2022 Subaru Outback Visibility & Wipers Problems
NHTSA lists 280 Visibility & Wipers complaints for the 2022 Subaru Outback, 60% of all complaints filed for that year, with a median failure mileage of 6,750 miles. A related recall (22V712000) covers insufficient windshield bonding from incorrect paint clearcoat.
- Visibility & Wipers complaints
- 280
- 60% of 463
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 6,750 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical visibility and wiper symptoms owners report
- Windshields crack or chip with little or no visible impact, often spreading rapidly from a small chip into a large crack within minutes or overnight.
- Cracks frequently start at the edge or bottom seal of the windshield rather than the center, sometimes forming L-shaped or spreading patterns.
- Replacement windshields, including OEM factory glass, have cracked again shortly after installation in some cases.
- Several owners report the cracking happened in cold weather conditions, including right after starting the car or when it warmed up.
- Some owners needed a second or third windshield replacement on the same vehicle within a few thousand miles.
When 2022 Subaru Outback visibility and wiper complaints were filed
First complaint Aug 14, 2021, latest Jul 31, 2026.
Visibility & Wipers recalls for the 2022 Subaru Outback
- NHTSA 22V712000Sep 22, 2022Visibility & Wipers42 vehicles
Visibility:windshield
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2022 Impreza and Outback vehicles. The incorrect paint clearcoat may have been applied, which can cause the windshield to be insufficiently bonded to the vehicle. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 212, "Windshield Mounting."
Risk: An insufficiently bonded windshield can detach during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Subaru will offer owners a vehicle exchange or repurchase, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 21, 2022. Owners may contact Subaru's customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRH-22.
Visibility & Wipers complaints by Outback model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many Visibility & Wipers complaints does NHTSA have for the 2022 Subaru Outback?
- NHTSA lists 280 Visibility & Wipers complaints for the 2022 Outback, which is 60% of the 463 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2022 Subaru Outback windshield?
- Yes. Recall 22V712000 covers certain 2022 Outback and Impreza vehicles where incorrect paint clearcoat may have caused the windshield to be insufficiently bonded. Subaru is offering owners a vehicle exchange or repurchase.
- At what mileage do windshield problems typically show up on the 2022 Outback?
- NHTSA data shows a median mileage at failure of 6,750 miles for Visibility & Wipers complaints on the 2022 Outback.
- Did the windshield issue cause any crashes or injuries?
- NHTSA records show 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries linked to these Visibility & Wipers complaints on the 2022 Outback.
- Is the 2022 Outback worse than other years for windshield complaints?
- Yes, relative to other Outback model years. The 2022 Outback's 60% share of complaints in this category is the highest of any year listed, compared to 43% for 2020 and 37% for 2019.