The 2022 Subaru Outback has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 214,610 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 543 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the visibility/wiper. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
AIR BAGS24V2270002024-03-22118,723 affected
Defect
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.
POWER TRAIN23V7550002023-11-0995,830 affected
Defect
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.
VISIBILITY22V7120002022-09-2242 affected
Defect
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…
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.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING22V4730002022-07-0115 affected
Defect
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.
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“On may 19th 2026 around noon time, while we (me and my wife passenger) were driving my 2022 subaru outback touring (2.5l, non-turbo) in active congested traffic on our way to airport, the engine shut off as expected by the auto start-stop system when I came to a stop. When I released the brake…”
“On may 19th 2026 around noon time, while we (me and my wife passenger) were driving my 2022 subaru outback touring (2.5l, non-turbo) in active congested traffic on our way to airport, the engine shut off as expected by the auto start-stop system when I came to a stop. When I released the brake…”
“On may 19th 2026 around noon time, while we (me and my wife passenger) were driving my 2022 subaru outback touring (2.5l, non-turbo) in active congested traffic on our way to airport, the engine shut off as expected by the auto start-stop system when I came to a stop. When I released the brake…”
“On june 15th 2026, I was at a red light and the auto start-stop feature shut off the engine. When light turned green, my car lost power and started rolling downhill. During this rolling downhill, the brakes stopped working, I was unable to engage parking brake, and I wasn't able to do anything…”
“On june 15th 2026, I was at a red light and the auto start-stop feature shut off the engine. When light turned green, my car lost power and started rolling downhill. During this rolling downhill, the brakes stopped working, I was unable to engage parking brake, and I wasn't able to do anything…”
“On june 15th 2026, I was at a red light and the auto start-stop feature shut off the engine. When light turned green, my car lost power and started rolling downhill. During this rolling downhill, the brakes stopped working, I was unable to engage parking brake, and I wasn't able to do anything…”
“I was in start and stop traffic in the left lane of a fast highway. The feature that shuts the battery on and off when starting the car was turned on. Upon trying to move, the battery decided to die and I was stranded in traffic. I needed to get towed out of there and the car needed a jump.”
“Recently, the 2022 outback my mom drives has been having some strange electrical issues. About a year-or-so ago the battery in her outback died. Not unusual in arizona. I replaced it with an upgraded agm (interstate) version—same group, same cranking power. No issues. Recently, after an oil…”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2022 Subaru Outback as of
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