Safety Recall NHTSA · 22V473000 Reported July 1, 2022

Loose electrical connection may cause engine stall

Subaru Of America, Inc. · Electrical System · 15 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
22V473000
Manufacturer Campaign
WRC-22
Manufacturer
Subaru Of America, Inc.
Component
Electrical System
Vehicles Affected
15
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
July 1, 2022
Completion Rate
93.33

Defect Summary

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).

Safety Consequence

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

Corrective Action

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 1-844-373-6614. subaru's number for this recall is wrc-22.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Subaru Of America, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 22V473000 or campaign WRC-22.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 22V473000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 22V473000?

NHTSA recall 22V473000 was issued by Subaru Of America, Inc. on July 1, 2022. It addresses: Loose electrical connection may cause engine stall. The recall affects approximately 15 vehicles, with the defect involving the Electrical System component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Subaru Of America, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 22V473000 or the manufacturer campaign number WRC-22. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.