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Subaru WRX backup lights and camera may stop working

NHTSA campaign 22V522000 · Reported Jul 21, 2022 · Subaru of America, Inc.

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Backup lights and a rearview camera that do not work reduce how well the car can be seen and how much the driver can see, which raises the risk of a crash. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.

Key facts

NHTSA campaign number	22V522000
Reported to NHTSA	Jul 21, 2022
Manufacturer	Subaru of America, Inc.
Part affected	Exterior Lighting:back UP Lights:switch
Vehicles covered	4 model/year combinations, model years 2018–2021
Do-not-drive advisory	No
Park-outside advisory	No
Repair	Free at any franchised dealer

What's wrong, in plain English

Subaru is recalling certain WRX cars. The switch that turns on the backup lights can corrode and stop working. If that happens, the backup lights may not light up and the rearview camera picture may not appear on the screen when the car is shifted into reverse.

What you should do

1. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if your WRX is included. 2. Contact a Subaru dealer to have the backup light switch inspected and replaced if needed, or call Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614 (recall number WRE-22). 3. The repair is 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 22V522000. More in how recalls work.

Affected vehicles (4)

2018 Subaru WRX
2019 Subaru WRX
2020 Subaru WRX
2021 Subaru WRX

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 Lighting Recalls Affect Brake Lights, Reverse Lights and Signals · all 4 Subaru recalls in this area

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Official notice

Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BACK UP LIGHTS:SWITCH
Summary: Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2015-2021 WRX vehicles. The backup light switch may corrode and become inoperative, which can result in the backup lights not illuminating and the rearview camera image not displaying when the vehicle is in reverse.
Safety risk: Inoperative backup lights and an inoperative rearview camera can reduce vehicle visibility and driver awareness, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the backup light switch, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 16, 2022. Owners may contact Subaru's customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRE-22.

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