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2022 Subaru Outback recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

4 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 2022 Subaru Outback. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

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2022 Subaru Outback recalls, newest first

March 22, 2024NHTSA 24V227000118,723 vehicles potentially affected

Air bags › Sensor › Occupant classification › Front passenger

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

This recall on nhtsa.gov

November 9, 2023NHTSA 23V75500095,830 vehicles potentially affected

Power train › Automatic transmission › Park/neutral start interlock switch

Summary
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.
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.
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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

September 22, 2022NHTSA 22V71200042 vehicles potentially affected

Visibility › Windshield

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

This recall on nhtsa.gov

July 1, 2022NHTSA 22V47300015 vehicles potentially affected

Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Engine control module (ECU/ECM)

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.
Components
Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Engine control module (ECU/ECM); Electrical system › Wiring

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 463 complaints about the 2022 Subaru Outback with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported
10
Fires reported
4
Injuries reported
6
Deaths reported
0

Most complained-about components

  1. Visibility/wiper255
  2. Unknown or other86
  3. Electrical system47
  4. Visibility › Windshield22
  5. Engine21

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Questions

Does the 2022 Subaru Outback have any recalls?
4 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: air bags, power train, visibility, engine and engine cooling, electrical system. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 2022 Subaru Outback recall has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Subaru dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2022 Subaru Outback?
463 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.