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2022 Subaru Outback recalls

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 2022 Subaru Outback, filed between July 1, 2022 and March 22, 2024. Each one is below with what is wrong and the free fix.

Check my VIN for open recalls

Campaign	Filed	Part
24V227000	March 22, 2024	Air bags: front passenger
23V755000	November 9, 2023	Power train: park/neutral start interlock switch
22V712000	September 22, 2022	Visibility: windshield
22V473000	July 1, 2022	Engine and engine cooling: engine control module (ecu/ecm)

Air bags: front passenger (24V227000)

Filed March 22, 2024

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.

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

The fix. 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: park/neutral start interlock switch (23V755000)

Filed November 9, 2023

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.

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

The fix. 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.

Visibility: windshield (22V712000)

Filed September 22, 2022

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."

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

The fix. 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.

Engine and engine cooling: engine control module (ecu/ecm) (22V473000)

Filed July 1, 2022

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).

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

The fix. 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.

Check that your car is on the list

Most campaigns cover only cars built in a certain date range or at a certain plant, so a 2022 Subaru Outback may or may not be included. The VIN is the only sure test. It is 17 characters, on the dashboard by the windshield and on the driver door jamb sticker. Look up your VIN.

How to confirm the repair is free

Call any authorized Subaru dealer service desk and give them the VIN and the campaign number from the list above.
Ask them to confirm the campaign is open for your car. If it is, the parts and labor are covered.
If the dealer says the part is not in stock, ask for a written note with the date, and ask about a loaner if the notice says not to drive the car.
Keep the repair order. It shows the campaign number and proves the work was done.

If you already paid for a repair that a recall later covered, Subaru may owe you a refund. Ask the dealer or Subaru customer service about reimbursement, and keep your receipts.

Other model years of the Outback

More: all Subaru recalls, check-engine codes, car repair costs.

2022 Subaru Outback recall questions

How many recalls does the 2022 Subaru Outback have?

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 2022 Subaru Outback. A campaign can cover only some cars of that model year, so check your VIN to see whether yours is included.

Is a recall repair on a 2022 Subaru Outback free?

Yes. A safety recall repair is free at an authorized Subaru dealer, whatever the age or mileage of the car and no matter who owns it now.

How do I know if my 2022 Subaru Outback was already fixed?

Enter the VIN on our recall page. If a campaign is still open, it shows as open. You can also ask a dealer to run the VIN, or look at the service history paperwork for the campaign number.

Source: NHTSA recalls API, checked 2026-10-28. Text is NHTSA's wording of each campaign. New campaigns are added over time. Not a repair shop, estimates only.