2020 Subaru Outback Engine Problems
NHTSA lists 61 engine complaints for the 2020 Subaru Outback, 7% of its 897 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 6,883. No engine recalls are linked to this model year. Owners most often described sudden unintended acceleration and stalling.
- Engine complaints
- 61
- 7% of 897
- Crashes reported
- 7
- Fires reported
- 3
- Injuries reported
- 1
- Median mileage
- 6,883 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical engine symptoms owners report
- Owners describe the car suddenly accelerating on its own while parking or slowing down, with the brakes failing to stop the forward motion.
- Some drivers report the engine compartment catching fire while driving, without warning lights or gauge changes beforehand.
- Several owners report the engine stalling at a stop or red light and then failing to restart.
- One owner reported the auto start/stop system cannot be disabled, causing cabin heat buildup when the engine shuts off in hot weather.
When 2020 Subaru Outback engine complaints were filed
First complaint Oct 30, 2019, latest Aug 19, 2026.
Engine recalls for the 2020 Subaru Outback
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Engine complaints by Outback model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many engine complaints does the 2020 Subaru Outback have?
- NHTSA lists 61 engine complaints for the 2020 Outback, which is 7% of the 897 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there an engine recall for the 2020 Subaru Outback?
- No related recalls are listed for the engine problem area on the 2020 Outback in NHTSA data.
- At what mileage do 2020 Outback engine problems usually occur?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for engine complaints on this model year is 6,883 miles.
- What kind of engine issues do 2020 Outback owners report?
- Owners report sudden unintended acceleration, stalling at stops, and in some cases under-hood fires; NHTSA data also records 7 crashes and 3 fires tied to this complaint area.