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2022 Subaru Outback recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2022 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 4
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 465
Latest campaign: Mar 22, 2024

Recall summary by component4

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Air bags	1	Mar 22, 2024	24V227000
Power train	1	Nov 9, 2023	23V755000
Visibility	1	Sep 22, 2022	22V712000
Engine and engine cooling	1	Jul 1, 2022	22V473000

Safety recalls4

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

0Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

Mar 22, 2024Latest campaign


Mar 22, 202424V227000	Air bags: sensor occupant classification An air bag that does not deploy during a crash can increase the risk of injury. DetailsHide details for campaign 24V227000 What's 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. Campaign NHTSA 24V227000 · Mar 22, 2024
Nov 9, 202323V755000	Power 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 risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 23V755000 What's 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. Campaign NHTSA 23V755000 · Nov 9, 2023
Sep 22, 202222V712000	Visibility: windshield An insufficiently bonded windshield can detach during a crash, increasing the risk of injury. DetailsHide details for campaign 22V712000 What's 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. Campaign NHTSA 22V712000 · Sep 22, 2022
Jul 1, 202222V473000	Engine 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. DetailsHide details for campaign 22V473000 What's 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. Campaign NHTSA 22V473000 · Jul 1, 2022

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Subaru recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

Owner complaints by component465

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h

465Complaints filed

10Involving a crash

4Involving a fire

6Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Fires	Injuries
Visibility/wiper	255	55	0	0	0
Unknown or other	87	19	0	1	0
Electrical system	52	11	1	3	0
Visibility	26	6	0	0	0
Engine	23	5	1	3	0
Forward collision avoidance	23	5	3	0	0
Power train	18	4	1	0	1
Lane departure	11	2	1	0	2
Service brakes	10	2	2	0	0
Structure	7	2	0	0	1
Fuel/propulsion system	6	1	1	1	1
Air bags	6	1	2	0	2
Steering	4	1	0	0	2
Vehicle speed control	4	1	3	0	1
Suspension	3	1	0	0	0

8 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.

Latest reports

Electrical system
“My Subaru often stalls when the start-stop function is happening such as when I stop at a traffic light. When I lift my foot off the break, the engine tries to restart, but stalls out. It happens at almost every stop.”
Filed 10/06/2026 · ODI 11769442
Engine
“Catastrophic motor failure at highway speed. I had just come of the Interstate 10 and stopped at the end of the off ramp. I made a right turn on to a 2 lane county highway and accelerated back up to 65MPH.”
Filed 09/30/2026 · ODI 11768004
Electrical system
“In September 2026, after a jump start, my vehicle's battery emitted a strong sulfur/rotten-egg odor, indicating overheating and overcharging. I was advised to shut it off immediately.”
Filed 09/15/2026 · ODI 11764582

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2022 Subaru Outback recall questions

How many recalls does the 2022 Subaru Outback have?

NHTSA lists 4 safety recall campaigns for the 2022 Subaru Outback. The most recent, 24V227000 (reported March 22, 2024), concerns air bags. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What is the most common complaint about the 2022 Subaru Outback?

Visibility/wiper is the most-reported component, named in 255 complaints out of 465 filed with NHTSA (55%). Across all complaints, owners reported 10 crashs and 4 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2022 Subaru Outback?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Subaru recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Subaru dealer.

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