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2022 Subaru Outback Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 465 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Subaru Outback, most often about the visibility and wipers (60% of complaints, typically around 7,000 miles). It is 8th of 27 Outback model years by number of complaints and has 4 recalls.
Most common 2022 Subaru Outback problems
Visibility and wipers
280 complaints · 60%Half of these problems showed up before 7,000 miles. Parts named most often: windshield, power window devices and controls.
The contact owns a 2022 Subaru Outback. The contact stated that after parking the vehicle overnight, the next morning it was discovered that the front windshield had developed a ten-inch-long crack. The contact indicated that no object had struck the windshield to cause the windshield to crack. The local dealer was…
The contact owns a 2022 Subaru Outback. The contact stated the vehicle was parked outside his driveway for four days; however, while approaching the vehicle, he noticed that the front windshield was cracked. The contact stated that no object had struck the windshield to cause the crack. The vehicle was taken to the…
Other or unspecified
87 complaints · 19%Electrical
52 complaints · 11%Half of these problems showed up before 25,000 miles. Parts named most often: 12v/24v/48v battery, instrument panel.
The contact owns a 2022 Subaru Outback. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 50 MPH, he observed a noise coming from the front window. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that an unknown component in the A/C needed to be replaced. Additionally, the contact observed a crack in the…
The contact owned a 2022 Subaru Outback. The contact stated that while his wife was driving at 30 MPH, she heard an abnormal sound emanating from the front of the vehicle, and the vehicle suddenly lost all electrical power. She was able to coast to the shoulder of the roadway, where the vehicle failed to restart. A…
Driver assistance
27 complaints · 6%Parts named most often: automatic emergency braking, warnings, warning, adaptive cruise control.
Engine
24 complaints · 5%Half of these problems showed up before 23,000 miles. Parts named most often: engine.
The contact owned a 2022 Subaru Outback. The contact stated that while his wife was driving at 30 MPH, she heard an abnormal sound emanating from the front of the vehicle, and the vehicle suddenly lost all electrical power. She was able to coast to the shoulder of the roadway, where the vehicle failed to restart. A…
The contact owns a 2022 Subaru Outback. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 MPH, the engine started sputtering with several unknown warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle started losing motive power. The accelerator pedal was depressed, and the engine revved and responded as…
Transmission
18 complaints · 4%Half of these problems showed up before 14,000 miles. Parts named most often: automatic transmission.
The contact owns a 2022 Subaru Outback. The contact stated that after parking the vehicle on a slightly inclined driveway, the vehicle erroneously rolled backwards. The failure occurred on several occasions and the parking brake was not activated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer on two separate occasions…
The contact owns a 2022 Subaru Outback. The contact stated that while reversing out of his garage, the vehicle made an abnormal sound, and while the transmission was shifted into reverse (r), the vehicle rapidly accelerated, crashing into a tree. The contact stated the vehicle made the abnormal sound again and rapidly…
Brakes
11 complaints · 2%The contact owns a 2022 Subaru Outback. The contact stated that after parking the vehicle on a slightly inclined driveway, the vehicle erroneously rolled backwards. The failure occurred on several occasions and the parking brake was not activated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer on two separate occasions…
Body and structure
7 complaints · 2%Parts named most often: body.
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2022 Subaru Outback recalls
Air bags: front passenger
Risk: An air bag that does not deploy during a crash can increase the risk of injury.
Fix: 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.
Full defect 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.
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.
Fix: 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.
Full defect 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.
Visibility and wipers: windshield
Risk: An insufficiently bonded windshield can detach during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: 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.
Full defect 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."
Engine: engine control module (ecu/ecm)
Risk: A loose electrical connection to the ecu may cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
Full defect 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).
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2022 Subaru Outback
- What are the most common problems with the 2022 Subaru Outback?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: visibility and wipers (280 complaints, typically around 7,000 miles); other or unspecified (87 complaints); electrical (52 complaints, typically around 25,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2022 Subaru Outback have?
- 4 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from March 22, 2024 (air bags). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2022 a bad year for the Subaru Outback?
- It is 8th of 27 Outback model years by number of complaints, with 465 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.