WRC-22 – Engine Harness and ECM replacement – 2022 Subaru Outback

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Bulletin Number: WRC-22; Date: 07/06/22 Page 1 of 8 PRODUCT CAMPAIGN BULLETIN Continued… CAUTION: VEHICLE SERVICING PERFORMED BY UNTRAINED PERSONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY TO THOSE PERSONS OR TO OTHERS. Subaru Service Bulletins are intended for use by professional technicians ONLY. They are written to inform those technicians of conditions that may occur in some vehicles, or to provide information that could assist in the proper servicing of the vehicle. Properly trained technicians have the equipment, tools, safety instructions, and know-how to do the job correctly and safely. If a condition is described, DO NOT assume that this Service Bulletin applies to your vehicle, or that your vehicle will have that condition. Subaru of America, Inc. is ISO 14001 Compliant ISO 14001 is the international standard for excellence in Environmental Management Systems. Please recycle or dispose of automotive products in a manner that is friendly to our environment and in accordance with all local, state and federal laws and regulations. NUMBER: WRC-22 DATE: 07/06/22 NHTSA ID: 22V-473 APPLICABILITY: 2022 MY Outback 2.4L (turbo) SUBJECT: Safety Recall – Engine Harness and ECM replacement INTRODUCTION: Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is initiating a new safety recall for certain 2022 model year Outback vehicles equipped with a 2.4L turbo engine, which may contain damage to the engine wiring harness. DESCRIPTION OF THE DEFECT AND SAFETY RISK Due to a deformed terminal on an engine test harness used during vehicle production, the engine wiring harness in the affected vehicles may contain a damaged female terminal. A damaged female terminal may result in poor contact with the male terminal of the engine control unit (ECU). If the terminals lose connection while driving, the vehicle may experience a complete loss of motive power without the ability to restart, increasing the risk of a crash. Remedy The engine wiring harness and ECM will be replaced at no cost to the customer. Affected Vehicles A total of 15 U.S. Outback vehicles will be affected by this recall, as listed below: Model Year Carline Production Date Range 2022 Outback (turbo) May 3, 2022 – May 5, 2022 Not all vehicles in the production range listed above are affected by this recall. Coverage must be confirmed by using the Vehicle Coverage Inquiry function on subarunet.com prior to repair. This information is now available. ATTENTION: GENERAL MANAGER q PARTS MANAGER q CLAIMS PERSONNEL q SERVICE MANAGER q IMPORTANT – All Service Personnel Should Read and Initial in the boxes provided, right. ©2022 Subaru of America, Inc. All rights reserved. Bulletin Number: WRC-22; Date: 07/06/22 Page 2 of 8 Continued… Retailer Responsibility Please be advised that it is a violation of Federal law for a dealer to deliver a new motor vehicle covered by a recall under a sale or lease until the defect is remedied. Therefore, any Authorized Subaru Retailer failing to perform the applicable service procedures to correct all affected vehicles in their inventory prior to the vehicle being placed in service may be subject to civil penalties of up to $22,423 per violation (i.e., for each vehicle), as provided in 49 CFR §578.6 and will also be in breach of the Subaru Dealer Agreement. Any vehicles listed in any recall/campaign that are in retailer stock must be: • Immediately identified • Tagged or otherwise marked to prevent their delivery or use prior to repair • Repaired in accordance with the repair procedures outlined in the Product Campaign Bulletin Retailers are to promptly perform the applicable service procedures, to correct all affected vehicles in their inventory (used, demo & SSLP). Whenever a vehicle subject to this recall is taken into retailer inventory necessary steps should be taken to ensure the recall correction has been made before selling or releasing the vehicle. Owner Notification Subaru will notify affected vehicle owners by first class mail within 60 days. Retailers will be advised when the notification is scheduled. PART INFORMATION: REMINDER: Always order the most up-to-date replacement parts based on the specific VIN being repaired. Model Part Description Part Number Outback UNIT-EGI CONTROL 22765AR991 HARN-ENG 24020AG73A Outback Wilderness UNIT-EGI CONTROL 22765AR251 HARN-ENG 24020AH21A IMPORTANT: The engine harnesses