NHTSA recall 22V522000
Exterior lighting › Back up lights › Switch
Subaru WRX
Reported Jul 21, 202259,934 vehicles affectedSubaru of America, Inc.Maker’s number WRE-22Built Nov 14, 2013 – Oct 21, 2021
The defect
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.
The risk
Inoperative backup lights and an inoperative rearview camera can reduce vehicle visibility and driver awareness, increasing the risk of a crash.
The 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.