2022 Subaru Outback Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 4 NHTSA recalls and 465 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

33/100

Very High Reported Activity — 2022 Subaru Outback

The 2022 Subaru Outback shows very high recall and complaint activity in NHTSA data. Counts are raw and are higher for popular models, so see how we score this below. Review the issues and recalls carefully, and have the vehicle inspected before buying.

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NHTSA Recalls

4 recalls on record

465

Owner Complaints

Filed with NHTSA

Crash Reports

4 fire reports

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NHTSA Recalls — 2022 Subaru Outback (4)

All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Subaru dealer at no charge to the owner.

🔧 Engine And Engine Cooling: Engine: Engine Control Module (ecu/Ecm)

A loose electrical connection to the ECU may cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the engine wiring harness and ECU, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 30, 2022. Owners may contact Subaru's customer service at…

NHTSA #22V473000

🔧 Visibility: Windshield

An insufficiently bonded windshield can detach during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy: Subaru will offer owners a vehicle exchange or repurchase, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 21, 2022. Owners may contact Subaru's customer service at…

NHTSA #22V712000

🔧 Power Train: Automatic Transmission: Park/Neutral Start Interlock Switch

An inoperative inhibitor switch may prevent the reverse lights from illuminating and the rearview camera image from displaying, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the inhibitor switch, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 8, 2024. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2783. Subaru's number for this recall…

NHTSA #23V755000

🔧 Air Bags: Sensor: Occupant Classification: Front Passenger

An air bag that does not deploy during a crash can increase the risk of injury.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the ODS sensors on the front passenger seat, free of charge. Owner notifications were mailed February 3, 2025. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's…

NHTSA #24V227000

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Most Common Problems — 2022 Subaru Outback

Based on 465 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Visibility/wiper

239

Unknown Or Other

Electrical System

Visibility

Power Train

Engine

Forward Collision Avoidance

Structure

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Subaru Outback — Complaints by Year

A spike means more owner complaints were filed for that model year. The 2022 model year is highlighted.

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⚠ Higher-complaint years: 2017, 2019, 2020 — These model years have more owner complaints in NHTSA data than the other years compared.

✅ Best model years: 2023, 2024, 2025 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2022 Subaru Outback

Is the 2022 Subaru Outback reliable?

Based on NHTSA data, the 2022 Subaru Outback has 4 recall campaigns and 465 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated recall or complaint activity — review the details and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.

How many recalls does the 2022 Subaru Outback have?

The 2022 Subaru Outback has 4 NHTSA recalls. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.

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

The most commonly reported problems for the 2022 Subaru Outback are: Visibility/wiper, Unknown Or Other, Electrical System, Visibility. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.

Is the 2022 Subaru Outback safe to buy?

The 2022 Subaru Outback has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 4 recalls are completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.

What year Subaru Outback should I buy?

Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Subaru Outback are: 2023, 2024, 2025. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years with higher complaint counts: 2017, 2019, 2020.

How we score this: The score starts at 100 and subtracts points for the number of NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints filed for this model year, and for complaints that report crashes or fires. Newer model years get a small bonus because they have had less time to collect reports. These are raw counts and are not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, so popular models tend to have more recalls and complaints. Complaints are unverified owner reports. This grade is not a prediction about any individual vehicle and is not an inspection: check a specific car’s VIN for open recalls and get an independent pre-purchase inspection.

Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update. For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.