The defect
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).
The risk
A loose electrical connection to the ECU may cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
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.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Subaru Outback | 2022 |
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subaru Outback | 2022 | 465 | 4 |
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44 of the 933 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2022 concerned the engine and engine cooling; Subaru of America, Inc. filed 101 campaigns in all.
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