NHTSA 22V522000Manufacturer no. WRE-22
Exterior Lighting › Back Up Lights › Switch
- Report received by NHTSA
- July 21, 2022
- Owner notification
- September 16, 2022
- Recall initiated by
- Manufacturer
- Units potentially affected
- 59,934 (whole campaign)
- Build dates listed for the 2020 Subaru WRX
- November 14, 2013 – October 21, 2021
- Model names in the NHTSA record
- WRX
Defect summary
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2015-2021 WRX vehicles. The backup light switch may corrode and become inoperative, which can result in the backup lights not illuminating and the rearview camera image not displaying when the vehicle is in reverse.
Safety risk
Inoperative backup lights and an inoperative rearview camera can reduce vehicle visibility and driver awareness, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the backup light switch, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 16, 2022. Owners may contact Subaru's customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRE-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 22V522000, filed by Subaru of America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov