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NHTSA Recall 22V712000: Windshield (visibility)

Subaru of America, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 42 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Subaru Impreza.

42
vehicles potentially affected
2
models affected
2022
owners notified (November 11)
NHTSA campaign22V712000
Manufacturer campaignWRH-22
ComponentVISIBILITY › WINDSHIELD
Report receivedSeptember 22, 2022
Owner notificationNovember 11, 2022
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

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."

Safety risk

An insufficiently bonded windshield can detach during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Vehicles covered by recall 22V712000

Make and modelModel years
Subaru Impreza2022
Subaru Outback2022

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.