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2020-2021 Subaru Legacy and Subaru Outback recall: chain/belt

Subaru Of America, Inc. reported this safety recall on July 8, 2022. It covers about 182 vehicles.

vehicles affected
182
reported
Jul 8, 2022
owners notified
Aug 24, 2022
related complaints
72

Power train: driveline: chain/belt

What is wrong
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Outback and Legacy vehicles. A programming error in the Transmission Control Unit (TCU) may allow the clutch to engage before the drive chain is completely clamped.
Risk
An improperly secured drive chain may slip and break, causing a loss of drive power and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will reprogram the TCU, inspect TCU data for chain slip, and visually inspect the chain guide. If evidence of chain slippage or damage is found, the transmission will be replaced. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 24, 2022. Owners may contact Subaru's customer service at 1‑844‑373‑6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRK-22. This recall is an expansion of previous recall number 21V‑955.

Recall number 22V485000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 72 complaints about transmission problems.

2020 Subaru Legacy2021 Subaru Legacy2020 Subaru Outback2021 Subaru Outback

Questions about recall 22V485000

Is there a recall on the 2020-2021 Subaru Legacy and Subaru Outback chain/belt?

Yes. Recall 22V485000, reported on July 8, 2022, covers about 182 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 22V485000?

Dealers will reprogram the TCU, inspect TCU data for chain slip, and visually inspect the chain guide. If evidence of chain slippage or damage is found, the transmission will be replaced. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 24, 2022. Owners may contact Subaru's customer service at 1‑844‑373‑6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRK-22. This recall is an expansion of previous recall number 21V‑955.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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