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2020 Subaru WRXProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 18 owner complaints about the 2020 Subaru WRX, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 22V-522 the manufacturer reports only 48% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 23, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2020 Subaru WRX has problems
18 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
6Electrical system
3Visibility/wiper
3Engine
3Power train
2Service brakes1 crash/fire/injury
2Seat belts1 crash/fire/injury
1Wheels
1Back over prevention
1Exterior lighting
22 other systems1 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 6 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 3 | 0 |
| Engine | 3 | 0 |
| Power train | 3 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 2 | 1 |
| Seat belts | 2 | 1 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 |
| Back over prevention | 1 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | 0 |
| 2 other systems | 2 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2020 Subaru WRX recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Subaru.
Best & worst years
2020 vs. every other WRX year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the WRX median. How we score
'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2020 Subaru WRX safety ratings
2020 Subaru WRX 4 DR AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 5 stars (10.1% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Optional
- Lane departure warning: Optional
In owners' words
What WRX owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
-Flickering head lights -Driver window loose -Windshield wipers did not work on the passenger side (I don't know how it passed inspection) -When shifted into 4th gear the stick was making odd movements and jumping -Mechanical noises like cranking coming from the engine or under the car
Parasitic battery problem My car battery keeps dying on my Subaru sti 2020 after one day of not driving. I have had the car checked with Subaru dealership and a local shop but no issues were found. This morning I had to get my car jumped again after not driving it for one day. This battery was…
The contact owns a 2020 Subaru WRX. The contact stated while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle would not start. The vehicle was diagnosed by the dealer but no cause for the failure was found. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the contact was informed that telematics…
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