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Subaru Outback Recall 24V227: Passenger Air Bag May Not Deploy in a Crash

NHTSA campaign 24V227, reported March 22, 2024, 118,723 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

A sensor in the occupant detection system on the front passenger seat may have a capacitor that can crack and short circuit. If that happens, the front passenger air bag may not deploy in a crash, which can increase the risk of injury.

If you own one of these vehicles, contact an authorized Subaru dealer to have the front passenger seat occupant detection system sensors replaced. The repair is free. You can also call Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614, and you should check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 24V227Subaru of America, Inc.
Component
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER
Problem
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.
Risk
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.
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.

Affected vehicles

Subaru Legacy202020212022
Subaru Outback202020212022