Recall 22V522000: 2015–2021 Subaru WRX

Report received

Jul 21, 2022

Manufacturer

Subaru of America, Inc.

Potentially affected

59,934vehicles

Model years

2015–2021

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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.

Possible consequence

Inoperative backup lights and an inoperative rearview camera can reduce vehicle visibility and driver awareness, increasing the risk of a crash.

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.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2015 Subaru WRX52 complaints
• 2016 Subaru WRX31 complaints
• 2017 Subaru WRX53 complaints
• 2018 Subaru WRX43 complaints
• 2019 Subaru WRX30 complaints
• 2020 Subaru WRX18 complaints
• 2021 Subaru WRX13 complaints