2022 Subaru WRX Owner's Manual Contains Incorrect High Beam Assist Instructions
Subaru is recalling 2022 WRX vehicles with Eyesight because the owner's manual contains incorrect instructions for adjusting the High Beam Assist function. Owners will receive a corrected manual insert by mail.
What this means for you
Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.
Our severity reasoning: This is a documentation error in an owner's manual with no reported injuries or crashes. While incorrect manual instructions could theoretically affect light adjustment, the fix is a simple mail-out of corrected information, classifying this as a moderate-severity precautionary recall.
Plain-English summary
Subaru of America, Inc. is recalling certain 2022 Subaru WRX vehicles equipped with the Eyesight feature. The owner's manual for these vehicles contains incorrect instructions for adjusting the sensitivity of the High Beam Assist function, which may prevent owners from making the intended adjustments.
Approximately 4,615 units are affected. All 2022 WRX vehicles equipped with the Eyesight feature are included in this recall.
If you own a recalled vehicle, Subaru will mail you a corrected owner's manual insert at no cost. Owner notification letters were expected to be mailed on February 15, 2023. You can contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614 with questions. You may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.nhtsa.gov for more information.
The recalled product
- Product
- SUBARU WRX
- Brand
- SUBARU
- Manufacturer
- Subaru of America, Inc.
- Affected units
- 4,615
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Model numbers (1)
- WRX
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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