Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2020 Subaru Outback has 6 recalls, 887 complaints, and a 5-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
6
Recalls
887
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 7, 2026
20V766000
BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2020 Legacy and Outback vehicles equipped with "high" grade and "mid" grade multimedia navigatio...
21V955000
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ascent, 2020 Legacy and Outback vehicles. A programming error in the Transmission Con...
21V587000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ascent, 2018 Forester, 2018-2020 Impreza, Legacy, Outback, 2018-2019 BRZ, WRX, and Toy...
19V664000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2020 Outback and Legacy vehicles. The brake pedal mounting bracket may have a missing or insuff...
22V485000
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Outback and Legacy vehicles. A programming error in the Transmission Control Unit (TC...
24V227000
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Outback and Legacy vehicles. A capacitor in the sensors for the Occupant Detection Sy...
Overall
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2020 Subaru Outback SUV AWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 24, 2026 | ENGINE | Vehicle: 2020 Subaru Outback Onyx/Limited/Touring XT (2.4L Turbo FA24) Component: Engine Lubrication... |
| Mar 18, 2026 | BACK OVER PREVENTION,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | I was parking my car slowly until it suddenly accelerated. I hit a wall and car got totaled. |
| Feb 13, 2026 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | No warning lamps or messages. A driver in a pickup truck behind me came up close and signaled me to ... |
| Feb 3, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | I'm writing to request assistance with my recall. This recall was first reported to the local deale... |
| Jan 13, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2020 Subaru Outback. The contact stated that while driving 65 MPH on the highway,... |
| Dec 28, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | On December 28, 2025, my 2020 Subaru Outback lost the ability to engage any gear (Drive, Reverse, or... |
| Dec 10, 2025 | AIR BAGS | I am reporting a safety-related defect involving the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) on my 2020 ... |
| Nov 1, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | A fire started under the hood of my car while I was driving. There were no warning lights on in my c... |
| Oct 8, 2025 | WHEELS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Transmission is failing. Wheel bearing bad. This is a 5 year old car with regular maintenance. No wa... |
| Sep 29, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Immediately stop every single traffic light |
| Sep 10, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | I was driving to a medical appointment in Ann Arbor Mi, and was in the area where [XXX] has a few bi... |
| Sep 3, 2025 | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | Gas cap was not secured overnight. The next day every ADAS function both safety and convenience was... |
| Aug 7, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2020 Subaru Outback. The contact stated that while attempting to make a turn, the... |
| Jul 2, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Car stalled in traffic. The engine was cranking but it would not start. Had AAA tow off the road an... |
| Jun 13, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | [XXX] and I were driving to Sean’s for dinner on Friday night [XXX] when the sunroof glass explode... |
| Jun 4, 2025 | AIR BAGS | I received letter from Subaru of America saying parts available for recall repair but when I went to... |
| Jun 2, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No warning, or dash lights. A/C stopped working. It’s 98 degrees outside, to me that is dangerous! W... |
| May 30, 2025 | AIR BAGS | The contact owns a 2020 Subaru Outback. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: ... |
| May 25, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES | While in a Dairy Queen drive-up lane, I stepped on the brake pedal and it went right to the floor. T... |
| May 14, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Vehicle accelerated without touching gas pedal, rpm’s kept increasing even while trying to brake. |