2020 Subaru WRX 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: 1
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 17
Latest campaign: Jul 21, 2022

Recall summary by component1

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Exterior lighting	1	Jul 21, 2022	22V522000

Safety recalls1

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

0Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

Jul 21, 2022Latest campaign


Jul 21, 202222V522000	Exterior lighting: back up lights switch Inoperative backup lights and an inoperative rearview camera can reduce vehicle visibility and driver awareness, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 22V522000 What's wrong Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2015-2021 WRX vehicles. The backup light switch may corrode and become inoperative, which can result in the backup lights not illuminating and the rearview camera image not displaying when the vehicle is in reverse. Risk Inoperative backup lights and an inoperative rearview camera can reduce vehicle visibility and driver awareness, increasing the risk of a crash. Remedy Dealers will inspect and replace the backup light switch, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 16, 2022. Owners may contact Subaru's customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRE-22. Campaign NHTSA 22V522000 · Jul 21, 2022

Jul 21, 202222V522000

Exterior lighting: back up lights switch

Inoperative backup lights and an inoperative rearview camera can reduce vehicle visibility and driver awareness, increasing the risk of a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 22V522000

What's wrong: Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2015-2021 WRX vehicles. The backup light switch may corrode and become inoperative, which can result in the backup lights not illuminating and the rearview camera image not displaying when the vehicle is in reverse.
Risk: Inoperative backup lights and an inoperative rearview camera can reduce vehicle visibility and driver awareness, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the backup light switch, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 16, 2022. Owners may contact Subaru's customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRE-22.
Campaign: NHTSA 22V522000 · Jul 21, 2022

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).

Owner complaints by component17

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h

17Complaints filed

1Involving a crash

0Involving a fire

1Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Injuries
Electrical system	5	29	0	0
Engine	3	18	0	0
Visibility/wiper	3	18	0	0
Power train	2	12	0	0
Unknown or other	2	12	0	0
Seat belts	2	12	1	1
Service brakes	2	12	1	1
Back over prevention	1	6	0	0
Fuel/propulsion system	1	6	0	0
Air bags	1	6	1	1
Wheels	1	6	0	0

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

Power train
“The contact owns a 2020 Subaru WRX. The contact stated that while the transmission was shifted into neutral (N), the instrument panel displayed that the transmission was shifted in reverse (R), and the rearview camera…”
Filed 10/17/2025 · ODI 11694019
Unknown or other
“The head unit started to delaminate and ghost touching”
Filed 08/29/2025 · ODI 11684021
Power train
“2020 WRX: TR690 (CVT) transmission that the car came equipped with, began leaking between the engine and (CVT) transmission, it was noticed during an oil change at 71686 miles but not identified as (CVT) transmission…”
Filed 07/28/2025 · ODI 11676691

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2020 Subaru WRX recall questions

How many recalls does the 2020 Subaru WRX have?

NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2020 Subaru WRX. The most recent, 22V522000 (reported July 21, 2022), concerns exterior lighting. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

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

Electrical system is the most-reported component, named in 5 complaints out of 17 filed with NHTSA (29%). Across all complaints, owners reported 1 crash and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

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

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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