SUBARU OUTBACK (2022) recall — Engine And Engine Cooling
Subaru recalls 2022 Outback vehicles with possible loose engine wiring causing engine stalls and crash risk. Free repair by dealers starting August 30, 2022.
Use caution until it’s fixed
A loose electrical connection to the ECU may cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Subaru is recalling certain 2022 Outback vehicles because a loose electrical connection to the engine control unit could cause engine stalling, increasing crash risk. Owners should contact Subaru for free repairs. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/81097-subaru-2022-outback-engine-recall-loose-connection-risk-of-crash.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/81097-subaru-2022-outback-engine-recall-loose-connection-risk-of-crash · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #22V473000
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“Subaru 2022 Outback Engine Recall: Loose Connection Risk of Crash.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/81097-subaru-2022-outback-engine-recall-loose-connection-risk-of-crash. Based on NHTSA recall #22V473000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=22V473000).
Why it’s dangerous
A loose electrical connection to the engine control unit (ECU) can cause the engine to stall while driving. This stalling increases the risk of a crash, especially if the vehicle is moving at speed.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2022 Subaru Outback vehicles are affected. Drivers with the recalled wiring harness are most at risk of engine stalling during driving.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2022 Subaru Outback has a loose electrical connection to the ECU. The recall affects vehicles with damaged engine wiring harnesses.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Subaru Customer Service
Call 1-844-373-6614 to get repair instructions and schedule a free service.
Get Repair Kit
Dealers will replace the engine wiring harness and ECU at no cost once the recall is confirmed.
August 30, 2022
What NHTSA says to do
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.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
A loose electrical connection to the engine control unit (ECU) may cause engine stalling, increasing crash risk.
How do I know if my vehicle is affected?
Check if your 2022 Subaru Outback has a damaged engine wiring harness that could cause a loose connection to the ECU.
What should I do if I own a recalled vehicle?
Contact Subaru at 1-844-373-6614 to schedule a free repair of the engine wiring harness and ECU.
Contact Subaru
We’ve drafted a message you can send Subaru to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 22V473000 — Subaru Subaru Hello, I own a Subaru that is covered by recall 22V473000 from Subaru. The official recall notice states: 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. 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 #22V473000 (January 7, 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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