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.