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Model Year Problem Record

Subaru Legacy 2020 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2020 Subaru Legacy: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

121Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
6Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
0Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
3Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

For each system: what owners reported, matched against the recalls on file for this model year. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Visibility66 complaints

66 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Unknown Or Other26 complaints

26 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Electrical System15 complaints

15 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems12 complaints

12 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 20V766000.

Power Train7 complaints

7 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 21V955000, 22V485000.

Engine4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Brakes2 complaints

2 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 19V664000.

Lighting1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Fuel and Propulsion System1 complaints

1 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 21V587000.

Air Bags1 complaints

1 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 24V227000.

Seats1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Steering1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

19V664000Reported September 18, 2019 - 3,467 vehicles potentially affected

Brakes. Recall covering the brakes system, reported to NHTSA on September 18, 2019. The campaign covers an estimated 3,467 vehicles across all affected models.

20V766000Reported December 10, 2020 - 7,741 vehicles potentially affected

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems. Recall covering the driver assistance and stability systems system, reported to NHTSA on December 10, 2020. The campaign covers an estimated 7,741 vehicles across all affected models.

21V587000Reported July 29, 2021 - 175,968 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel and Propulsion System. Recall covering the fuel and propulsion system system, reported to NHTSA on July 29, 2021. The campaign covers an estimated 175,968 vehicles across all affected models.

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

Power Train. 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

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

24V227000Reported March 22, 2024 - 118,723 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on March 22, 2024. The campaign covers an estimated 118,723 vehicles across all affected models.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

202028
202142
202222
202315
20247
20255
20262
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 October 30, 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.