2022 Subaru Outback Problems, Recalls & Reliability
552 owner complaints sit in the federal file for the 2022 Subaru Outback, alongside 4 recall campaigns and 0 defect investigations. It scores 44/100 on the trouble index — a below-average year for this model. Visibility & wipers leads the reports, typically around 6,750 miles.
Below average
Where 2022 sits among all Outback years
What owners report
“Windshield cracked after 1,200 miles. I do not recall any rock hit and do not see any hit point.”— owner report to NHTSA, 2022 Outback
“Noticed that there’s a crack on the windshield at the passenger side. There is no evident of impact.”— owner report to NHTSA, 2022 Outback
“The contact owns a 2022 Subaru Outback. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, she entered the vehicle to start the vehicle; however, the engine failed to turn over. An unknown electrical system warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed…”— owner report to NHTSA, 2022 Outback
“No matter what Subaru does the infotainment system which controls the safety systems crashes randomly and weekly. Disabling all the Eyesight safety features.”— owner report to NHTSA, 2022 Outback
Mileage when trouble shows up
Among the 46 reports that include an odometer reading, problems most often appear around 13,974 miles. Half of those reports fall between 4,260 and 26,000 miles — a useful range to weigh against the mileage of the exact car you're looking at.
Recalls (4)
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Outback and Legacy vehicles. A capacitor in the sensors for the Occupant Detection System (ODS) may crack and short circuit, which can prevent the front passenger air bag from deploying in a…
Fix: Dealers will replace the ODS sensors on the front passenger seat, free of charge. Owner notifications were mailed February 3, 2025. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614.…
Subaru of America, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2021 Crosstrek, 2022 Forester, 2021-2023 Legacy, and Outback vehicles. An insufficient weld may allow water to enter the inhibitor switch, causing it to fail.
Fix: Dealers will replace the inhibitor switch, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 8, 2024. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2783. Subaru's number for…
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…
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…
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).
Fix: 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…
Complaint history for this model year
When owners filed their reports — a long tail means problems kept surfacing for years.
Questions buyers ask
Is the 2022 Subaru Outback reliable?
The 2022 Subaru Outback drew 552 complaints in federal safety records — a below-average year for this model. Its trouble index is 44/100, scored against the model's worst year (2019).
What are the most common 2022 Subaru Outback problems?
The top reported problems for the 2022 Subaru Outback are visibility & wipers (281 complaints), other (85), and electrical (52).
At what mileage do 2022 Subaru Outback problems show up?
Owners most often report 2022 Subaru Outback problems around 13,974 miles. Half of all reports that include an odometer reading fall between 4,260 and 26,000 miles.
Does the 2022 Subaru Outback have recalls?
4 recall campaigns apply to the 2022 Subaru Outback. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer.
Every number on this page is a count of records in the federal complaint, recall, and investigation files published by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. Check any specific vehicle's open recalls by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.