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2022 Subaru Outback recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 4 safety recall campaigns for the 2022 Subaru Outback. The most recent was reported on March 22, 2024. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: OUTBACK.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2022 Subaru Outback, newest first
NHTSA numberReportedComponent
24V227000March 22, 2024Air Bags › Sensor › Occupant Classification › Front Passenger
23V755000November 9, 2023Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Park/Neutral Start Interlock Switch
22V712000September 22, 2022Visibility › Windshield
22V473000July 1, 2022Electrical System › Wiring

Systems involved: Air Bags (1) · Electrical System (1) · Engine And Engine Cooling (1) · Power Train (1) · Visibility (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 24V227000Manufacturer no. WRA-24

Air Bags › Sensor › Occupant Classification › Front Passenger

Report received by NHTSA
March 22, 2024
Owner notification
February 3, 2025
Recall initiated by
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Units potentially affected
118,723 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
OUTBACK

Defect summary

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Outback and Legacy vehicles. A capacitor in the sensors for the Occupant Detection System (ODS) may crack and short circuit, which can prevent the front passenger air bag from deploying in a crash.

Safety risk

An air bag that does not deploy during a crash can increase the risk of injury.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the ODS sensors on the front passenger seat, free of charge. Owner notifications were mailed February 3, 2025. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRA-24.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 24V227000, filed by Subaru of America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 23V755000Manufacturer no. WRQ-23

Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Park/Neutral Start Interlock Switch

Report received by NHTSA
November 9, 2023
Owner notification
January 8, 2024
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
95,830 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2022 Subaru Outback
March 17, 2021 – May 16, 2022
Model names in the NHTSA record
OUTBACK

Defect summary

Subaru of America, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2021 Crosstrek, 2022 Forester, 2021-2023 Legacy, and Outback vehicles. An insufficient weld may allow water to enter the inhibitor switch, causing it to fail.

Safety risk

An inoperative inhibitor switch may prevent the reverse lights from illuminating and the rearview camera image from displaying, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the inhibitor switch, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 8, 2024. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2783. Subaru's number for this recall is WRQ-23.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 23V755000, filed by Subaru of America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 22V712000Manufacturer no. WRH-22

Visibility › Windshield

Report received by NHTSA
September 22, 2022
Owner notification
November 11, 2022
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
42 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
OUTBACK

Defect summary

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2022 Impreza and Outback vehicles. The incorrect paint clearcoat may have been applied, which can cause the windshield to be insufficiently bonded to the vehicle. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 212, "Windshield Mounting."

Safety risk

An insufficiently bonded windshield can detach during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Subaru will offer owners a vehicle exchange or repurchase, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 21, 2022. Owners may contact Subaru's customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRH-22.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 22V712000, filed by Subaru of America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 22V473000Manufacturer no. WRC-22

Electrical System › Wiring

Report received by NHTSA
July 1, 2022
Owner notification
August 1, 2022
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
15 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2022 Subaru Outback
May 3, 2022 – May 5, 2022
Model names in the NHTSA record
OUTBACK

Components: Electrical System › Wiring; Engine And Engine Cooling › Engine › Engine Control Module (Ecu/ECM)

Defect summary

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2022 Outback vehicles. The engine wiring harness may have been damaged, resulting in a loose electrical connection to the engine control unit (ECU).

Safety risk

A loose electrical connection to the ECU may cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the engine wiring harness and ECU, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 30, 2022. Owners may contact Subaru's customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRC-22.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 22V473000, filed by Subaru of America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: March 25, 2024.