Burning Smell After Driving

Asked by GuruKMK1K Dec 18, 2019 at 01:47 PM about the 2020 Subaru Outback Limited AWD

Question type: General

We just purchased a 2020 Subaru Outback earlier this week and have noticed
an odd burning smell when getting out of the car.  We are chalking it up to being
new and items have to be "worn in".  Are we on the right path?  Or could there
be a true issue?  It seems to be coming from the tires, and no the parking brake
is not on

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F_O_R answered 5 years ago

I suppose this could be from the hot exhaust system burning off small amounts of contaminants. If the smell persists you should tell your dealer.

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Ed answered 4 years ago

GET RID OF IT I HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM 2018 OUTBACK I WILL NOT BUY A SUBARU EVER AGAIN NOBODY WANT TO RESOLVE THE PROBLEM SORRY YOU BOUGHT SUBARU

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GuruDDNKMQ answered about a year ago

Just had the Thermo control valve issue!! 2200 repair bill. And now I have an odd smell after car has been driven for an hour or so.

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