NHTSA Campaign 24V227000

AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER

Issued by Subaru of America, Inc. · Reported Mar 22, 2024 · 118,723 vehicles affected

What's wrong

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Outback and Legacy vehicles. A capacitor in the sensors for the Occupant Detection System (ODS) may crack and short circuit, which can prevent the front passenger air bag from deploying in a crash.

Consequence

An air bag that does not deploy during a crash can increase the risk of injury.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the ODS sensors on the front passenger seat, free of charge. Owner notifications were mailed February 3, 2025. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRA-24.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
SUBARU LEGACY 2020 118,723
SUBARU LEGACY 2021 118,723
SUBARU LEGACY 2022 118,723
SUBARU OUTBACK 2020 118,723
SUBARU OUTBACK 2021 118,723
SUBARU OUTBACK 2022 118,723

Source: NHTSA Campaign 24V227000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.