2022 Subaru Outback problems, recalls & reliability
Based on 457 NHTSA owner complaints, 4 recall campaigns and government crash-test data for 2022 Subaru Outback vehicles.
Vehanta risk score out of 100, calculated only from the counted evidence below — not a guess, and not an opinion.
- Owner complaints — 457 NHTSA complaints on file-11
- Recalls — 4 recall campaigns for this model year-12
- Crash / fire reports — 10 crash reports and 4 fire reports among complaints-2
- Injuries / fatalities — 6 injuries and 0 deaths reported-1
- NCAP safety rating — 5-star overall government crash rating+10
Most-reported problem areas
What owners of similar 2022 Subaru Outback vehicles reported to NHTSA, by component.
- VISIBILITY/WIPER235 reports
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER59 reports
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM26 reports
- VISIBILITY24 reports
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER,VISIBILITY/WIPER13 reports
- POWER TRAIN9 reports
- FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE7 reports
- ENGINE6 reports
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE5 reports
- SERVICE BRAKES5 reports
Recalls (4)
- VISIBILITY22V712000
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."
- AIR BAGS24V227000
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.
- POWER TRAIN23V755000
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.
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING22V473000
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).
Crash-test ratings
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