The defect
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2015-2021 WRX vehicles. The backup light switch may corrode and become inoperative, which can result in the backup lights not illuminating and the rearview camera image not displaying when the vehicle is in reverse.
The risk
Inoperative backup lights and an inoperative rearview camera can reduce vehicle visibility and driver awareness, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
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.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Subaru WRX | 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 |
Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BACK UP LIGHTS:SWITCH
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 WRX | 2015 | 52 | 3 |
| Subaru WRX | 2016 | 31 | 3 |
| Subaru WRX | 2017 | 53 | 1 |
| Subaru WRX | 2018 | 43 | 2 |
| Subaru WRX | 2019 | 30 | 2 |
| Subaru WRX | 2020 | 17 | 1 |
| Subaru WRX | 2021 | 13 | 1 |
Other exterior lighting recalls in 2022
38 of the 933 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2022 concerned the exterior lighting; Subaru of America, Inc. filed 101 campaigns in all.
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NHTSA recalls (public domain) · all recalls of 2022