Electrical system: wiringRecall 22V-473 · 2022 Subaru Outback

Subaru of America, Inc. recall 22V-473 covers 15 2022 Subaru Outback for a electrical system: wiring problem, reported to NHTSA on July 1, 2022. The manufacturer's latest report (2024 Q2) shows 93% of affected vehicles repaired.

93%
Vehicles repaired14 of 15 · 2024 Q2
Vehicles affected151 model
ReportedJul 1, 2022Owners notified Aug 1, 2022
Complaints since48Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 22V473000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

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).

The risk

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

What to do

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.

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Repair progress

How fast cars are being fixed

93%repaired

Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.

0%50%100%2022 Q32024 Q2
1 model

Vehicles in this recall

Built from May 3, 2022 to May 5, 2022. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.