Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2020 Subaru WRX
NHTSA data on file today
The 2020 Subaru WRX has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 18 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars, for the 1 NHTSA-tested trim.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #22V522000 Inoperative Backup Lights and Rearview Image NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- 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).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,000–$10,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2020 Subaru WRX has limited evidence of reliability issues, with just 17 complaints and one recall over a minor backup light switch corrosion problem. The low number of complaints points to average reliability.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | Unknown | $200–$600 | occasional |
| Visibility/wiper | Unknown | $100–$300 | occasional |
| Engine | Unknown | $500–$2,000 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake inspections and service
- Tire rotations and alignments
- Coolant system check and refill
- Air filter replacements
- Transmission fluid service
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Unresponsive electrical components
- Wiper malfunctions
- Check engine light
- Transmission irregularities
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2020 Subaru WRX at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.