NHTSA safety recalls
2022 Subaru Outback Recalls
NHTSA lists 4 safety recall campaigns for the 2022 Subaru Outback. Recalls are published by year, make and model rather than per-VIN, so check your exact vehicle at nhtsa.gov/recalls. The repair is free at any franchised dealer, whatever the age of the car or who owns it now.
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These campaigns cover the 2022 Subaru Outback as a model line. Decode your VIN to see the build details for your specific car, then confirm the recalls against it at NHTSA.
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24V227000Air Bags · Sensor · Occupant Classification · Front Passenger
An air bag that does not deploy during a crash can increase the risk of injury.
The riskAn air bag that does not deploy during a crash can increase the risk of injury.
The fix — freeDealers 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.
What was foundSubaru 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.
24V227000 at NHTSA23V755000Power Train · Automatic Transmission · Park/neutral Start Interlock Switch
An inoperative inhibitor switch may prevent the reverse lights from illuminating and the rearview camera image from displaying, increasing…
The riskAn inoperative inhibitor switch may prevent the reverse lights from illuminating and the rearview camera image from displaying, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix — freeDealers 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.
What was foundSubaru 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.
23V755000 at NHTSA22V712000Visibility · Windshield
An insufficiently bonded windshield can detach during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
The riskAn insufficiently bonded windshield can detach during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix — freeSubaru 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.
What was foundSubaru 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."
22V712000 at NHTSA22V473000Engine And Engine Cooling · Engine · Engine Control Module (ecu/ecm)
A loose electrical connection to the ECU may cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
The riskA loose electrical connection to the ECU may cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix — freeDealers 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.
What was foundSubaru 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).
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Campaign data is published by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and is refreshed daily. Check your exact VIN at nhtsa.gov — their lookup can confirm applicability and repair status for a specific vehicle; this page lists model-level campaigns.
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