NHTSA recall 23V016000
A recall listed here may apply to a vehicle of this year, make and model. Only the manufacturer can say whether it applies to one vehicle: check the VIN with the official lookups.
| Published by | NHTSA (United States) |
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| Campaign number | 23V016000 |
| Manufacturer's number | WRA-23 |
| Manufacturer | Subaru of America, Inc. |
| Reported | 2023-01-23 |
| Owners notified | 2023-02-15 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL |
| Units potentially affected | 4615 |
| Part numbers | MSA5M2205A |
| Report | Annual report 1, for 2025 quarter 1 to 2025 quarter 4 |
|---|---|
| Filed with NHTSA | 2026-01-29 |
| Vehicles in the campaign | 4615 |
| Reported remedied | 4598 (99%) |
| Reported unreachable | 15 |
| Reported removed | 0 |
These are the manufacturer's totals for the whole campaign at the end of 2025 quarter 4, as filed with NHTSA. They do not say whether one vehicle has been remedied: check the VIN with the official lookups. The reports are from data as of 2026-10-19.
What is wrong
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."
What can happen
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 remedy
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
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A vehicle with no link is not in this site's catalog, which covers cars, multipurpose vehicles and trucks by model year. The campaign is from data as of 2026-10-19.
Bulletins for the same vehicles and component
| 15-270-20R | 2024-05-02. Service bulletin. This bulletin provides instruction for use of a new reprogramming procedure to optimize the Denso Gen 4 Audio and Navigation system utilized in the models listed. |
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| 15-242-19R | 2024-04-03. Service bulletin. This bulletin has been developed for use as a quick reference tool to aid in diagnosing operational concerns of the Gen 2 Telematics system’s remote access features. |
| 15-219-18R | 2024-04-03. Service bulletin. This bulletin addresses an error code 202 and or 204 when attempting to complete the STARLINK telematics subsription process. |
| 09-114-23R | 2024-04-02. Service bulletin. This bulletin announces the availability of reprogramming files for the Engine Control Module (ECM). This will address cases of DTC P04AE for the EVAP purge control valve stuck open. |
| 15-301-22R | 2024-04-02. Service bulletin. This bulletin announces reprograming files for the optimization of Gen 4 Denso CP1 audio and navigation head units. |
| 15-246-19R | 2024-02-02. Service bulletin. This Service Information Bulletin outlines a new required procedure to follow when performing immobilizer-related repairs. |
| OTA | 2024-01-03. Service bulletin. OTA version of RC 2304 Announcement |
| 09-110-23R | 2023-12-05. Service bulletin. This Service Information Bulletin announces diagnostic service procedures to be followed when DTC P0420 (Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold Bank 1) is detected by the Engine Control Module (ECM). |
| 18-224-22R | 2023-11-06. Service bulletin. This Service Information Bulletin is to inform you of the diagnosis procedure of the CP1/ CP1.5 Infotainment System when DTC B2256 is detected. |
| 15-266-20R | 2023-11-06. Service bulletin. This Bulletin provides helpful procedures and best practices to utilize when customers present with concerns relating to the operation of their Gen 2/Gen 3 Telematics system equipped Subaru. |
A bulletin is the manufacturer's note to its dealers. It is not part of this recall.