and engine control units required for this repair are on hold, due to the limited scope of this recall. Retailers must contact the PICs with the affected VIN for release. One-Time Use Parts Part Description Part Number Quantity GSKT-INT MANIF 14035AA74A 2 GSKT-EGR PIPE 14738AA29A 1 GSKT-THROT CHMBR 16175AA53A 1 GSKT-AIR INT DUCT 14497AA070 1 GSKT-AIR INT DUCT 14497AA080 1 GSKT-INTER COOLER 21896AA130 1 GSKT-EGR PIPE 14738AA340 1 Bulletin Number: WRC-22; Date: 07/06/22 Page 3 of 8 Continued… SERVICE PROCEDURE / INFORMATION: REMINDER: Customer satisfaction and retention starts with performing quality repairs. CRITICAL: There are added tips and warnings provided below within the service procedure. It is IMPORTANT to read ALL the information below fully before proceeding to prevent any damage to the engine electrical system components. CAREFULLY replace the engine wiring harness FIRST following the additional tips below in conjunction with the procedure in the applicable Service Manual: Engine > FUEL INJECTION (FUEL SYSTEMS)(H4DOTC) > Engine Wiring Harness. CRITICAL: NEVER INSTALL THE NEW ENGINE WIRING HARNESS CONNECTIONS TO THE ORIGINAL ECM. DOING SO WILL LIKELY DAMAGE THE NEW WIRE HARNESS TERMINAL CONNECTIONS. CAREFULLY replace the ECM following the procedure in the applicable Service Manual: Engine > FUEL INJECTION (FUEL INJECTION (FUEL SYSTEMS)(H4DOTC) >Engine Control Module. • ALWAYS confirm the connector levers are in the fully locked position. See images below. • ALWAYS perform the “Entry VIN” procedure using SSM. • ALWAYS perform immobilizer registration when the ECM is replaced. Information regarding Bulletin Number: WRC-22; Date: 07/06/22 Page 4 of 8 Continued… immobilizer related procedure information can be found in TSB 15-246-19R. More detailed instructions for performing all immobilizer-related functions can be found on STIS under the Other/Miscellaneous Publication Type: “20MY Registration Manual for Immobilizer” or by searching Document Code: S1108BE. IMPORTANT REMINDER: NEVER INSTALL THE NEW ENGINE WIRING HARNESS CONNECTIONS TO THE ORIGINAL ECM. DOING SO WILL LIKELY DAMAGE THE NEW WIRE HARNESS TERMINAL CONNECTIONS. ADDITIONAL NOTES: • When reconnecting the ground cable terminal to the battery sensor, torque to 7.5Nm (5.5ft.-lbs. or 66inch-lbs.) while supporting the sensor with the other hand as outlined in the applicable Service Manual under: STARTING/CHARGING SYSTSEMS > Battery Sensor. • Refer to the applicable Service Manual and review: General Description > Repair Contents > Action required before & after Battery Disconnect. Additionally, record any stored seat position(s) before proceeding. Relearn any seat position memory after work is complete. If the power rear gate (PRG) height has been customized, the position must also be noted and relearned. SERVICE PROCEDURE TIPS: The Subaru Service Manual does not describe the procedures shown in the photos below. The harness can be removed with less difficulty when following the guided tips provided below. Review these tips in their entirety before proceeding with any work procedures. TIP 1) Remove the battery from the vehicle. TIP 2) Remove the two bolts securing the engine oil cooler pipe. DO NOT remove the water hose. This eliminates engine coolant loss. NOTE: The lower bolt can be removed easily with the vehicle on a lift. Bulletin Number: WRC-22; Date: 07/06/22 Page 5 of 8 Continued… TIP 3) It is not necessary to remove the entire PCV pipe. Detach the pipe from the holding clamp. This will avoid replacement of the PCV pipe which is a one-time use part. TIP 4) The throttle body assembly does not have to be fully removed. Remove the four mounting bolts and disconnect the wiring harness connection. The throttle body assembly can be repositioned with the pre-heater (coolant) hoses attached to gain sufficient access. Use CAUTION to not damage the throttle plate during this procedure. Bulletin Number: WRC-22; Date: 07/06/22 Page 6 of 8 Continued… TIP 5) CAREFULLY raise the vehicle and disconnect the five electrical connectors and the harness mounting clips. Remove the mounting bolt and the spring lock on the intake duct. Refer to the images below. Bulletin Number: WRC-22; Date: 07/06/22 Page 7 of 8 Continued… Bulletin Number: WRC-22; Date: 07/06/22 Page 8 of 8 ADDITIONAL PROCEDURE INFORMATION: • Reassemble all removed components in the reverse order of disassembly. • REMINDER- reconnect the ECM and EGI harness ONLY AFTER BOTH have been replaced. • When reconnecting the positive battery terminal, torque to 6Nm (2.6ftlbs. or 53.1inchlbs.). When reconnecting the ground cable terminal to the battery sensor, torque to 7.5Nm (5.5ft.