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Subaru Outback 2020 Power Train Problems

50 distinct owners reported a power train problem on the 2020 Subaru Outback - 6% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage50 complaints

50 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

21V955000Reported December 9, 2021 - 198,255 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the power train system, reported to NHTSA on December 9, 2021. The campaign covers an estimated 198,255 vehicles across all affected models.

22V485000Reported July 8, 2022 - 182 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the power train system, reported to NHTSA on July 8, 2022. The campaign covers an estimated 182 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Visibility384Electrical System261Unknown Or Other153Driver Assistance and Stability Systems109Engine52Vehicle Structure22
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of November 1, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.