SUBARU WRX (2020) recall — Exterior Lighting
Subaru is recalling certain 2020 WRX vehicles with faulty backup light switches that can cause backup lights and rearview camera to fail, increasing crash risk. Owners should contact Subaru for free repair.
Use caution until it’s fixed
Inoperative backup lights and an inoperative rearview camera can reduce vehicle visibility and driver awareness, increasing the risk of a crash.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Subaru is recalling 2020 WRX vehicles where the backup light switch may corrode and stop working. This can cause backup lights and rearview camera to fail when reversing, increasing crash risk. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/80035-subaru-2020-wrx-backup-lights-and-rearview-camera-malfunction-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/80035-subaru-2020-wrx-backup-lights-and-rearview-camera-malfunction-risk · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #22V522000
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“Subaru 2020 WRX: Backup Lights and Rearview Camera Malfunction Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/80035-subaru-2020-wrx-backup-lights-and-rearview-camera-malfunction-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #22V522000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=22V522000).
Why it’s dangerous
The backup light switch can corrode and become inoperative, causing backup lights to stop working and rearview camera images to not display when reversing. This reduces visibility and driver awareness during reverse maneuvers, increasing crash risk.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2020 Subaru WRX vehicles are affected. Drivers who reverse frequently or drive in low-visibility conditions are at higher risk.
How to tell if you have this one
This recall applies to 2020 Subaru WRX vehicles. The issue is caused by a corroded backup light switch that affects backup lights and rearview camera functionality.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Subaru Customer Service
Call 1-844-373-6614 to schedule a free inspection and repair of the backup light switch.
Get Backup Light Switch Inspected
Dealers will inspect and replace the backup light switch if it is corroded and inoperative.
What NHTSA says to do
Dealers will inspect and replace the backup light switch, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 16, 2022. Owners may contact Subaru's customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRE-22.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
The backup light switch may corrode and become inoperative, causing backup lights and rearview camera to fail when reversing.
How can I tell if my vehicle is affected?
This recall applies to 2020 Subaru WRX vehicles with a corroded backup light switch that affects backup lights and rearview camera functionality.
What should I do if I have this vehicle?
Dealers will inspect and replace the backup light switch for free. Contact Subaru at 1-844-373-6614 to schedule the repair.
Contact Subaru
We’ve drafted a message you can send Subaru to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 22V522000 — Subaru Subaru Hello, I own a Subaru that is covered by recall 22V522000 from Subaru. The official recall notice states: Dealers will inspect and replace the backup light switch, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 16, 2022. Owners may contact Subaru's customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRE-22. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #22V522000 (July 21, 2022)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 4, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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