-lbs. or 66inch-lbs.) while supporting the sensor with the other hand as outlined in the applicable Service Manual under: STARTING/CHARGING SYSTSEMS > Battery Sensor. SERVICE PROGRAM IDENTIFICATION LABEL: Type or print the necessary information on a Campaign Identification Label. The completed label should be attached to the vehicle’s upper radiator support. Additional labels are available through normal parts ordering channels. The part number is MSA6P1302, which comes as one sheet of 20 labels. WRC-22 CLAIM REIMBURSEMENT AND ENTRY PROCEDURES: Credit to perform this recall will be based on properly completed repair order information. Retailers may submit claims through Subarunet.com. Model Description Labor Operation # Labor Time Fail Code # Claim Type All Engine Wiring Harness & ECM Replacement A180-155 2.7H WRC-22 RC IMPORTANT REMINDERS: • SOA strongly discourages the printing and/or local storage of service information as previously released information and electronic publications may be updated at any time. • Always check for any open recalls or campaigns anytime a vehicle is in for servicing. • Always refer to STIS for the latest service information before performing any repairs.

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Subarunet Announcement To: All Subaru Retailers From: Subaru of America, Inc. Date: July 6, 2022 New Safety Recall: WRC-22 Engine Harness Damage Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is initiating a new safety recall for certain 2022 model year Outback vehicles equipped with a 2.4L turbo engine, which may contain damage to the engine wiring harness. Description of the Defect and Safety Risk Due to a deformed terminal on an engine test harness used during vehicle production, the engine wiring harness in the affected vehicles may contain a damaged female terminal. A damaged female terminal may result in poor contact with the male terminal of the engine control unit (ECU). If the terminals lose connection while driving, the vehicle may experience a complete loss of motive power without the ability to restart, increasing the risk of a crash. Remedy The engine wiring harness and ECU will be replaced at no cost to the customer. Affected Vehicles A total of 15 U.S. Outback vehicles will be affected by this recall, as listed below: Model Year Carline Production Date Range 2022 Outback May 3, 2022 – May 5, 2022 Not all vehicles in the production range listed above are affected by this recall. Coverage must be confirmed by using the Vehicle Coverage Inquiry function on subarunet.com prior to repair. This information will be available today. Service, Parts, and Claim Instructions For detailed service, parts, and claim information, please refer to the WRC-22 Product Campaign Bulletin which will be available on STIS today. IMPORTANT: The engine harnesses and ECUs required for this repair are on hold, due to the limited scope of this recall. Retailers must contact the PICs with the affected VIN for release. Retailer Responsibility Please be advised that it is a violation of Federal law for a dealer to deliver a new motor vehicle covered by a recall under a sale or lease until the defect is remedied. Therefore, any Authorized Subaru Retailer failing to perform the applicable service procedures to correct all affected vehicles in their inventory prior to the vehicle being placed in service may be subject to civil penalties of up to $22,423 per violation (i.e., for each vehicle), as provided in 49 CFR §578.6 and will also be in breach of the Subaru Dealer Agreement. Any vehicles listed in any recall/campaign that are in retailer stock must be: ▪ Immediately identified ▪ Tagged or otherwise marked to prevent their delivery or use prior to repair ▪ Repaired in accordance with the repair procedures outlined in the Product Campaign Bulletin Retailers are to promptly perform the applicable service procedures, to correct all affected vehicles in their inventory (used, demo & SSLP). Whenever a vehicle subject to this recall is taken into retailer inventory necessary steps should be taken to ensure the recall correction has been made before selling or releasing the vehicle. Owner Notification Subaru will notify affected vehicle owners by first class mail within 60 days. Retailers will be advised when the notification is scheduled.

