2015–2021 Subaru WRX Exterior Lighting Recall 22V522000 (Subaru WRE-22)
NHTSA recall 22V522000 (Subaru recall WRE-22) covers about 59,934 2015–2021 Subaru WRX vehicles (exterior lighting), filed with NHTSA Jul 21, 2022. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory.
Source: NHTSA campaign 22V522000 · Data as of Nov 6, 2026 · By CarWhere Research
What's recalled
Component: Exterior lighting (back up lights, switch)
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 and its status
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.
Status: NHTSA lists Sep 16, 2022 as the owner-notification date for this campaign.
Subaru recall number WRE-22
NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number for 22V522000 as WRE-22. Owner letters and dealer service departments often use this code, so a search for "WRE-22 recall" refers to the same campaign.
Affected models and years
Models and model years NHTSA lists for this campaign. Not every vehicle of a listed model and year is included; check by VIN.
| Vehicle | Model years | More |
|---|---|---|
| Subaru WRX | 2015–2021 | All WRX recallsYears to avoid |
Key dates
- Report filed with NHTSA
- Jul 21, 2022
- Owner notification
- Sep 16, 2022
- Build dates covered
- Nov 14, 2013 to Oct 21, 2021
- Recall initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Filed by
- Subaru of America, Inc.
Check your VIN for 22V522000
- Find the 17-character VIN on the driver-side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the door-jamb sticker, or your registration.
- Enter it in NHTSA's free VIN recall lookup. It shows every open recall on that exact vehicle, including this one if it applies and hasn't been repaired.
- If 22V522000 is open, call any Subaru dealer's service department and give them the recall number (22V522000 or WRE-22). The repair is free.
Not sure of the exact model or year? Decode it first with the free VIN decoder.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 22V522000?
NHTSA recall 22V522000 (Subaru recall WRE-22) covers about 59,934 2015–2021 Subaru WRX vehicles (exterior lighting), filed with NHTSA Jul 21, 2022. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. It covers certain 2015-2021 WRX vehicles.
Is it safe to drive a vehicle with recall 22V522000?
NHTSA's record for 22V522000 carries no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. The risk NHTSA lists is: "Inoperative backup lights and an inoperative rearview camera can reduce vehicle visibility and driver awareness, increasing the risk of a crash." Get the free repair as soon as it is available for your vehicle.
How do I know if my vehicle is affected by 22V522000?
Only a VIN lookup can tell you. Not every vehicle of the listed models and years is included, and repaired vehicles drop off. Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's free recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask any Subaru dealer to check it.
What is the fix for recall 22V522000, and is it free?
NHTSA's record says: "Dealers will inspect and replace the backup light switch, as necessary, free of charge." NHTSA lists Sep 16, 2022 as the owner-notification date for this campaign. Safety-recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.
What is the Subaru recall number for 22V522000?
NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number as WRE-22. Dealers and owner letters often use that code (WRE-22) instead of the NHTSA campaign number 22V522000.
Sources and method
- NHTSA recall record for 22V522000, from NHTSA's public recall campaign database. Problem, risk and remedy text is NHTSA's own wording.
- "Vehicles affected" is NHTSA's potential-units-affected count for the whole campaign.
- Data as of Nov 6, 2026. NHTSA updates campaigns as manufacturers file amendments, so check the official record for the latest.