Battery dies or the car will not start 43 reports
• Infotainment, screen or backup camera fails 27 reports