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2020 Subaru Legacy recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2020 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 6
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 121
Latest campaign: Mar 22, 2024

Recall summary by component6

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Power train	2	Jul 8, 2022	22V485000 21V955000
Air bags	1	Mar 22, 2024	24V227000
Fuel system, gasoline	1	Jul 29, 2021	21V587000
Back over prevention	1	Dec 10, 2020	20V766000
Service brakes, hydraulic	1	Sep 18, 2019	19V664000

Safety recalls6

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

0Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

Mar 22, 2024Latest campaign


Mar 22, 202424V227000	Air bags: sensor occupant classification An air bag that does not deploy during a crash can increase the risk of injury. DetailsHide details for campaign 24V227000 What's wrong 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. Risk 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. Campaign NHTSA 24V227000 · Mar 22, 2024
Jul 8, 202222V485000	Power 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. DetailsHide details for campaign 22V485000 What's wrong 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. Risk 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 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. Campaign NHTSA 22V485000 · Jul 8, 2022
Dec 9, 202121V955000	Power 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. DetailsHide details for campaign 21V955000 What's wrong 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. Risk 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 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. Campaign NHTSA 21V955000 · Dec 9, 2021
Jul 29, 202121V587000	Fuel system, gasoline: delivery fuel pump Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 21V587000 What's wrong 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. Risk 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. Campaign NHTSA 21V587000 · Jul 29, 2021
Dec 10, 202020V766000	Back over prevention: display function The intermittent loss of the rearview image reduces the driver's visibility and increases the risk of crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 20V766000 What's wrong 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 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. 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. Campaign NHTSA 20V766000 · Dec 10, 2020
Sep 18, 201919V664000	Service 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 risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 19V664000 What's wrong 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. 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. 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. Campaign NHTSA 19V664000 · Sep 18, 2019

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Subaru recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

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Owner complaints by component121

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h

121Complaints filed

1Involving a crash

1Involving a fire

1Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Fires	Injuries
Visibility/wiper	57	47	0	0	0
Unknown or other	26	21	0	0	0
Electrical system	15	12	0	1	0
Visibility	9	7	0	0	0
Power train	7	6	0	0	0
Forward collision avoidance	7	6	0	0	0
Engine	4	3	0	1	0
Vehicle speed control	4	3	1	0	1
Service brakes	2	2	0	0	0
Lane departure	2	2	0	0	0
Steering	1	1	0	0	0
Seats	1	1	0	0	0
Air bags	1	1	0	0	0
Fuel/propulsion system	1	1	0	0	0
Tires	1	1	0	0	0

3 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.

Latest reports

Steering
“While driving there is a loss of power, the battery fails, electronic components shut down and car stops. Has happened intermittently. Replaced battery.”
Filed 06/20/2026 · ODI 11745403
Seats
“Driver's seat structurally unstable due to factory-installed welded nut shearing off the seat rail anchor at approximately 32,000 miles. Confirmed by Napleton Subaru technician on video.”
Filed 04/01/2026 · ODI 11728577
Visibility
“The contact owns a 2020 Subaru Legacy. The contact stated that during inclement weather, the front driver and front passenger’s side power windows failed to automatically roll up as intended.”
Filed 11/05/2025 · ODI 11697739

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2020 Subaru Legacy recall questions

How many recalls does the 2020 Subaru Legacy have?

NHTSA lists 6 safety recall campaigns for the 2020 Subaru Legacy. The most recent, 24V227000 (reported March 22, 2024), concerns air bags. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What are the 2020 Subaru Legacy recalls for?

The largest group is power train, with 2 campaigns. Others: air bags (1), fuel system, gasoline (1), back over prevention (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.

What is the most common complaint about the 2020 Subaru Legacy?

Visibility/wiper is the most-reported component, named in 57 complaints out of 121 filed with NHTSA (47%). Across all complaints, owners reported 1 crash and 1 fire. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2020 Subaru Legacy?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Subaru recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Subaru dealer.

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