2020 Subaru Outback recalls
Safety recalls listed by NHTSA
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A recall on the model year does not always mean your car is affected. Your VIN decides. Confirm open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
All 6 2020 Subaru Outback recalls, newest first
Mar 22, 2024Air Bags, SensorSubaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2020 to 2022 Outback and Legacy vehicles. A capacitor in the sensors for the Occupant Detection System (ODS) may crack and short circuit, which can prevent the front passenger air bag from deploying in a crash.
Risk: An air bag that does not deploy during a crash can increase the risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will replace the ODS sensors on the front passenger seat, free of charge. Owner notifications were mailed February 3, 2025. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1 844 373 6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRA24.
NHTSA campaign 24V227000 · Subaru of America, Inc.
Jul 8, 2022Power Train, Automatic TransmissionSubaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2020 to 2021 Outback and Legacy vehicles. A programming error in the Transmission Control Unit (TCU) may allow the clutch to engage before the drive chain is completely clamped.
Risk: An improperly secured drive chain may slip and break, causing a loss of drive power and increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will reprogram the TCU, inspect TCU data for chain slip, and visually inspect the chain guide. If evidence of chain slippage or damage is found, the transmission will be replaced. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 24, 2022. Owners may contact Subaru's customer service at 1 844 373 6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRK22. This recall is an expansion of previous recall number 21V955.
NHTSA campaign 22V485000 · Subaru of America, Inc.
Dec 9, 2021Power Train, Automatic TransmissionSubaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019 to 2020 Ascent, 2020 Legacy and Outback vehicles. A programming error in the Transmission Control Unit (TCU) may allow the clutch to engage before the drive chain is completely clamped.
Risk: An improperly secured drive chain may slip and break, causing a loss of drive power and increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will reprogram the TCU, inspect TCU data for chain slip, and visually inspect the chain guide. If evidence of chain slippage or damage is found, the transmission will be replaced. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 19, 2022. This recall includes all vehicles previously recalled under 19V855. Vehicles previously recalled under 19V855 will need to have the new remedy performed for this recall once available. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1 844 373 6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRK21.
NHTSA campaign 21V955000 · Subaru of America, Inc.
Jul 29, 2021Fuel System, Gasoline, DeliverySubaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019 to 2020 Ascent, 2018 Forester, 2018 to 2020 Impreza, Legacy, Outback, 2018 to 2019 BRZ, WRX, and Toyota 86 vehicles. The low pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
Risk: Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the low pressure fuel pump, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 24, 2021. Subaru and Toyota owners may call customer service at 1 844 373 6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRG21.
NHTSA campaign 21V587000 · Subaru of America, Inc.
Dec 10, 2020Back Over Prevention, Display FunctionSubaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2020 Legacy and Outback vehicles equipped with "high" grade and "mid" grade multimedia navigation. The August 2020 over the air software update may have timed out without completing the installation, corrupting the data, and causing the rearview display to shutoff intermittently. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Risk: The intermittent loss of the rearview image reduces the driver's visibility and increases the risk of crash.
Fix: Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the software and, if necessary, replace the Cockpit Control Module, free of charge. The recall began January 22, 2021. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1 844 373 6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRH20.
NHTSA campaign 20V766000 · Subaru of America, Inc.
Sep 18, 2019Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Pedals And LinkagesSubaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2020 Outback and Legacy vehicles. The brake pedal mounting bracket may have a missing or insufficiently tightened bolt.
Risk: A missing or loose bolt may cause the brake pedal mounting area to deform over time, which can reduce braking performance and increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake pedal mounting bracket hardware and replace the hardware or brake pedal assembly, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 1, 2019. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1 844 373 6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WUL97.
NHTSA campaign 19V664000 · Subaru of America, Inc.
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FAQ
Does the 2020 Subaru Outback have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 6 safety recalls for the 2020 Subaru Outback. Not every car of this model year is affected, so check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.
How do I check if my 2020 Subaru Outback has an open recall?
Enter your 17 character VIN in the NHTSA lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call any franchised dealer of the brand. The VIN check tells you which recalls are still open on your exact car.
Are recall repairs free?
Yes. Under federal law the manufacturer must fix a safety recall for free at an authorized dealer, no matter who owns the car or how old it is. Some recalls on very old vehicles may be limited, so ask the dealer.
How long does a recall repair take?
Most recall fixes take under two hours once the dealer has the parts. When parts are short the dealer may need weeks, and for do not drive recalls they often offer a loaner or towing.