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2020 Subaru Outback: recalls, problems and warranty extensions

Everything US government records hold on the 2020 Subaru Outback as a model. To see how it applies to one car, and to check its mileage and VIN, enter the VIN.

6Safety recalls
901Owner complaints to NHTSA
5/5NHTSA overall crash rating

Most-reported problems

What 2020 Subaru Outback owners report most often to NHTSA, and the mileage where most reports fall.

Visibility/Wiper313Most reports between 0 and 10k miles
Electrical System259Most reports between 0 and 10k miles
Unknown Or Other152Most reports between 0 and 10k miles
Visibility70Most reports between 0 and 40k miles
Engine49Most reports between 0 and 20k miles
Forward Collision Avoidance49Most reports between 0 and 20k miles
Your VIN report marks where your car's odometer sits on each of these ranges.

Safety recalls

Recalls issued for the 2020 Subaru Outback. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

  • Back Over Prevention: Display FunctionDec 2020 · Campaign 20V766000
  • Power Train: Automatic TransmissionDec 2021 · Campaign 21V955000
  • Fuel System, Gasoline: DeliveryJul 2021 · Campaign 21V587000
  • Service Brakes, Hydraulic: Pedals And LinkagesSep 2019 · Campaign 19V664000
  • Power Train: Automatic TransmissionJul 2022 · Campaign 22V485000
  • Air Bags: SensorMar 2024 · Campaign 24V227000
Whether a recall was done is shown by the dealer or NHTSA's recall lookup. Your report lists each one with the risk and the fix.

Other years

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Sources: NHTSA recalls, owner complaints, NCAP crash ratings, manufacturer communications and defect investigations. Model-level data: individual cars may differ.