NHTSA safety recalls
2020 Subaru Outback Recalls
NHTSA lists 6 safety recall campaigns for the 2020 Subaru Outback — 2 of them relate to power train. Recalls are published by year, make and model rather than per-VIN, so check your exact vehicle at nhtsa.gov/recalls. The repair is free at any franchised dealer, whatever the age of the car or who owns it now.
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These campaigns cover the 2020 Subaru Outback as a model line. Decode your VIN to see the build details for your specific car, then confirm the recalls against it at NHTSA.
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24V227000Air Bags · Sensor · Occupant Classification · Front Passenger
An air bag that does not deploy during a crash can increase the risk of injury.
The riskAn air bag that does not deploy during a crash can increase the risk of injury.
The fix — freeDealers 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.
What was foundSubaru 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.
24V227000 at NHTSA22V485000Power Train · Automatic Transmission · Control Module (tcm/pcm/tecm)
An improperly secured drive chain may slip and break, causing a loss of drive power and increasing the risk of a crash.
The riskAn improperly secured drive chain may slip and break, causing a loss of drive power and increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix — freeDealers 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 WRK-22. This recall is an expansion of previous recall number 21V-955.
What was foundSubaru 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.
22V485000 at NHTSA21V955000Power Train · Automatic Transmission · Control Module (tcm/pcm/tecm)
An improperly secured drive chain may slip and break, causing a loss of drive power and increasing the risk of a crash.
The riskAn improperly secured drive chain may slip and break, causing a loss of drive power and increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix — freeDealers 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 19V-855. Vehicles previously recalled under 19V-855 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 WRK-21.
What was foundSubaru 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.
21V955000 at NHTSA21V587000Fuel System, Gasoline · Delivery · Fuel Pump
Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
The riskFuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix — freeDealers 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.
What was foundSubaru 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.
21V587000 at NHTSA20V766000Back Over Prevention · Display Function
The intermittent loss of the rearview image reduces the driver's visibility and increases the risk of crash.
The riskThe intermittent loss of the rearview image reduces the driver's visibility and increases the risk of crash.
The fix — freeSubaru 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.
What was foundSubaru 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."
20V766000 at NHTSA19V664000Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Pedals And Linkages
A missing or loose bolt may cause the brake pedal mounting area to deform over time, which can reduce braking performance and increase the…
The riskA 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.
The fix — freeSubaru 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.
What was foundSubaru 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.
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Campaign data is published by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and is refreshed daily. Check your exact VIN at nhtsa.gov — their lookup can confirm applicability and repair status for a specific vehicle; this page lists model-level campaigns.
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