Subaru Outback Wiring Fault May Cause Engine Stall

NHTSA campaign 22V473000 · Reported Jul 1, 2022 · Subaru of America, Inc.

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A loose connection like this can lead to the engine stalling while driving, which increases the risk of a crash. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.

Key facts

NHTSA campaign number	22V473000
Reported to NHTSA	Jul 1, 2022
Manufacturer	Subaru of America, Inc.
Part affected	Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:engine Control Module (ecu/ecm)
Vehicles covered	1 model/year combination, model years 2022
Do-not-drive advisory	No
Park-outside advisory	No
Repair	Free at any franchised dealer

What's wrong, in plain English

In these vehicles, the wiring that runs to the engine's control computer may have been damaged. This damage can create a loose electrical connection where the wiring plugs into the computer. A loose connection like this can cause the engine to stall while you are driving. Subaru will fix this by replacing the damaged wiring harness along with the engine control computer, so this loose connection can no longer cause the engine to stall.

What you should do

1. Check your vehicle's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if it's affected.
2. Contact a Subaru dealer, or call Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614, to schedule the repair.
3. The wiring harness and engine control unit will be replaced free of charge.

Where do I find my VIN, and what do I tell the dealer?

Your VIN is the 17-character code on the lower left of the windshield, on your registration and usually on your insurance card. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether this recall is still open on your car. When you call the dealer, say you have an open safety recall and give them NHTSA campaign number 22V473000. More in how recalls work.

Affected vehicles (1)

2022 Subaru Outback

Who to contact

Subaru — official Subaru recall lookup

Customer service: 1-844-373-6614

Any franchised dealer for the brand can do the repair. Phone numbers are taken from manufacturer sites and recent NHTSA notices; if one has changed, the number in your own recall letter is the one to use.

The bigger picture

Subaru Engine Recalls Cover PCV Failures, Stalling and Coolant Leaks · all 4 Subaru recalls in this area

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Official notice

Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)
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).
Safety risk: 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.

Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.