2022 Subaru Outback Recalls

NHTSA lists 4 open recalls for the 2022 Subaru Outback. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer, however old the vehicle is.

Recall data as of Aug 29, 2026 — NHTSA. For a live answer, run the check yourself.

Engine Control Module (ecu/Ecm)

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)

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.
What to do:
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.

NHTSA campaign 22V473000 — quote this at the dealer.Reported Jul 1, 2022.

Visibility Windshield

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.
What to do:
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.

NHTSA campaign 22V712000 — quote this at the dealer.Reported Sep 22, 2022.

Park/Neutral Start Interlock Switch

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH

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.
What to do:
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.

NHTSA campaign 23V755000 — quote this at the dealer.Reported Nov 9, 2023.

Occupant Classification Front Passenger

AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER

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.
What to do:
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.

NHTSA campaign 24V227000 — quote this at the dealer.Reported Mar 22, 2024.

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