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Subaru WRX Manual Has Wrong High-Beam Instructions

NHTSA campaign 23V016000 · Reported Jan 23, 2023 · Subaru of America, Inc.

Incorrect adjustment instructions could mean the lights aren't set the way they're meant to be, which the notice says raises the risk of a crash. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.

Key facts

NHTSA campaign number	23V016000
Reported to NHTSA	Jan 23, 2023
Manufacturer	Subaru of America, Inc.
Part affected	Equipment:other:owners/service/other Manual
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

Subaru is recalling certain WRX vehicles equipped with the Eyesight feature because the owner's manual may contain incorrect instructions for adjusting the sensitivity of the High Beam Assist function. In other words, the printed instructions telling drivers how to change this headlight setting are wrong, which could lead an owner to set it up differently than intended.

What you should do

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm your vehicle is affected. 2. Contact a Subaru dealer or Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. 3. Subaru will mail a corrected manual insert 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 23V016000. More in how recalls work.

Affected vehicles (1)

2022 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.

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Official notice

Component: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Summary: Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2022 WRX vehicles equipped with the "Eyesight" feature. The owner's manual may contain incorrect instructions for adjusting the sensitivity of the High Beam Assist function. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Safety risk: Incorrect instructions for adjusting the sensitivity of the High Beam Assist function contained in the owner's manual may cause the lights to not be adjusted as intended, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Subaru will mail an owner's manual insert containing the correct information, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed February 15, 2023. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRA-23.

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