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2020 Subaru Outback Lights Problems

Lights complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2020 Subaru Outback has 9 NHTSA lights complaints and 0 lights-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2020 Subaru Outback

Visibility
354
Electrical
245
Other
150
Powertrain
43
Engine
17
Structure
17
Airbags
15
Steering
12
Brakes
10
Lights
9
Speed Control
5
Wheels
3
Suspension
3

9

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

All Lights Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Nov 17, 2021EXTERIOR LIGHTING,VISIBILITY/WIPER1.) Headlights. They are extremely bright to oncoming traffic and oncoming traffic is always flashi...
Apr 30, 2021EXTERIOR LIGHTING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEMThe TomTom navigation system quits unexpectedly while driving and if the Adaptive Cruise Control is ...
Oct 22, 2020EXTERIOR LIGHTINGHEADLIGHTS ARE AIMED TOO HIGH - THEY ARE SIMILAR TO HIGH BEAMS ON OTHER CARS. WHENEVER I AM DRIVING ...
Oct 8, 2020EXTERIOR LIGHTINGLOW BEAMS NEED TO BE ADJUSTED, AS THEY ARE TOO BRIGHT FOR ONCOMING TRAFFIC. I GET FLASHED AT NIGHT ...
Mar 5, 2020EXTERIOR LIGHTING,UNKNOWN OR OTHERTHE LOW BEAM'S ANGLE ON THE SELF-LEVELING HEADLIGHT UNITS IS TOO FLAT BLINDING ONCOMING TRAFFIC (EVE...
Jan 31, 2020EXTERIOR LIGHTINGHeadlights do not have a true low beam. When low beam is selected it partially blocks the top of the...
Dec 21, 2019EXTERIOR LIGHTINGTHE LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS ARE TOO BRIGHT, OR ANGLED TOO HIGH. I'M CONSTANTLY HAVING OTHER VEHICLES "FL...
Dec 13, 2019EXTERIOR LIGHTINGTHE HEADLIGHTS ON THIS CAR ARE TOO BRIGHT OR NOT ADJUSTED CORRECTLY. I HAVE BEEN HIGH BEAMED ON MANY...
Oct 20, 2019EXTERIOR LIGHTINGMY 2020 SUBARU OUTBACK HEADLIGHTS ARE TOO BRIGHT AND APPEAR TO BE AIMED TOO HIGH. DRIVING AT NIGHT ...

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