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2022 Subaru Outback Recalls

4 campaigns in our verified NHTSA snapshot, with source consequences, remedies, and VIN-specific next steps.

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NHTSA campaigns

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Affected systems

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Urgent advisories

Mar 22, 2024

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What the record says

This model year's count is below the Subaru Outback average of 7.9 campaigns per listed year. That is context only—not proof that this year is safer or less safe.

The most frequent affected category is Engine And Engine Cooling › Engine › Engine Control Module (ecu/ecm), appearing in 1 campaign.

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Source campaign records

All 2022 Subaru Outback recall campaigns

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NHTSA campaign 24V227000

Air Bags › Sensor › Occupant Classification › Front Passenger

Manufacturer: Subaru of America, Inc.

Reported Mar 22, 2024

What is recalled

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.

Safety consequence

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

Manufacturer 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 history does not confirm applicability or repair status for one VIN.

Campaign details

NHTSA campaign 23V755000

Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Park/neutral Start Interlock Switch

Manufacturer: Subaru of America, Inc.

Reported Nov 9, 2023

What is recalled

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.

Safety 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.

Manufacturer 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 history does not confirm applicability or repair status for one VIN.

Campaign details

NHTSA campaign 22V712000

Visibility › Windshield

Manufacturer: Subaru of America, Inc.

Reported Sep 22, 2022

What is recalled

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."

Safety consequence

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

Manufacturer 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 history does not confirm applicability or repair status for one VIN.

Campaign details

NHTSA campaign 22V473000

Engine And Engine Cooling › Engine › Engine Control Module (ecu/ecm)

Manufacturer: Subaru of America, Inc.

Reported Jul 1, 2022

What is recalled

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).

Safety consequence

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

Manufacturer 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 history does not confirm applicability or repair status for one VIN.

Campaign details

Other Subaru Outback model years

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2022 Subaru Outback recall questions

How many recalls does the 2022 Subaru Outback have?

This verified dataset contains 4 NHTSA campaigns associated with the 2022 Subaru Outback. A campaign can apply to some, not all, vehicles of the same model year.

Does this confirm an open recall for my 2022 Subaru Outback?

No. This page is a model-year campaign history. Use NHTSA's official lookup or an authorized dealer to confirm whether a campaign applies to your exact VIN and whether the repair remains open.

Are vehicle recall repairs free?

When a safety recall campaign applies to your VIN, the manufacturer remedy is generally provided at no charge through an authorized dealer. Confirm eligibility and scheduling with the manufacturer or dealer.

Source: NHTSA. Dataset includes campaigns through Jul 30, 2026. Last processed Aug 8, 2026. Methodology