Where are the airbags in a Subaru Outback?
The 2019 Subaru Outback airbags are located in the steering wheel, dash, as well as the a pillar, b pillar and c pillar. The purpose of an airbag is to help the passenger in the car reduce their speed in collision without getting injured.
What brand of airbags does Subaru use?
Takata airbags
Several Subaru models have Takata airbags and are subject to recalls. Some Subaru models do have Takata airbags and are under recall. Subaru only used these airbags on the front passenger side in certain models. Driver’s side airbags in Subaru vehicles reportedly do not have Takata inflators.
How many airbags does a Subaru Outback have?
eight airbags
The Outback also features eight airbags, height-adjustable head restraints in every seating position, and a ring-shaped reinforcement frame as standard equipment to help provide all-around impact protection.
How long does it take to replace an airbag in a Subaru Outback?
The time to replace the front-passenger airbag inflator is approximately two hours. However, it may be necessary to leave your vehicle for an extended period of time on the day of your appointment to allow your retailer flexibility in scheduling.
At what speed do Subaru airbags deploy?
Frontal air bags are generally designed to deploy in “moderate to severe” frontal or near-frontal crashes, which are defined as crashes that are equivalent to hitting a solid, fixed barrier at 8 to 14 mph or higher. (This would be equivalent to striking a parked car of similar size at about 16 to 28 mph or higher.)
How safe is a Subaru Outback?
Much like the IIHS, the NHTSA has always given the Outback high marks in terms of safety. The 2020 Subaru Outback also earned a five-star safety rating, as did the 2019 Subaru Outback. The last Outback to earn any less than a five-star rating was the 2012 model, which the NHTSA gave a four-star overall safety rating.
Does Subaru fix recalls for free?
Subaru is committed to keeping our family of owners safe and informed. Notifying owners with open recalls to schedule repair service at their local Subaru retailer at no cost. Working with all available airbag manufacturers to increase the supply of proper replacement inflators for timely repairs.
How long does it take to replace airbag for recall?
How long will the repair for this recall take? The time to replace the front-passenger airbag inflator is approximately two hours. However, it may be necessary to leave your vehicle for an extended period of time on the day of your appointment to allow your retailer flexibility in scheduling.
How serious does a frontal crash have to be for an airbag to inflate?
Front airbags are designed to inflate in moderate to severe frontal crashes to prevent a person’s head and chest from contacting hard structures in the vehicle. Typically, a front airbag will deploy for unbelted occupants when the crash is the equivalent of an impact into a rigid wall at 10-12 mph.