How many Lane Departure complaints does NHTSA have for the 2020 Subaru Outback?

NHTSA lists 20 Lane Departure complaints for the 2020 Outback, which is 2% of the 897 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2020 Subaru Outback lane departure or blind spot system?

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

Did the lane departure or blind spot issues cause any crashes or injuries?

NHTSA data shows 1 crash and 0 injuries or fires linked to this problem area on the 2020 Outback.

At what mileage do lane departure problems typically show up on the 2020 Outback?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 7,216 miles.

How does the 2020 Outback compare to other model years for this issue?

The 2020 Outback's 20 complaints and 2% share are similar to 2019 (18 complaints, 2%) and 2022 (11 complaints, 2%), while 2025 shows a higher 17% share, though with fewer total complaints filed so far.

2020 Subaru Outback Lane Departure Problems

NHTSA lists 20 Lane Departure complaints for the 2020 Subaru Outback, 2% of its 897 total complaints for the year. One crash and no fires or injuries were reported, and median mileage at failure was 7,216 miles. No related recalls are listed for this area.

Lane Departure complaints: 20; 2% of 897
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 7,216 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical lane departure system symptoms owners report

Blind spot detection fails to light up the mirror indicator when a semi-truck or other large vehicle is in the adjacent lane, even while passing.
Windshield cracks that appear without impact or from a small pebble strike are reported to interfere with the front Eyesight camera system, causing lane and collision detection to misread large vehicles on one side.
The automatic braking and steering lock engaged after the front camera misidentified a hazard at low speed, resulting in the vehicle skidding off pavement and causing property damage.
After a recall-related repair, adaptive cruise and adaptive steering began issuing a 'put your hands on the steering wheel' warning message when the vehicle appeared to drift from its lane, a behavior owners say differed from before the repair.
Owners report the blind spot detection works normally for cars and motorcycles but is inconsistent or fails specifically when large vehicles like semis are alongside the vehicle.

When 2020 Subaru Outback lane departure system complaints were filed

First complaint Nov 27, 2020, latest Jan 4, 2025.

20 complaints filed with NHTSA from Nov 2020 to Jan 2025; peak Sep 2021 (4).

Lane Departure recalls for the 2020 Subaru Outback

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Lane Departure complaints by Outback model year

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

20100 (0%)
20110 (0%)
20120 (0%)
20130 (0%)
20140 (0%)
20155 (1%)
20164 (1%)
20179 (1%)
20188 (1%)
201918 (2%)
202020 (2%)
20217 (2%)
202211 (2%)
20232 (2%)
20246 (6%)
202514 (17%)

Frequently asked questions

How many Lane Departure complaints does NHTSA have for the 2020 Subaru Outback?: NHTSA lists 20 Lane Departure complaints for the 2020 Outback, which is 2% of the 897 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2020 Subaru Outback lane departure or blind spot system?: No related recalls are listed in the NHTSA data for this problem area on the 2020 Outback.
Did the lane departure or blind spot issues cause any crashes or injuries?: NHTSA data shows 1 crash and 0 injuries or fires linked to this problem area on the 2020 Outback.
At what mileage do lane departure problems typically show up on the 2020 Outback?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 7,216 miles.
How does the 2020 Outback compare to other model years for this issue?: The 2020 Outback's 20 complaints and 2% share are similar to 2019 (18 complaints, 2%) and 2022 (11 complaints, 2%), while 2025 shows a higher 17% share, though with fewer total complaints filed so far.