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Subarunet Announcement To: All Subaru Retailers From: Subaru of America, Inc. Date: July 25, 2022 UPDATE Safety Recall: WRC-22 Engine Harness Damage Owner Notification Subaru will notify affected vehicle owners by first class mail on August 1, 2022. Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is initiating this safety recall for certain 2022 model year Outback vehicles equipped with a 2.4L turbo engine, which may contain damage to the engine wiring harness. Description of the Defect and Safety Risk Due to a deformed terminal on an engine test harness used during vehicle production, the engine wiring harness in the affected vehicles may contain a damaged female terminal. A damaged female terminal may result in poor contact with the male terminal of the engine control unit (ECU). If the terminals lose connection while driving, the vehicle may experience a complete loss of motive power without the ability to restart, increasing the risk of a crash. Remedy The engine wiring harness and ECU will be replaced at no cost to the customer. Affected Vehicles A total of 15 U.S. Outback vehicles will be affected by this recall, as listed below: Model Year Carline Production Date Range 2022 Outback May 3, 2022 – May 5, 2022 Not all vehicles in the production range listed above are affected by this recall. Coverage must be confirmed by using the Vehicle Coverage Inquiry function on subarunet.com prior to repair. This information will be available today. Service, Parts, and Claim Instructions For detailed service, parts, and claim information, please refer to the WRC-22 Product Campaign Bulletin on STIS. IMPORTANT: The engine harnesses and ECUs required for this repair are on hold, due to the limited scope of this recall. Retailers must contact the PICs with the affected VIN for release. Retailer Responsibility Please be advised that it is a violation of Federal law for a dealer to deliver a new motor vehicle covered by a recall under a sale or lease until the defect is remedied. Therefore, any Authorized Subaru Retailer failing to perform the applicable service procedures to correct all affected vehicles in their inventory prior to the vehicle being placed in service may be subject to civil penalties of up to $22,423 per violation (i.e., for each vehicle), as provided in 49 CFR §578.6 and will also be in breach of the Subaru Dealer Agreement. Any vehicles listed in any recall/campaign that are in retailer stock must be: ▪ Immediately identified ▪ Tagged or otherwise marked to prevent their delivery or use prior to repair ▪ Repaired in accordance with the repair procedures outlined in the Product Campaign Bulletin Retailers are to promptly perform the applicable service procedures, to correct all affected vehicles in their inventory (used, demo & SSLP). Whenever a vehicle subject to this recall is taken into retailer inventory necessary steps should be taken to ensure the recall correction has been made before selling or releasing the vehicle.

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Subaru of America, Inc. P.O. Box 9103 Camden, NJ 08101-9877 844-373-6614 www.subaru.com Dear Subaru Owner: This notice is sent to you in accordance with the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act. SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. has decided that a defect, which relates to motor vehicle safety, exists in certain 2022 model year Outback vehicles equipped with a 2.4L turbo engine. You received this notice because our records indicate that you currently own one of these vehicles. DESCRIPTION OF THE DEFECT AND SAFETY RISK Due to a deformed terminal on an engine test harness used during vehicle production, the engine wiring harness in the affected vehicles may contain a damaged female terminal. A damaged female terminal may result in poor contact with the male terminal of the engine control unit (ECU). If the terminals lose connection while driving, the vehicle may experience a complete loss of motive power without the ability to restart, increasing the risk of a crash. WHAT SUBARU WILL DO Subaru will replace the engine wiring harness and ECU at no cost to you. WHAT YOU SHOULD DO Please contact your Subaru retailer (dealer) immediately for an appointment to have this repair performed, at no cost to you. HOW LONG WILL THE REPAIR TAKE? The actual time for this repair is approximately two hours and 45 minutes. However, it may be necessary to leave your vehicle for a longer period of time on the day of your scheduled appointment to allow your Subaru retailer flexibility in scheduling. OWNER INFORMATION Government regulations require that recall notifications be sent to the last known owner of record. That information is based primarily on state registration and title data. If you are a lessor of this vehicle, federal regulations require you to forward this notice to your lessee within ten days. If you have moved or sold your vehicle, please go to https://www.subaru.com/support/customer-support.html to send us your information. IF YOU HAVE PREVIOUSLY PAID FOR A REPAIR If you have already paid for repairs associated with this condition, you may be eligible for reimbursement. Reimbursement consideration will be based on the amount an authorized Subaru retailer in your area would charge for the same repair. Please send the original service repair order, which has the name of the repair facility, date of repair, mileage