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2020 Subaru WRX Research

Free safety data straight from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Recalls, consumer complaints, and crash test ratings — everything you need before you buy.

1 Recalls
17 Complaints
5★ Safety Rating
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Year Overall Front Crash Side Crash Rollover
2020

⚠️ NHTSA Recalls (1)

The following safety recalls have been issued by NHTSA for the Subaru WRX. If you own this vehicle, check your VIN at our VIN lookup tool or NHTSA.gov to see if your vehicle is affected.

2020 Model Year (1 recall)

Campaign #22V522000 21/07/2022
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BACK UP LIGHTS:SWITCH

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.

Fix: 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.

💬 Consumer Complaints (17)

Real complaints filed with NHTSA by Subaru WRX owners. These reports help identify common issues and potential safety concerns.

Most Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 4
VISIBILITY/WIPER 3
UNKNOWN OR OTHER 2
POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,BACK OVER PREVENTION 1
POWER TRAIN 1
ENGINE 1
SEAT BELTS 1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 1
SERVICE BRAKES 1
AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS,SERVICE BRAKES 1
2020 model • POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,BACK OVER PREVENTION • 10/01/2025

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 shifted the transmission to drive (D), but the instrument panel displayed that the…

2020 model • UNKNOWN OR OTHER • 07/10/2025

The head unit started to delaminate and ghost touching

2020 model • POWER TRAIN • 08/23/2024

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 fluid immediately, it was cleaned and assumed to be oil spill. Another oil change was done at 77576 miles, and the (CVT) transmission was leaking…

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