Vehicle recall 22V473000 · July 1, 2022
2022 Subaru Outback
The engine wiring harness may have been damaged, resulting in a loose electrical connection to the engine control unit (ECU).
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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).
- Consequence
- 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.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 22V473000
- Reported to NHTSA
- July 1, 2022
- Filed by
- Subaru of America, Inc.
- Manufacturer campaign
- WRC-22
- Owner notification
- August 1, 2022
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 15
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Engine control module (ECU/ECM); Electrical system › Wiring
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Subaru Outback (2022): 2022
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