2019–2022 Subaru Ascent Electrical System Recall 22V907000 (Subaru WRL-22)
NHTSA recall 22V907000 (Subaru recall WRL-22) covers about 271,694 2019–2022 Subaru Ascent vehicles (electrical system), filed with NHTSA Dec 8, 2022. NHTSA lists a PARK-OUTSIDE advisory: owners should park outside and away from buildings until the repair is done.
Source: NHTSA campaign 22V907000 · Data as of Nov 6, 2026 · By CarWhere Research
Park outside: NHTSA safety advisory
NHTSA lists a park-outside advisory for this campaign. Owners should park affected vehicles outside and away from buildings until the recall repair is done.
What's recalled
Component: Electrical system (wiring, interior/under dash)
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Ascent vehicles. The ground bolt that secures the ground terminal of the Positive Temperature Coefficient (PTC) heater may have been improperly fastened, which could result in melting of the ground terminal and surrounding components.
The risk
A melting ground terminal increases the risk of a fire.
The remedy and its status
Owners are advised to park their vehicle away from structures and to avoid leaving the vehicle unattended while the engine is running. An owner who notices or smells smoke coming from the dash or driver's footwell area should immediately stop operating the vehicle and turn the ignition switch to the "Off" position. Dealers will replace the PTC heater ground bolts and if necessary, replace the ground wire and the connector holder, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed February 6, 2023. Owners may contact Subaru's customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRL-22.
Status: NHTSA lists Jan 25, 2023 as the owner-notification date for this campaign.
Subaru recall number WRL-22
NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number for 22V907000 as WRL-22. Owner letters and dealer service departments often use this code, so a search for "WRL-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 Ascent | 2019–2022 | All Ascent recallsYears to avoid |
Key dates
- Report filed with NHTSA
- Dec 8, 2022
- Owner notification
- Jan 25, 2023
- Recall initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Filed by
- Subaru of America, Inc.
Check your VIN for 22V907000
- 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 22V907000 is open, call any Subaru dealer's service department and give them the recall number (22V907000 or WRL-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 22V907000?
NHTSA recall 22V907000 (Subaru recall WRL-22) covers about 271,694 2019–2022 Subaru Ascent vehicles (electrical system), filed with NHTSA Dec 8, 2022. NHTSA lists a PARK-OUTSIDE advisory: owners should park outside and away from buildings until the repair is done. It covers certain 2019-2022 Ascent vehicles.
Is it safe to drive a vehicle with recall 22V907000?
NHTSA's record for 22V907000 carries a park-outside advisory: owners should park outside and away from buildings and other vehicles until the recall repair is done.
How do I know if my vehicle is affected by 22V907000?
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 22V907000, and is it free?
NHTSA's record says: "Owners are advised to park their vehicle away from structures and to avoid leaving the vehicle unattended while the engine is running." NHTSA lists Jan 25, 2023 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 22V907000?
NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number as WRL-22. Dealers and owner letters often use that code (WRL-22) instead of the NHTSA campaign number 22V907000.
Sources and method
- NHTSA recall record for 22V907000, 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.
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