2022 Subaru Outback
Specs, fuel economy, oil capacity, recalls, and reliability for the 2022 Subaru Outback.
- Engine
- 2.4L Turbo
- Drive
- All-Wheel Drive
- Transmission
- Automatic (AV-S8)
- Fuel type
- Regular
- Vehicle class
- Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
- City MPG
- 23
- Highway MPG
- 30
- Combined MPG
- 26
- Est. annual fuel cost
- $1,700
Outback reliability score
Scored from NHTSA consumer complaint volume and severity for this model year. Most-reported component: Visibility/wiper.
- Complaints
- 521
- Crashes
- 18
- Fires
- 8
- Injuries
- 6
2022 Outback oil capacity & type
- Viscosity
- 5W-30
- Oil type
- Full Synthetic
- Capacity (with filter)
- 5.1 qt
- Capacity (without filter)
- 4.7 qt
- OEM oil filter
- Subaru 15208AA170
- Drain plug torque
- 44.7 Nm (33 ft-lbs)
2022 Subaru Outback recalls
4 NHTSA safety recalls on file.
- 22V473000
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2022 Outback vehicles. The engine wiring harness may have been damaged, resulting in a loose electrical…
A loose electrical connection to the ECU may cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
- 22V712000
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2022 Impreza and Outback vehicles. The incorrect paint clearcoat may have been applied, which can cause…
An insufficiently bonded windshield can detach during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- 23V755000
Subaru of America, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2021 Crosstrek, 2022 Forester, 2021-2023 Legacy, and Outback vehicles. An insufficient weld may allow…
An inoperative inhibitor switch may prevent the reverse lights from illuminating and the rearview camera image from displaying, increasing…
- 24V227000
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Outback and Legacy vehicles. A capacitor in the sensors for the Occupant Detection System…
An air bag that does not deploy during a crash can increase the risk of injury.
What's on this 2022 Subaru Outback page
- Subaru Outback engine specs and horsepower
- EPA fuel economy for the 2022 Outback — city, highway, and combined MPG
- Oil capacity and recommended viscosity for the Outback
- Active NHTSA safety recalls and technical service bulletins
- Reliability score and commonly reported Outback issues
- Towing & payload ratings (for Subaru trucks and SUVs)
- Manufacturer maintenance schedule by mileage
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