SUBARU OUTBACK (2022) recall — Visibility
Subaru recalls 2022 Outback vehicles with potentially insufficiently bonded windshields that could detach during crashes, increasing injury risk. Owners may exchange or repurchase vehicles free of charge.
Use caution until it’s fixed
An insufficiently bonded windshield can detach during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Subaru is recalling certain 2022 Outback vehicles because their windshields might not bond properly to the vehicle, increasing injury risk in crashes. Owners can get a free exchange or repurchase of their vehicle. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/81098-subaru-2022-outback-recall-windshield-detachment-risk-in-crashes.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/81098-subaru-2022-outback-recall-windshield-detachment-risk-in-crashes · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #22V712000
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“Subaru 2022 Outback Recall: Windshield Detachment Risk in Crashes.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/81098-subaru-2022-outback-recall-windshield-detachment-risk-in-crashes. Based on NHTSA recall #22V712000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=22V712000).
Why it’s dangerous
The windshield may not bond securely to the vehicle due to incorrect paint clearcoat application. This can cause the windshield to detach during a crash, potentially increasing injury risk for occupants.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2022 Subaru Outback vehicles are affected. Drivers and passengers in these vehicles face the highest risk during crashes.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2022 Subaru Outback has a windshield that appears loose or not securely attached. The recall covers vehicles sold in the U.S. starting from the 2022 model year.
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What to do — step by step
Check Vehicle Eligibility
Review your vehicle's model year and check if it matches the recalled 2022 Subaru Outback.
Contact Subaru Customer Service
Call Subaru's customer service at 1-844-373-6614 to confirm eligibility and schedule a vehicle exchange or repurchase.
What NHTSA says to do
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 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRH-22.
Questions people ask
Why is my windshield potentially dangerous?
The windshield may not bond securely to the vehicle due to incorrect paint clearcoat application, which could cause it to detach during a crash.
How can I get a free exchange or repurchase?
Subaru will offer a free exchange or repurchase for eligible vehicles. Contact customer service at 1-844-373-6614 to arrange this.
When will I receive my notification letter?
Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 21, 2022.
Contact Subaru
We’ve drafted a message you can send Subaru to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 22V712000 — Subaru Subaru Hello, I own a Subaru that is covered by recall 22V712000 from Subaru. The official recall notice states: 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 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRH-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 #22V712000 (September 22, 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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