Subaru 2022 WRX Recall: Incorrect High Beam Assist Instructions Risk Crash
Subaru is recalling 2022 WRX vehicles with Eyesight feature due to incorrect high beam assist instructions in owner's manual, which may cause lights to not adjust properly and increase crash risk. Owners will receive updated manual by Feb 15, 2023.
Use caution until it’s fixed
Incorrect instructions for adjusting the sensitivity of the High Beam Assist function contained in the owner's manual may cause the lights to not be adjusted as intended, increasing the risk of a crash.
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What happened, in plain English
Subaru is recalling certain 2022 WRX models with the Eyesight feature because the owner's manual has incorrect instructions for adjusting the High Beam Assist function. This could cause the lights to not adjust as intended, increasing the risk of a crash. Owners should get the updated manual to fix the issue. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/81100-subaru-2022-wrx-recall-incorrect-high-beam-assist-instructions-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/81100-subaru-2022-wrx-recall-incorrect-high-beam-assist-instructions-risk · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #23V016000
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“Subaru 2022 WRX Recall: Incorrect High Beam Assist Instructions Risk Crash.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/81100-subaru-2022-wrx-recall-incorrect-high-beam-assist-instructions-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #23V016000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=23V016000).
Why it’s dangerous
The owner's manual contains incorrect instructions for adjusting the sensitivity of the High Beam Assist function. This means the lights might not adjust properly when driving, potentially causing a crash if the driver doesn't notice the issue.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2022 Subaru WRX vehicles with the Eyesight feature are affected. Drivers using the High Beam Assist function without the updated manual instructions are at most risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2022 Subaru WRX has the Eyesight feature. The recall affects vehicles that were sold with the incorrect manual instructions.
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What to do — step by step
Get Updated Manual
Subaru will mail a free owner's manual insert with corrected instructions for the High Beam Assist function by February 15, 2023.
2023-02-15Contact Customer Service
You can call Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614 to confirm your vehicle is affected and get additional help.
What NHTSA says to do
Subaru will mail an owner's manual insert containing the correct information, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed February 15, 2023. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRA-23.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
- NHTSA received the defect report
- Owner letters expected (expected, per the notice)
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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We’ve drafted a message you can send Subaru to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 23V016000 — Subaru 2022 WRX Recall: Incorrect High Beam Assist Instructions Risk Crash Hello, I own a Subaru 2022 WRX Recall: Incorrect High Beam Assist Instructions Risk Crash that is covered by recall 23V016000 from Subaru. The official recall notice states: Subaru will mail an owner's manual insert containing the correct information, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed February 15, 2023. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRA-23. 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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- Official source: NHTSA Recall #23V016000 (January 23, 2023)
- 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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