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2020 Subaru WRX Recalls, Ratings & Complaints

The 2020 Subaru WRX has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 18 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Subaru dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2020 Subaru WRX, plus NCAP crash-test ratings. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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2020 Subaru WRX owner complaints

Owners have filed 18 complaints with NHTSA about the 2020 Subaru WRX, describing incidents dated February 13, 2019 to October 9, 2026.

Most-cited components

  • Electrical System 6 complaints
  • Engine 3 complaints
  • Power Train 3 complaints
  • Visibility/Wiper 3 complaints
  • Seat Belts 2 complaints
  • Service Brakes 2 complaints

Of the 18 complaints on file, 1 reports a crash; across all 18 complaints, owners report 1 injury (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).

Newest complaints

  • ODI #11773142 · Filed

    -Flickering head lights -Driver window loose -Windshield wipers did not work on the passenger side (I don't know how it passed inspection) -When shifted into 4th gear the stick was making odd movements and jumping -Mechanical noises like cranking coming from the engine or under the car

  • ODI #11694019 · Filed

    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 image was displayed. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact…

  • ODI #11684021 · Filed

    The head unit started to delaminate and ghost touching

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Inoperative Backup Lights and Rearview Image

NHTSA #22V522000 · Exterior Lighting — Back Up Lights — Switch · NHTSA notice

Reported July 21, 2022 · Subaru of America, Inc.

Potentially affected: 59,934 vehicles

Repair completion: 61.42% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Subaru campaign WRE-22 · Owners notified September 16, 2022 · Vehicles built November 14, 2013 – October 21, 2021 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

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

Manufacturer 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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

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