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2020 Subaru Legacy recalls
NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for the 2020 Subaru Legacy, filed between September 18, 2019 and March 22, 2024. Each one is below with what is wrong and the free fix.
| Campaign | Filed | Part |
|---|---|---|
| 24V227000 | March 22, 2024 | Air bags: front passenger |
| 22V485000 | July 8, 2022 | Power train: control module (tcm/pcm/tecm) |
| 21V955000 | December 9, 2021 | Power train: control module (tcm/pcm/tecm) |
| 21V587000 | July 29, 2021 | Fuel system, gasoline: fuel pump |
| 20V766000 | December 10, 2020 | Back over prevention: display function |
| 19V664000 | September 18, 2019 | Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages |
Air bags: front passenger (24V227000)
Filed March 22, 2024
What is wrong. Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Outback and Legacy vehicles. A capacitor in the sensors for the Occupant Detection System (ODS) may crack and short circuit, which can prevent the front passenger air bag from deploying in a crash.
What could happen. An air bag that does not deploy during a crash can increase the risk of injury.
The fix. Dealers will replace the ODS sensors on the front passenger seat, free of charge. Owner notifications were mailed February 3, 2025. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRA-24.
Power train: control module (tcm/pcm/tecm) (22V485000)
Filed July 8, 2022
What is wrong. Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Outback and Legacy vehicles. A programming error in the Transmission Control Unit (TCU) may allow the clutch to engage before the drive chain is completely clamped.
What could happen. An improperly secured drive chain may slip and break, causing a loss of drive power and increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix. Dealers will reprogram the TCU, inspect TCU data for chain slip, and visually inspect the chain guide. If evidence of chain slippage or damage is found, the transmission will be replaced. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 24, 2022. Owners may contact Subaru's customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRK-22. This recall is an expansion of previous recall number 21V-955.
Power train: control module (tcm/pcm/tecm) (21V955000)
Filed December 9, 2021
What is wrong. Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ascent, 2020 Legacy and Outback vehicles. A programming error in the Transmission Control Unit (TCU) may allow the clutch to engage before the drive chain is completely clamped.
What could happen. An improperly secured drive chain may slip and break, causing a loss of drive power and increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix. Dealers will reprogram the TCU, inspect TCU data for chain slip, and visually inspect the chain guide. If evidence of chain slippage or damage is found, the transmission will be replaced. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 19, 2022. This recall includes all vehicles previously recalled under 19V-855. Vehicles previously recalled under 19V-855 will need to have the new remedy performed for this recall once available. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRK-21.
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel pump (21V587000)
Filed July 29, 2021
What is wrong. Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ascent, 2018 Forester, 2018-2020 Impreza, Legacy, Outback, 2018-2019 BRZ, WRX, and Toyota 86 vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
What could happen. Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix. Dealers will replace the low-pressure fuel pump, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 24, 2021. Subaru and Toyota owners may call customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRG-21.
Back over prevention: display function (20V766000)
Filed December 10, 2020
What is wrong. Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2020 Legacy and Outback vehicles equipped with "high" grade and "mid" grade multimedia navigation. The August 2020 over-the-air software update may have timed out without completing the installation, corrupting the data, and causing the rearview display to shutoff intermittently. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
What could happen. The intermittent loss of the rearview image reduces the driver's visibility and increases the risk of crash.
The fix. Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the software and, if necessary, replace the Cockpit Control Module, free of charge. The recall began January 22, 2021. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRH-20.
Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages (19V664000)
Filed September 18, 2019
What is wrong. Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2020 Outback and Legacy vehicles. The brake pedal mounting bracket may have a missing or insufficiently tightened bolt.
What could happen. A missing or loose bolt may cause the brake pedal mounting area to deform over time, which can reduce braking performance and increase the risk of a crash.
The fix. Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake pedal mounting bracket hardware and replace the hardware or brake pedal assembly, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 1, 2019. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WUL-97.
Check that your car is on the list
Most campaigns cover only cars built in a certain date range or at a certain plant, so a 2020 Subaru Legacy may or may not be included. The VIN is the only sure test. It is 17 characters, on the dashboard by the windshield and on the driver door jamb sticker. Look up your VIN.
How to confirm the repair is free
- Call any authorized Subaru dealer service desk and give them the VIN and the campaign number from the list above.
- Ask them to confirm the campaign is open for your car. If it is, the parts and labor are covered.
- If the dealer says the part is not in stock, ask for a written note with the date, and ask about a loaner if the notice says not to drive the car.
- Keep the repair order. It shows the campaign number and proves the work was done.
If you already paid for a repair that a recall later covered, Subaru may owe you a refund. Ask the dealer or Subaru customer service about reimbursement, and keep your receipts.
Other model years of the Legacy
- 2023 (2)
- 2022 (2)
- 2021 (3)
- 2019 (3)
- 2018 (3)
- 2017 (2)
- 2016 (3)
- 2015 (3)
- 2014 (10)
- 2013 (12)
- 2012 (16)
- 2011 (16)
- 2010 (18)
- All years
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2020 Subaru Legacy recall questions
How many recalls does the 2020 Subaru Legacy have?
NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for the 2020 Subaru Legacy. A campaign can cover only some cars of that model year, so check your VIN to see whether yours is included.
Is a recall repair on a 2020 Subaru Legacy free?
Yes. A safety recall repair is free at an authorized Subaru dealer, whatever the age or mileage of the car and no matter who owns it now.
How do I know if my 2020 Subaru Legacy was already fixed?
Enter the VIN on our recall page. If a campaign is still open, it shows as open. You can also ask a dealer to run the VIN, or look at the service history paperwork for the campaign number.
Source: NHTSA recalls API, checked 2026-10-28. Text is NHTSA's wording of each campaign. New campaigns are added over time. Not a repair shop, estimates only.