2015-2021 Subaru WRX recall: switch
Subaru Of America, Inc. reported this safety recall on July 21, 2022. It covers about 59,934 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 59,934
- reported
- Jul 21, 2022
- owners notified
- Sep 16, 2022
- related complaints
- 12
Exterior lighting: back up lights: switch
- What is wrong
- 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.
- 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.
Recall number 22V522000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 12 complaints about lights problems.
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Questions about recall 22V522000
Is there a recall on the 2015-2021 Subaru WRX switch?
Yes. Recall 22V522000, reported on July 21, 2022, covers about 59,934 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 22V522000?
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.
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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