Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2020 Subaru Outback has 43 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 2 powertrain-related recalls.
43
Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
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...
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...
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 3, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | I'm writing to request assistance with my recall. This recall was first reported to the local deale... |
| Dec 28, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | On December 28, 2025, my 2020 Subaru Outback lost the ability to engage any gear (Drive, Reverse, or... |
| Aug 7, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2020 Subaru Outback. The contact stated that while attempting to make a turn, the... |
| Feb 2, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | The car shifted (transmission) into neutral when cruising down the interstate at 62 MPH and stayed i... |
| Jan 21, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,WHEELS | Vehicle had 45,000 miles on it when right rear wheel bearing failed. It was covered under 5 year/60,... |
| Sep 10, 2024 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2020 Subaru Outback. The contact stated that while his wife was accelerating from... |
| Jun 29, 2024 | POWER TRAIN,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | On [XXX], I was driving east on [XXX] on the North side of Toledo Ohio close to the intersection wit... |
| Apr 14, 2024 | POWER TRAIN | Thermostat Replacement: THERMO CONTROL VALVE IS NOT OPERATING. FLUID IS LEAKING FROM ASSEMBLY. The t... |
| Mar 6, 2024 | POWER TRAIN | [XXX] recall , Chain is slipping , Subaru Dealer In Boone NC Recommends [XXX] repair kit. Dealer, He... |
| Dec 13, 2023 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,BACK OVER PREVENTION | Thermo Control Valve assembly has failed resulting in loss of use for the following: Rear Automatic ... |
| Oct 30, 2023 | POWER TRAIN | Thermal control valve failed leading to temperature problems and loss of safety features such as aut... |
| Jul 1, 2023 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Car lurches when put into gear, Transmission make loud chirping noise when place into gear from park... |
| Jun 1, 2023 | POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE | While driving on the NYS Thruway (I90), I started to pass a Tractor Trailer, I put my blinker on and... |
| Apr 7, 2023 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2020 Subaru Outback. The contact stated that after parked in the driveway, the ve... |
| Aug 23, 2022 | POWER TRAIN | I received notice of this recall in February 2022 and nothing has been done. Meanwhile I fear that m... |
| Jul 13, 2022 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2020 Subaru Outlook. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: ... |
| Jul 6, 2022 | POWER TRAIN | Vehicle was taken to a dealer to perform warranty work related to Subaru MSB 16-136-22R on 7/6/2022,... |
| Jun 6, 2022 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2020 Subaru Outback. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: ... |
| May 1, 2022 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2020 Subaru Outback. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: ... |
| Apr 19, 2022 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2020 Subaru Outback. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: ... |