How many recalls does the 1973 Subaru 22 have?

The 1973 Subaru 22 has 1 NHTSA safety recall campaign on record.

How do I check if my 1973 Subaru 22 has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

What do owners complain about most on the 1973 Subaru 22?

Of 1 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is tires.

1973 Subaru 22 Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 1973 Subaru 22 has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 20,000 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA, most often about the tires. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

SEAT BELTS 73V019000 1973-01-31 20,000 affected

Defect

SUBARU CAMPAIGN NO N/A.POSSIBILITY THAT CERTAIN SEAT BELT MODIFICATIONS WILLBE REQUIRED.

Complaints by component

TIRES

Total complaints1

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“Dear sir or madam, I have seen in the media that tires being inflated and explode while a person is attempting to inflate a tire or while inflating the tire. This happens on car tires also. People sometimes rest their head up against the tire or are real close to the tire when they inflate their…”

TIRES · reported 1973-01-30

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1973 Subaru 22 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.