How many electrical system complaints does the 2022 Subaru Outback have?

NHTSA lists 54 electrical system complaints for the 2022 Outback, which is 12% of all 463 complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2022 Subaru Outback electrical system?

No. The data shows no related recalls tied to the electrical system complaints for the 2022 Outback.

At what mileage do 2022 Outback electrical problems typically appear?

The median mileage at failure for electrical system complaints on the 2022 Outback is 25,000 miles, though some owners reported issues on nearly new vehicles.

Have there been any fires linked to the 2022 Outback electrical system?

NHTSA complaint data for this issue includes 3 fires, 1 crash, and 0 injuries reported.

How does the 2022 Outback compare to other years for electrical complaints?

The 12% share for 2022 is lower than many other model years, including 2016 (48%), 2017 (43%), and 2019 (35%).

2022 Subaru Outback Electrical System Problems

NHTSA lists 54 electrical system complaints for the 2022 Subaru Outback, 12% of its 463 total complaints for the year. There are no related recalls filed for this issue, and reported failures include 3 fires and 1 crash, with a median mileage at failure of 25,000 miles.

Electrical System complaints: 54; 12% of 463
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 3
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 25,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical electrical symptoms owners report

Owners report sudden, complete loss of electrical power while driving, sometimes with a burning smell or smoke and inability to restart the vehicle.
Multiple owners describe a dead or draining battery on nearly new vehicles, sometimes overnight or after being parked for less than 48 hours in cold weather.
Some owners report the vehicle failing to start in cold temperatures, with unknown warning lights illuminated and dealers unable to source a needed sensor part.
A main wiring harness malfunction was reported that kept dashboard lights on continuously and disabled ADAS safety features, reportedly linked to two accidents.
One owner reported unintended acceleration at a complete stop combined with an abnormal grinding noise, requiring the vehicle to be shifted into neutral to stop.
Reports include smoke or fire originating near the front of the vehicle accompanied by an abnormal sound and total loss of electrical power while driving.

When 2022 Subaru Outback electrical complaints were filed

First complaint Jul 14, 2021, latest Sep 15, 2026.

54 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jul 2021 to Sep 2026; peak Jun 2026 (4).

Electrical System recalls for the 2022 Subaru Outback

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Electrical System complaints by Outback model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

201061 (17%)
2011165 (25%)
201251 (17%)
201329 (10%)
201437 (18%)
2015130 (25%)
2016311 (48%)
2017396 (43%)
2018270 (33%)
2019367 (35%)
2020267 (30%)
202177 (26%)
202254 (12%)
202323 (26%)
202419 (19%)
202516 (20%)

Frequently asked questions

How many electrical system complaints does the 2022 Subaru Outback have?: NHTSA lists 54 electrical system complaints for the 2022 Outback, which is 12% of all 463 complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2022 Subaru Outback electrical system?: No. The data shows no related recalls tied to the electrical system complaints for the 2022 Outback.
At what mileage do 2022 Outback electrical problems typically appear?: The median mileage at failure for electrical system complaints on the 2022 Outback is 25,000 miles, though some owners reported issues on nearly new vehicles.
Have there been any fires linked to the 2022 Outback electrical system?: NHTSA complaint data for this issue includes 3 fires, 1 crash, and 0 injuries reported.
How does the 2022 Outback compare to other years for electrical complaints?: The 12% share for 2022 is lower than many other model years, including 2016 (48%), 2017 (43%), and 2019 (35%).