Subaru Recall 23V-016: Equipment – owners/service/other manual

Affected: 2022 Subaru WRX. Filed with NHTSA on January 23, 2023, covering about 4,615 vehicles.

The problem

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."

The 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.

The fix

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.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign23V-016 (23V016000)
Manufacturer numberWRA-23
ManufacturerSubaru of America, Inc.
ComponentEquipment › Other › Owners/service/other manual
Report dateJanuary 23, 2023
Owners notifiedFebruary 15, 2023
Vehicles affected4,615
Initiated byManufacturer

Vehicles covered

Frequently asked questions

Is the recall 23V-016 repair free?

Yes. Subaru dealers will fix the problem at no cost: 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.

How do I know if my car is included?

Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 4,615 vehicles built in a certain window. Check your 17-character VIN with our VIN recall check or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.