Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2020 Subaru Outback has 6 recalls, 901 complaints, and a 5-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
6
Recalls
901
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated October 23, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 26, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Unknown. Best assessment between 2:09 and 2:15 pm on the XXX pass outside of [XXX] heading west. The... |
| Sep 20, 2026 | STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 9/20/26 my 2020 Subaru Outback experienced repeated electrical failures followed by loss of power-st... |
| Aug 1, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | Noticed minor hesitation in the reverse down our driveway Aug 2024. By Aug 2026, the transmission h... |
| Jul 28, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | In the first 2 weeks after financing vehicle it started having passenger window issues when it raine... |
| Jul 14, 2026 | WHEELS,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | The warning lights on our 2020 Subaru Outback have lit intermittently for the past 2 years. When bri... |
| Jul 6, 2026 | SEATS | The driver’s power-seat lift motor failed intermittently, leaving the seat stuck in its lowest posit... |
| Jun 30, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Vehicle stalled out, stopped and promptly caught fire. |
| May 24, 2026 | ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? -... |
| May 15, 2026 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | I have a 2020 Subaru Outback with just over 70,000 miles on it. Well before hitting 70,000 miles, th... |
| May 8, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | My transmission has started to fail. The check engine light came on the error code read p0867, trans... |
| May 4, 2026 | STEERING | The contact owns a 2020 Subaru Outback. The contact stated that upon starting the engine, the power ... |
| Apr 10, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | I was reversing out of a residential driveway onto a county highway when the I had a complete loss o... |
| 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... |