2022 Subaru Outback recalls
There are 4 safety recalls on record for the 2022 Subaru Outback, covering 214,610 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.
All recalls
Air bags: sensor: occupant classification: front passenger
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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. 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.
Recall number 24V227000 · Recall details
Power train: automatic transmission: park/neutral start interlock switch
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 23V755000 · Recall details
Visibility: windshield
- What is wrong
- 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."
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 22V712000 · Recall details
Engine and engine cooling: engine: engine control module (ecu/ECM)
- What is wrong
- 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).
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 22V473000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2022 Subaru Outback recalls
How do I check if my 2022 Subaru Outback has an open recall?
Enter your VIN in the VIN decoder on this page to see the recalls for your exact model and year, then confirm with any dealer of the brand or the manufacturer, who can tell you whether the repair was already done on your car.
Do I have to pay for a recall repair?
No. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer of the brand, even if the car is out of warranty or you are not the first owner.
How many recalls does the 2022 Subaru Outback have?
4, covering air bags, power train and visibility.
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