2020 Subaru Outback Recalls

NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for the 2020 Subaru Outback. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.

• 24V227000Mar 22, 2024118,723 vehicles potentially affected
  Air bags › Sensor › Occupant classification › Front passenger
  Covers: Subaru Outback 2020–2022, Legacy 2020–2022

  Reported issue: Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2020-2022 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.

  Possible consequence: An air bag that does not deploy during a crash can increase the risk of injury.

  Remedy: 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 WRA-24.

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• 22V485000Jul 8, 2022182 vehicles potentially affected
  Power train › Driveline › Chain/belt
  Covers: Subaru Outback 2020–2021, Legacy 2020–2021

  Reported issue: Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2020-2021 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.

  Possible consequence: An improperly secured drive chain may slip and break, causing a loss of drive power and increasing the risk of a crash.

  Remedy: 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…

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• 21V955000Dec 9, 2021198,255 vehicles potentially affected
  Power train › Driveline › Chain/belt
  Covers: Subaru Outback 2020, Ascent 2019–2020, Legacy 2020

  Reported issue: Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019-2020 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.

  Possible consequence: An improperly secured drive chain may slip and break, causing a loss of drive power and increasing the risk of a crash.

  Remedy: 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…

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• 21V587000Jul 29, 2021175,968 vehicles potentially affected
  Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump
  Covers: Subaru Outback 2018–2020, Legacy 2018–2020, Impreza 2018–2020 +5 more

  Reported issue: Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ascent, 2018 Forester, 2018-2020 Impreza, Legacy, Outback, 2018-2019 BRZ, WRX, and Toyota 86 vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.

  Possible consequence: Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Remedy: 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 WRG-21.

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• 20V766000Dec 10, 20207,741 vehicles potentially affected
  Back over prevention › Display function
  Covers: Subaru Outback 2020, Legacy 2020

  Reported issue: Subaru 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…

  Possible consequence: The intermittent loss of the rearview image reduces the driver's visibility and increases the risk of crash.

  Remedy: 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 WRH-20.

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• 19V664000Sep 18, 20193,467 vehicles potentially affected
  Service brakes, hydraulic › Pedals and linkages
  Covers: Subaru Outback 2020, Legacy 2020

  Reported issue: Subaru 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.

  Possible consequence: 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.

  Remedy: 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 WUL-97.

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