2022 Subaru Outback

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If a recall shows up, just call your local car dealer. They'll know about the recall and will work with the car maker to fix it for free (if the recall happened within 10 years of the car being first sold).

Air bags:sensor:occupant classification:front passenger

Recall Number: 

24V227000

Manufacturer Recall Number: 

WRA-24

Number of vehicles affected: 

118723

Defect Description: 

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.

Defect Consequence: 

An air bag that does not deploy during a crash can increase the risk of injury.

Corrective Action: 

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.

Power train:automatic transmission:park/neutral start interlock switch

Recall Number: 

23V755000

Manufacturer Recall Number: 

WRQ-23

Manufactured from: 

2021-07-26 to 2021-07-27

Number of vehicles affected: 

95830

Defect Description: 

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.

Defect Consequence: 

An inoperative inhibitor switch may prevent the reverse lights from illuminating and the rearview camera image from displaying, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action: 

Dealers will replace the inhibitor switch, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed January 8, 2024. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2783. Subaru's number for this recall is WRQ-23.

Visibility:windshield

Recall Number: 

22V712000

Manufacturer Recall Number: 

WRH-22

Number of vehicles affected: 

42

Defect Description: 

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."

Defect Consequence: 

An insufficiently bonded windshield can detach during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Corrective Action: 

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.

Electrical system:wiring

Recall Number: 

22V473000

Manufacturer Recall Number: 

WRC-22

Manufactured from: 

2022-05-03 to 2022-05-05

Number of vehicles affected: 

15

Defect Description: 

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).

Defect Consequence: 

A loose electrical connection to the ECU may cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action: 

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.