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Buying a used 2022 Subaru Outback? Check these 4 recalls first
The 2022 Outback has 4 recalls covering windshield detachment, passenger air bag nondeployment, an engine-stalling wiring fault, and loss of reverse lights and camera operation. Windshield and visibility concerns stand out in the complaint record: 255 of 462 unverified owner complaints filed with NHTSA are listed under visibility/wiper, with another 26 under visibility. Electrical system complaints number 50. Recall completion records and the condition of the windshield, wiring, and reversing equipment deserve particular attention.
Before you buy
- Get the 17-character VIN from the seller and run it at nhtsa.gov/recalls. It shows which recalls are still unrepaired on that exact car.
- Verify VIN-specific completion of all 4 recalls.
- Ask about windshield replacement, leaks, or visibility problems.
- Check reverse lights and camera; ask about stalling or electrical repairs.
- Open recalls are repaired free at any Subaru dealer, whoever owns the car — an open recall is a to-do item, not a bill.
Recalls covering the 2022 Subaru Outback
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Subaru Impreza and Outback Windshields May Detach | Visibility | high |
| Subaru Legacy, Outback Passenger Air Bag May Not Deploy | AIR Bags | high |
| Subaru Outback Wiring Fault May Cause Engine Stall | Engine And Engine Cooling | medium |
| Subaru Outback, Forester switch failure disables reverse lights, camera | Power Train | medium |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
462 complaints filed for this model year, including 10 mentioning a crash, 4 a fire and 6 injuries. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and popular models collect more of them simply because more are on the road.
| Problem area | Complaints | Recall in this area? |
|---|---|---|
| Visibility And Wipers | 281 | Yes |
| Electrical System | 50 | None found |
| Driver Assistance | 34 | None found |
| Engine | 21 | Yes |
| Power Train | 18 | Yes |