NHTSA recall 23V-016 (23V016000)
equipment recall reported January 23, 2023 - about 4,615 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 23V016000
- Also written as
- 23V-016
- Manufacturer number
- WRA-23
- Reported
- January 23, 2023
- Vehicles affected
- ~4,615
- Component
- equipment
What is being recalled
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."
Why it is dangerous
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 fix (free at any franchised dealer)
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.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 23V-016 when calling a dealer.
Affected 1 model
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.