2022 Subaru Outback Electrical System Problems
NHTSA component category: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · data through 07/14/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How electrical system ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 454 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2022 Subaru Outback overview page.
What owners report
“We have a Brand New 2022 Subaru Outback premium We parked it in our indoor garage for 1 week. We left no lights on, etc…”NHTSA complaint 11456087 — filed 03/10/2022
“Car is suffering from "Parasitic Drain". Car is brand new with only a little over 200miles on it. Dealer has had to tow in the…”NHTSA complaint 11443172 — filed 12/08/2021
“The contact owns a 2022 Subaru Outback. The contact stated that while at a complete stop, the vehicle would independently accelerate without warning. The contact…”NHTSA complaint 11434035 — filed 09/23/2021
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Electrical System complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2022 Subaru Outback have electrical system problems?
Electrical System is the #3 most-reported problem area on the 2022 Subaru Outback: 44 of 454 complaints on file (9.7%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2022 Subaru Outback have in total?
454 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 10 involved a crash, 4 involved a fire, 4 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's electrical system category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ELECTRICAL SYSTEM category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
