How many electrical complaints does the 2020 Subaru Outback have?

NHTSA lists 267 Electrical System complaints for the 2020 Outback, which is 30% of the 897 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2020 Subaru Outback electrical system?

No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this electrical system problem area on the 2020 Outback.

At what mileage do 2020 Outback electrical problems typically show up?

The median mileage at failure for Electrical System complaints on the 2020 Outback is 4,992 miles, with several owners reporting issues well below that.

Did the 2020 Outback electrical issues cause any crashes or fires?

NHTSA data shows 3 crashes linked to this problem area and 0 fires and 0 injuries for the 2020 Outback.

Is the 2020 Outback worse than other years for electrical complaints?

The 2020 Outback's 30% share is lower than the 2016 (48%) and 2017 (43%) model years but higher than the 2022 (12%) and 2023 (26%) model years.

2020 Subaru Outback Electrical System Problems

NHTSA lists 267 Electrical System complaints for the 2020 Subaru Outback, 30% of its 897 total complaints. No related recall is listed. Complaints include unexpected battery drain, headlights aimed too bright, and unintended stop/start or emergency brake activation.

Electrical System complaints: 267; 30% of 897
Crashes reported: 3
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 4,992 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical electrical symptoms owners report

Owners report the vehicle failing to start or the battery draining completely after sitting for only days, sometimes with under 100 miles on the odometer.
Several owners describe low-beam headlights aimed too high or too bright, causing other drivers to repeatedly flash their high beams.
Some owners report the electronic parking brake or stability/adaptive cruise control system engaging unexpectedly at low or high speed, in one case leading to a rear-end crash.
One owner reports the automatic stop-start feature restarting or moving the vehicle unexpectedly after they had exited it.
A few owners mention front-facing camera or bluetooth-related electrical issues, including poor night visibility from the camera and low incoming call volume on handsfree calls.

When 2020 Subaru Outback electrical complaints were filed

First complaint Oct 30, 2019, latest Sep 20, 2026.

267 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2019 Q4 to 2026 Q3; peak 2021 Q2 (37).

Electrical System recalls for the 2020 Subaru Outback

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Electrical System complaints by Outback model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

201061 (17%)
2011165 (25%)
201251 (17%)
201329 (10%)
201437 (18%)
2015130 (25%)
2016311 (48%)
2017396 (43%)
2018270 (33%)
2019367 (35%)
2020267 (30%)
202177 (26%)
202254 (12%)
202323 (26%)
202419 (19%)
202516 (20%)

Frequently asked questions

How many electrical complaints does the 2020 Subaru Outback have?: NHTSA lists 267 Electrical System complaints for the 2020 Outback, which is 30% of the 897 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2020 Subaru Outback electrical system?: No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this electrical system problem area on the 2020 Outback.
At what mileage do 2020 Outback electrical problems typically show up?: The median mileage at failure for Electrical System complaints on the 2020 Outback is 4,992 miles, with several owners reporting issues well below that.
Did the 2020 Outback electrical issues cause any crashes or fires?: NHTSA data shows 3 crashes linked to this problem area and 0 fires and 0 injuries for the 2020 Outback.
Is the 2020 Outback worse than other years for electrical complaints?: The 2020 Outback's 30% share is lower than the 2016 (48%) and 2017 (43%) model years but higher than the 2022 (12%) and 2023 (26%) model years.