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Subaru WRX STI Recall R/2022/259: Reverse Light May Fail Due To Coating On The Switch, Who Is Affected And What To Do

DVSA reference R/2022/259, campaign code SRT-323. Data updated daily from DVSA.

Low
How serious
7 Sep 2022
Launched
1,543
vehicles in the UK
SRT-323
Manufacturer’s campaign code

Subaru recalled WRX STI vehicles built between 25 December 2013 and 27 October 2021. Reverse light may fail due to coating on the switch. The dealer will replace the reverse light switch. You won't usually pay for it.1

What’s Wrong

Reverse light may fail due to coating on the switch.

DVSA's Original Wording

Concern: REVERSE LIGHT MAY FAIL DUE TO COATING ON THE SWITCH Defect: Reverse light may fail due to coating on the switch. Remedy: Replace the reverse light switch.

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The Risk

The recall notice describes the concern as: reverse light may fail due to coating on the switch.

The Fix

The dealer will replace the reverse light switch.

Are You Affected?

WRX STI built between 25 December 2013 and 27 October 2021 may be included. Subaru estimates 1,543 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.

What To Do Now

  1. Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Subaru.
  2. Book with any franchised Subaru dealer, quoting the campaign code SRT-323 or the DVSA reference R/2022/259. See how to get a Subaru recall fixed.
  3. Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.

No other recalls for this model in DVSA’s data.

This is one of 37 Subaru recalls in DVSA’s data. The Subaru recall launched before it was R/2022/260 on 1 Sep 2022, for the electronic park brake connector may disconnect. The one launched after it was R/2022/266 on 19 Sep 2022, for the impeller deformation may cause the fuel pump to become inoperative. You can also see every Subaru recall and all recalls launched in 2022.

Source: DVSA recall R/2022/259, launched 7 September 2022. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.

Sources

  1. 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.