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2022 Subaru Outback Problems & Recalls

Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/12/2026

High complaint levelIts most-reported problem — Visibility/wiper — runs 10.9× the fleet median for that category across the 325 model-years tracked on this site.
453Complaints
4Recalls
10Crashes
4Fires
4Injured
0Deaths

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

Is this problem acknowledged?

The most-reported problem — Visibility/wiper (55.8% of complaints) — recall and investigation status for this vehicle is currently unavailable.

Visibility/wiper complaints here are 10.9× the median for that category across the 325 model-years tracked on this site.

Complaint categoryReportsOfficial statusReference
Visibility/wiper253 · 55.8%not available
Electrical System44 · 9.7%not available
Visibility:windshield22 · 4.9%RecalledRecall 22V712000
Engine19 · 4.2%RecalledRecall 22V473000
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking17 · 3.8%not available
Power Train15 · 3.3%RecalledRecall 23V755000

Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Complaints by component

VISIBILITY/WIPER253 · 55.8%
Unspecified / other85 · 18.8%
ENGINE19 · 4.2%
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING17 · 3.8%
POWER TRAIN15 · 3.3%
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS15 · 3.3%
SERVICE BRAKES10 · 2.2%
STRUCTURE:BODY6 · 1.3%

Percentages are the share of the 453 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.

Recalls — 4 campaigns

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:engine Control Module (ecu/ecm)

NHTSA campaign 22V473000 · 2022 · reported 07/01/2022

A loose electrical connection to the ECU may cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Visibility:windshield

NHTSA campaign 22V712000 · 2022 · reported 09/22/2022

An insufficiently bonded windshield can detach during a crash, increasing the risk of injury. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Power Train:automatic Transmission:park/neutral Start Interlock Switch

NHTSA campaign 23V755000 · 2023 · reported 11/09/2023

An inoperative inhibitor switch may prevent the reverse lights from illuminating and the rearview camera image from displaying, increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Air Bags:sensor:occupant Classification:front Passenger

NHTSA campaign 24V227000 · 2024 · reported 03/22/2024

An air bag that does not deploy during a crash can increase the risk of injury. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Park it Park outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What owners report

“Purchased a 2022 Subaru Outback in late August 2021. We been driving regularly and on Friday July the 1st, we were leaving home going to…”NHTSA complaint 11472359 — filed 07/05/2022 · VISIBILITY/WIPER
“Windshield cracked without any obvious impact. Passenger side, lower half of glass. Crack came from the edge of the glass.”NHTSA complaint 11472355 — filed 07/05/2022 · VISIBILITY/WIPER
“Windshield chips and cracks easily- I have had my car for less than 4k miles- I had one small chip near top of windshield, and…”NHTSA complaint 11471389 — filed 06/28/2022 · VISIBILITY/WIPER

Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.

Complaint trend by year filed

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2022 Subaru Outback?

Visibility/wiper issues are the most-reported category, cited in 253 of 453 NHTSA complaints (55.8%), followed by unspecified/other issues (85), electrical system (44), visibility:windshield (22). Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How many complaints does the 2022 Subaru Outback have?

453 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Of those, 10 involved a crash, 4 involved a fire, and 4 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.

Does the 2022 Subaru Outback have any recalls?

Yes — 4 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 22V473000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Has NHTSA acted on the 2022 Subaru Outback's reported problems?

Recall or investigation data is partly unavailable for this vehicle right now — check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the authoritative answer.

Is a complaint proof of a defect?

No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.