2020 Subaru Outback recalls

6 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Updated Nov 5, 2026.

This list covers the model year as a whole. Not every vehicle is affected by every recall; only the official NHTSA VIN lookup or a dealer can confirm yours.

All recalls

24V227000 · Subaru OF America, Inc.Air Bags recallA capacitor in the sensors for the Occupant Detection System (ODS) may crack and short circuit, which can prevent the front…Air bagsFree replacement119KunitsMar 202422V485000 · Subaru OF America, Inc.Power Train recallA programming error in the Transmission Control Unit (TCU) may allow the clutch to engage before the drive chain is completely…Engine & powertrainFree software update182unitsJul 202221V955000 · Subaru OF America, Inc.Power Train recallA programming error in the Transmission Control Unit (TCU) may allow the clutch to engage before the drive chain is completely…Engine & powertrainFree software update198KunitsDec 202121V587000 · Subaru OF America, Inc.Fuel System, Gasoline recallThe low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.Fuel systemFree replacement176KunitsJul 202120V766000 · Subaru OF America, Inc.Back Over Prevention recallThe August 2020 over-the-air software update may have timed out without completing the installation, corrupting the data, and…Camera, lights & visibilityFree software update7,741unitsDec 202019V664000 · Subaru OF America, Inc.Service Brakes, Hydraulic recallThe brake pedal mounting bracket may have a missing or insufficiently tightened bolt.Brakes & stabilityFree replacement3,467unitsSep 2019