Subaru Outback Recall R/2022/053: The Eyesight Logic May Cause An Un-necessary Activation Of The Pre-collision Braking, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 1 Mar 2022
- Launched
- 152
- vehicles in the UK
- R/2022/053
- DVSA reference
Subaru recalled Outback vehicles built between 25 November 2020 and 21 June 2021. The Eyesight logic may cause un-necessary activation of the pre-collision braking. The recall notice describes the fix as: re-program the Eyesight software. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The Eyesight logic may cause un-necessary activation of the pre-collision braking.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: THE EYESIGHT LOGIC MAY CAUSE AN UN-NECESSARY ACTIVATION OF THE PRE-COLLISION BRAKING Defect: The Eyesight logic may cause un-necessary activation of the pre-collision braking. Remedy: Re-program the Eyesight software
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause un-necessary activation of the pre-collision braking.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: re-program the Eyesight software. The fix is a software update, which usually takes under an hour at the dealer.
Are You Affected?
Outback built between 25 November 2020 and 21 June 2021 may be included. Subaru estimates 152 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Subaru, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Subaru.
- Book with any franchised Subaru dealer, quoting the DVSA reference R/2022/053. See how to get a Subaru recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| OutbackMalfunction of inhibitor switch on CVT | Low | R/2024/391 | |
| Impreza, Levorg, Outback, XVThe electronic park brake connector may disconnect | Urgent | R/2022/260 | |
| Legacy, OutbackA driving range indicator in the multi information display has a program error | Low | R/2019/052 | |
| BRZ, Forester, Impreza, Legacy and 2 moreThe load may exceed the valve spring's fatigue strength and the spring may fracture | Book soon | R/2019/025 | |
| Legacy, OutbackElectronic parking brake capacitor on inner circuit board and magnet ring of the sensor may fracture | Urgent | R/2018/346 |
This is one of 37 Subaru recalls in DVSA’s data. The Subaru recall launched before it was R/2021/353 on 1 Nov 2021, for potential failure of the ignition coil module causing engine stall and a none start…. The one launched after it was R/2022/260 on 1 Sep 2022, for the electronic park brake connector may disconnect. You can also see every Subaru recall, all recalls launched in 2022 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2022/053, launched 1 March 2022. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.