2022 Subaru Outback
4 recalls · 439 complaints · Safety Score D
Recall History
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 & Remedy
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.
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 Veh...
Consequence & Remedy
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.
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 & Remedy
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.
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 & Remedy
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.
Recent Complaints
| Date | Component | Description | Crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/27/2026 | Air Bags | I am reporting a critical safety failure involving an improperly installed (wrong year) passenger-side airbag in my 2022... | No | No |
| 03/11/2026 | Electrical System | The contact owns a 2022 Subaru Outback. The contact stated after starting the vehicle and driving at an undisclosed spee... | No | No |
| 03/06/2026 | Air Bags,seat Belts | I have multiple malfunction codes on my car. without any incident in the car I have 4 separate codes of airbag ECU malfu... | No | No |
| 02/13/2026 | Latches/Locks/Linkages | Hood became unlatched while driving. Significant vehicle damage to hood, windshield and roof. No other vehicles involv... | No | No |
| 01/19/2026 | Unknown or Other | the screen will just not come on or cut out and not turn on after a call or text comes in. Sometimes it says no AUX dete... | No | No |
| 01/08/2026 | Unknown or Other,service Brakes | I am writing to report what I believe is a significant ergonomic issue with my vehicle. Every time I drive the car—even... | No | No |
| 01/06/2026 | Power Train,engine | - Engine failure. Yes. - At a stop light the auto-restart function failed, following this event the vehicle began makin... | No | No |
| 12/04/2025 | Unknown or Other | Car infortainment system producing annoying and distracting advertisements while driving, overriding the the entire info... | No | No |
| 12/03/2025 | Electrical System | I experienced two serious electrical failures within a few days that caused the vehicle to stall without warning. At Nov... | No | No |
| 11/15/2025 | Structure | I opened the trunk door went to retrieve my groceries and the trunk door came down with extreme force on the top of my h... | No | No |
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Frequently Asked Questions
The 2022 Subaru Outback has 4 recall campaigns on record with NHTSA. Total complaints filed: 439.
The 2022 Subaru Outback has a Safety Score of 23/100 (Grade D). This score factors in recall severity (40%), complaint frequency (30%), crash and fire reports (20%), and trend direction (10%).
The 2022 Subaru Outback received a Safety Score of D. This vehicle has a below-average safety record — review the specific recalls and complaints below. There are 10 crash reports on file. There are 4 fire reports.
Contact your nearest Subaru dealership to schedule a free recall repair. You can also check your specific vehicle by VIN at NHTSA.gov. Manufacturers are required by law to fix recall-related defects at no cost.
Safety Score is calculated from recall severity (40%), complaint frequency (30%), crash/fire reports (20%), and safety trend (10%).