Does the 2022 Subaru Outback have recalls?

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 2022 Subaru Outback, including Visibility › Windshield; Air Bags › Sensor › Occupant Classification › Front Passenger; Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Park/Neutral Start Interlock Switch. Recalls are matched by model year, so check your exact VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

What are the most common 2022 Subaru Outback problems?

Owners filed 466 complaints with NHTSA. The most-reported areas are visibility/wiper (255), electrical system (53), visibility (26), engine (23).

How much does a 2022 Subaru Outback cost to own for 5 years?

About $42,332 over 5 years ($706/month) at an estimated $18,000 purchase price and 12,000 miles a year, including depreciation, insurance, fuel, maintenance, repairs, loan interest and taxes. Run a VIN report to personalize it.

2022 Subaru Outback

The 2022 Subaru Outback earns a fair Throttlebook Ownership Score of 64/100. Expect about $42,332 to own it for five years, or $706 a month. NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns that may apply, so check the exact VIN at nhtsa.gov before you buy. Owners have filed 466 complaints.

Recalls: 4
Complaints: 466
5-yr cost: $42k
MPG (EPA): 29

Fair

Ownership Score

2022 Subaru Outback vs nearby years

Compare this year with the model years next to it on the same hub.

Looking at a specific Outback?

Paste its VIN for the exact trim, recalls that may apply, and a Fits / Stretch / Not yet verdict for your budget. Free.

4 recalls may apply

For the 2022 Subaru Outback. NHTSA matches recalls by model and year — confirm by VIN.

What's wrong: Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2022 Impreza and Outback vehicles. The incorrect paint clearcoat may have been applied, which can cause the windshield to be insufficiently bonded to the vehicle. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 212, "Windshield Mounting."
Risk: An insufficiently bonded windshield can detach during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: 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.

Check recalls for this exact VIN at NHTSA

Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.

Check title, accident & odometer history

Get a history report

Free public resource (NMVTIS-approved providers). No commission. How we make money

5-year cost to own

Estimated $18,000 price, 20% down, 11.19% APR for 60 months (Experian avg.), 12,000 mi/yr.

$42,332

$706/month · $0.71/mile

Depreciation	$6,009
Insurance (national avg.)	$12,000
Fuel / charging	$6,930
Maintenance	$7,130
Repairs	$3,256
Loan interest	$4,927
Taxes & fees	$2,080

Estimate, not financial advice. How we calculate.

Owner complaints & safety

What real owners reported to NHTSA for this model year.

466 complaints10 involved a crash4 involved a fire

Visibility/Wiper255
Unknown Or Other88
Electrical System53
Visibility26
Engine23
Forward Collision Avoidance23

Complaint counts scale with how many were sold; compare against similar models.

NHTSA crash-test stars

Overall: 5 out of 5 stars
Frontal: 5 out of 5 stars
Side: 5 out of 5 stars
Rollover: 4 out of 5 stars

Rated as: 2022 Subaru Outback SW AWD

What to check on a used 2022 Subaru Outback

Ordered by what owners of this model year reported most. Reports are not proof of a defect.

Electrical and lights
- Test every window, lock, light and wiper.
- Watch for warning lights that stay on after start-up.
Driver-assist systems
- Ask if the systems work as designed and if any warnings stay on.
- Test the backup camera and parking sensors if fitted.
Engine and transmission
- Cold start: listen for knocking, ticking or rough running.
- Shifts should be smooth with no slipping or jerking.

If anything in a safety area feels wrong (brakes, steering, airbags, tires), stop driving and get it inspected before you buy or drive it further. Paste a VIN above for the full printable checklist.

Common 2022 Subaru Outback problems

Cheaper alternatives

FAQ

Is the 2022 Subaru Outback a good car to buy?: The 2022 Subaru Outback earns a fair Throttlebook Ownership Score of 64/100. Expect about $42,332 to own it for five years, or $706 a month. NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns that may apply, so check the exact VIN at nhtsa.gov before you buy. Owners have filed 466 complaints.
Does the 2022 Subaru Outback have recalls?: NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 2022 Subaru Outback, including Visibility › Windshield; Air Bags › Sensor › Occupant Classification › Front Passenger; Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Park/Neutral Start Interlock Switch. Recalls are matched by model year, so check your exact VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common 2022 Subaru Outback problems?: Owners filed 466 complaints with NHTSA. The most-reported areas are visibility/wiper (255), electrical system (53), visibility (26), engine (23).
How much does a 2022 Subaru Outback cost to own for 5 years?: About $42,332 over 5 years ($706/month) at an estimated $18,000 purchase price and 12,000 miles a year, including depreciation, insurance, fuel, maintenance, repairs, loan interest and taxes. Run a VIN report to personalize it.

Sources: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP ratings; EPA fueleconomy.gov. Data refreshed weekly. Complaint counts scale with sales volume.