| Component | VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Subaru of America, Inc. |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 22V712000 |
| 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.' |
| Consequence | 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 | 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. |
| Component | AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Subaru of America, Inc. |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 24V227000 |
| 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. |
| Consequence | 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. Interim letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed May 17, 2024. Owners will receive a second letter once the remedy is available. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRA-24. |
| Notes | 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. |
| Component | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Subaru of America, Inc. |
| Mfr Report Date | 20210317 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 23V755000 |
| 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. |
| Consequence | 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 | 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. |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Subaru of America, Inc. |
| Mfr Report Date | 20220503 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 22V473000 |
| 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). |
| Consequence | 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 | 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. |
Data updated June 2024
2022 Subaru Outback Recall FAQs (show)
Q: Does the 2022 Subaru Outback have any vehicle recalls?
A: Yes, the 2022 Subaru Outback has atleast 7 recalls.Q: What are the 2022 Subaru Outback recalls?
A: The 2022 Subaru Outback recalls include: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD, AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER, POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING.
A: Yes, the 2022 Subaru Outback has atleast 7 recalls.Q: What are the 2022 Subaru Outback recalls?
A: The 2022 Subaru Outback recalls include: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD, AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER, POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING.