repaired · 2026 Q3
Occupant classification: front passenger
Risk. An air bag that does not deploy during a crash can increase the risk of injury.
2022 Subaru OutbackProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 467 owner complaints about the 2022 Subaru Outback, most often about the visibility/wiper. It is covered by 4 safety recalls, and for recall 24V-227 the manufacturer reports only 71% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 9, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Gold Pony, CC BY 3.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2022 Subaru Outback has problems
467 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
255Visibility/wiper
54Electrical system4 crash/fire/injury
26Visibility
23Forward collision avoidance
23Engine
18Power train
11Lane departure
10Service brakes
7Structure
3613 other systems8 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Visibility/wiper | 255 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 54 | 4 |
| Visibility | 26 | 0 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 23 | 3 |
| Engine | 23 | 4 |
| Power train | 18 | 1 |
| Lane departure | 11 | 2 |
| Service brakes | 10 | 2 |
| Structure | 7 | 1 |
| 13 other systems | 36 | 8 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
4 recalls
2022 Subaru Outback recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2025 Q4
Automatic transmission: park/neutral start interlock switch
Risk. An inoperative inhibitor switch may prevent the reverse lights from illuminating and the rearview camera image from displaying, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2024 Q3
Visibility: windshield
Risk. An insufficiently bonded windshield can detach during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
repaired · 2024 Q2
Electrical system: wiring
Risk. A loose electrical connection to the ECU may cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Subaru.
Owner-reported costs
What owners say repairs cost
Dollar amounts owners wrote in their complaints when describing a repair or a quote. These are not price estimates; a system is shown only when at least 8 owners mentioned a cost.
Visibility/wiper
10 owners mentioned a cost$1,150median
Middle half: $1,025 – $1,575
If a problem is covered by a recall, the dealer fixes it for free. Some manufacturers also reimburse owners who paid for a repair before a recall was announced.
Best & worst years
2022 vs. every other Outback year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Outback median. How we score
'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2022 Subaru Outback safety ratings
2022 Subaru Outback SW AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
- Rollover: 4 stars (18.5% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Standard
- Lane departure warning: Standard
In owners' words
What Outback owners report
Recent visibility/wiper complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
Vehicle is exhibiting signs of a possible design defect which causes windshields to prematurely crack, break, or shatter. My vehicle is a 22 Subaru Outback that when bought new, in the first week of ownership developed a windshield crack that the dealer ship refused to replace under warranty. We…
This car has had 3-5 windshield replacements since 2022. I bought the car new. It (a) cracks for no reason or (b) cracks if a tiny pebble size rock taps the windshield. Additionally, I took the car in to get an alignment as the steering wheel is pulling left. Guy tells me driver front strut is…
A crack on my windshield has appeared overnight out of nowhere, with no indication of impact or external damage. The car was parked in a private driveway facing the house, not the road. It started from the bottom edge of the windshield under the cowling and has made its way to the center of the…
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