2020 Model Year

Subaru Outback

NHTSA Complaints & Reliability Data

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Complaints
886
Recalls
6
Crashes
18
Severe
27

Active Recalls

Manufacturer safety recalls

24V227000 Mar 2024

Other

No consequence data available

22V485000 Jul 2022

Other

No consequence data available

21V955000 Dec 2021

Other

No consequence data available

21V587000 Jul 2021

Other

No consequence data available

20V766000 Dec 2020

Other

No consequence data available

Recent Complaints

Latest owner reports

Power Train
Feb 2026

I'm writing to request assistance with my recall. This recall was first reported to the local dealership over one year ago. They have had me take th...

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM Fire
Feb 2026

No warning lamps or messages. A driver in a pickup truck behind me came up close and signaled me to pull over. He got out of his truck, ran up to my...

Power Train
Jan 2026

On December 28, 2025, my 2020 Subaru Outback lost the ability to engage any gear (Drive, Reverse, or otherwise) while maneuvering at low speed to make...

Air Bags
Jan 2026

I am reporting a safety-related defect involving the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) on my 2020 Subaru Outback with approximately 20,480 miles. M...

Electrical System
Jan 2026

The contact owns a 2020 Subaru Outback. The contact stated that while driving 65 MPH on the highway, the contact was alerted by the message “Eyesight...

UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Dec 2025

(Waymo VIN unknown) On Saturday, December 20, 2025, a power outage occurred in San Francisco, California, disabling and parking a significant number...

Power Train
Dec 2025

The car shifted (transmission) into neutral when cruising down the interstate at 62 MPH and stayed in neutral until the ignition was turned off. With...

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Dec 2025

Only one issue was witnessed, that being when a fuel dispenser's auto shutoff clicked, fuel would shoot out and run down the side of the vehicle.

SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
Nov 2025

I was driving to a medical appointment in Ann Arbor Mi, and was in the area where [XXX] has a few big turns in the road .... like at ... [XXX] .All o...

Brakes Crash
Nov 2025

While in a Dairy Queen drive-up lane, I stepped on the brake pedal and it went right to the floor. The car did not stop, causing me to hit the car in...

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Data updated: March 5, 2026

Summary

The 2020 Subaru Outback has 886 complaints and 6 recalls on record. The most commonly reported issue is VISIBILITY/WIPER. 18 crash-related incidents have been reported.

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