at the time of repair, complete 17-digit vehicle identification number (VIN), and your name, with correct mailing address and telephone number to the address listed below. Subaru of America, Inc. Customer Advocacy Department, Attention: WRC-22 Recall P.O. Box 9103, Camden, NJ 08101-9877 Subaru Safety Recall WRC-22 NHTSA ID 22V-473 August 2022 URGENT IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL This notice applies to the VIN identified in the address section printed below Please send original receipts only and retain a photocopy for your records. Please be assured that we will attempt to process your reimbursement request as quickly as possible, but it may take up to 60 days for this process to be completed. IF YOU NEED FURTHER ASSISTANCE: To locate the nearest Subaru retailer, you can access our website at www.subaru.com and select ‘Find a Retailer.’ If you need additional assistance, please contact us directly: • By e-mail: Go to www.subaru.com and select “Customer Support” • By telephone: 1-844-373-6614 Monday through Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. ET • By U.S. Postal mail: Write us at Subaru of America, Inc. Attn: Customer Advocacy Department P.O. Box 9103, Camden, NJ 08101-9877 To subscribe to the NHTSA Recall Notification email System, please go to: https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/nhtsa/subscriptions. Please contact us immediately if the Subaru retailer fails or is unable to make the necessary repairs free of charge. You may also contact the Administrator, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 1200 New Jersey Ave., SE, Washington, DC 20590 or call the toll-free Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153) or go to http://www.NHTSA.gov if you believe the Subaru retailer has failed or is unable to remedy your vehicle without charge within a reasonable amount of time. Your continued satisfaction with your Subaru is important to us. Please understand that we have taken this action in the interest of your safety and your vehicle’s proper operation. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this matter may cause and urge you to schedule an appointment as soon as possible. Sincerely, Subaru of America, Inc. A subsidiary of SUBARU CORPORATION

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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22V-473 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Manufacturer Name : Subaru of America, Inc. Submission Date : MAR 27, 2023 NHTSA Recall No. : 22V-473 Manufacturer Recall No. : WRC-22 Manufacturer Information : Manufacturer Name : Subaru of America, Inc. Address : One Subaru Drive Camden NJ 08103 Company phone : 844-373-6614 Population : Number of potentially involved : 15 Estimated percentage with defect : 2 % Vehicle Information : Vehicle 1 : 2022-2022 Subaru Outback Vehicle Type : LIGHT VEHICLES Body Style : SUV Power Train : GAS Descriptive Information : A male terminal on an engine test harness became deformed and may have damaged the female terminal of the engine wiring harness. A damaged female terminal could result in poor contact with the male terminal of the Engine Control Unit (“ECU”). The basis for how the recall population was determined: Potentially affected vehicles were identified using vehicle production records. -How the recalled products differ from products that were not included in the recall: Vehicles that are not included in the recall were evaluated at a different test bench. The recall population includes certain 2022 model year Outback vehicles. The number of potentially affected Outback vehicles is 15. Production Dates : MAY 03, 2022 – MAY 05, 2022 VIN Range 1 : Begin : NR End : NR Not sequential Description of Defect : Description of the Defect : A male terminal on an engine test harness became deformed and may have damaged the female terminal of the engine wiring harness. A damaged female terminal could result in poor contact with the male terminal of the ECU. FMVSS 1 : NR FMVSS 2 : NR Description of the Safety Risk : If the terminals lose connection while driving, the vehicle may experience a Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22V-473 Page 2 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Description of the Safety Risk : complete loss of motive power without the ability to restart, increasing the risk of a crash. Description of the Cause : A male terminal on a test harness was deformed. Identification of Any Warning that can Occur : NR Involved Components : Component Name 1 : HARN-ENG Component Description : Engine Wiring Harness Component Part Number : 24020AG73A, 24020AH21A Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer Name : Subaru Address : NR NR Country : NR Chronology : May 6, 2022 – Subaru’s assembly plant became aware of an internal vehicle failure with an inability to start the engine. Further investigation identified an open terminal on the engine harness connector and Subaru opened an investigation to understand the cause. May 9, 2022 – Subaru became aware of a second vehicle failure with an inability to start the engine. Further investigation identified a bent pin on an engine test harness. Records indicated that this test harness was introduced on the line on May 3, 2022. The damaged test harness was subsequently replaced. June 24, 2022 — Subaru is not aware of any warranty claims, field reports, VOQs, crashes or injuries resulting from this condition. Out of an abundance of caution, Subaru decided to conduct a voluntary safety recall. Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22V-473 Page 3 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Description of Remedy : Description of Remedy Program : For all the potentially affected vehicles, Subaru dealers will replace the engine wiring harness and ECU with new parts at no cost to the customer. Subaru will provide reimbursement to owners for repairs according to the general plan submitted in May 2022. How Remedy Component Differs from Recalled Component : The remedy engine wiring harnesses have a terminal that is not damaged. Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production : Subaru replaced the engine test harness in the vehicle manufacturing process beginning May 9, 2022. Recall Schedule : Description of Recall Schedule : Owner notification will occur within 60 days. Dealer notification is scheduled to begin on or about July 6, 2022. Planned Dealer Notification Date : JUL 06, 2022 – JUL 06, 2022 Planned Owner Notification Date : AUG 30, 2022 – AUG 30, 2022 * NR – Not Reported

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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22V-473 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Manufacturer Name : Subaru of America, Inc. Submission Date : JUL 01, 2022 NHTSA Recall No. : 22V-473 Manufacturer Recall No. : WRC-22 Manufacturer Information : Manufacturer Name : Subaru of America, Inc. Address : One Subaru Drive Camden NJ 08103 Company phone : 844-373-6614 Population : Number of potentially involved : 15 Estimated percentage with defect : 2 % Vehicle Information : Vehicle 1 : 2022-2022 Subaru Outback Vehicle Type : LIGHT VEHICLES Body Style : SUV Power Train : GAS Descriptive Information : A male terminal on an engine test harness became deformed and may have damaged the female terminal of the engine wiring harness. A damaged female terminal could result in poor contact with the male terminal of the Engine Control Unit (“ECU”). The basis for how the recall population was determined: Potentially affected vehicles were identified using vehicle production records. -How the recalled products differ from products that were not included in the recall: Vehicles that are not included in the recall were evaluated at a different test bench. The recall population includes certain 2022 model year Outback vehicles. The number of potentially affected Outback vehicles is 15. Production Dates : MAY 03, 2022 – MAY 05, 2022 VIN Range 1 : Begin : NR End : NR Not sequential Description of Defect : Description of the Defect : A male terminal on an engine test harness became deformed and may have damaged the female terminal of the engine wiring harness. A damaged female terminal could result in poor contact with the male terminal of the ECU. FMVSS 1 : NR FMVSS 2 : NR Description of the Safety Risk : If the terminals lose connection while driving, the vehicle may experience a Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22V-473 Page 2 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Description of the Safety Risk : complete loss of motive power without the ability to restart, increasing the risk of a crash. Description of the Cause : A male terminal on a test harness was deformed. Identification of Any Warning that can Occur : NR Involved Components : Component Name 1 : HARN-ENG Component Description : Engine Wiring Harness Component Part Number : 24020AG73A, 24020AH21A Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer Name : NR Address : NR NR Country : NR Chronology : May 6, 2022 – Subaru’s assembly plant became aware of an internal vehicle failure with an inability to start the engine. Further investigation identified an open terminal on the engine harness connector and Subaru opened an investigation to understand the cause. May 9, 2022 – Subaru became aware of a second vehicle failure with an inability to start the engine. Further investigation identified a bent pin on an engine test harness. Records indicated that this test harness was introduced on the line on May 3, 2022. The damaged test harness was subsequently replaced. June 24, 2022 — Subaru is not aware of any warranty claims, field reports, VOQs, crashes or injuries resulting from this condition. Out of an abundance of caution, Subaru decided to conduct a voluntary safety recall. Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22V-473 Page 3 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Description of Remedy : Description of Remedy Program : For all the potentially affected vehicles, Subaru dealers will replace the engine wiring harness and ECU with new parts at no cost to the customer. Subaru will provide reimbursement to owners for repairs according to the general plan submitted in May 2022. How Remedy Component Differs from Recalled Component : The remedy engine wiring harnesses have a terminal that is not damaged. Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production : Subaru replaced the engine test harness in the vehicle manufacturing process beginning May 9, 2022. Recall Schedule : Description of Recall Schedule : Owner notification will occur within 60 days. Dealer notification is scheduled to begin on or about July 6, 2022. Planned Dealer Notification Date : JUL 06, 2022 – JUL 06, 2022 Planned Owner Notification Date : AUG 30, 2022 – AUG 30, 2022 * NR – Not Reported

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