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NHTSA Recall 23V016000: Owners/service/other manual (equipment)

Subaru of America, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 4,615 vehicles. It affects 2022 Subaru WRX.

4,615
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
2023
owners notified (February 15)
NHTSA campaign23V016000
Manufacturer campaignWRA-23
ComponentEQUIPMENT › OTHER › OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Report receivedJanuary 23, 2023
Owner notificationFebruary 15, 2023
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2022 WRX vehicles equipped with the "Eyesight" feature. The owner's manual may contain incorrect instructions for adjusting the sensitivity of the High Beam Assist function. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Safety risk

Incorrect instructions for adjusting the sensitivity of the High Beam Assist function contained in the owner's manual may cause the lights to not be adjusted as intended, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Subaru will mail an owner's manual insert containing the correct information, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed February 15, 2023. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRA-23.

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 23V016000

Make and modelModel years
Subaru WRX2022

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.