How common are structure and body problems on the 2020 Subaru Outback?

NHTSA shows 27 Structure & Body complaints for the 2020 Outback, which is 3% of its 897 total complaints for the year.

Is there a recall for the 2020 Subaru Outback's structure or body?

No. NHTSA lists no related recalls for the Structure & Body area on the 2020 Outback.

At what mileage do these structure and body problems tend to show up?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA is 8,900 miles.

Have these structure and body issues caused crashes or injuries?

NHTSA records zero crashes and zero fires tied to these complaints, but one injury was reported.

How does 2020 compare to other Outback years for this problem area?

The 3% share for 2020 is in line with most other Outback model years, which range mostly between 2% and 7%, so 2020 is not an outlier.

2020 Subaru Outback Structure & Body Problems

NHTSA lists 27 Structure & Body complaints for the 2020 Subaru Outback, 3% of its 897 total complaints. The median mileage at failure was 8,900, and no related recalls are on file. One injury was reported; no crashes or fires.

Structure & Body complaints: 27; 3% of 897
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 1
Median mileage: 8,900 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical body and structure symptoms owners report

Windshields crack or shatter spontaneously while driving at highway speed, often preceded by a sharp cracking or clicking sound with no visible impact.
Windshield cracks appear while the vehicle is parked and stationary in a garage, with no external cause identified.
The rear window has shattered simply from shutting the door on a nearly new vehicle.
The power rear liftgate/tailgate behaves unpredictably, trapping or striking an occupant, or beeping and reacting oddly when manually pushed closed.
The sunroof glass has burst outward while driving at highway speed with no impact or explanation.

When 2020 Subaru Outback body and structure complaints were filed

First complaint Jan 11, 2020, latest Jul 22, 2026.

27 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jan 2020 to Jul 2026; peak Jan 2020 (2).

Structure & Body recalls for the 2020 Subaru Outback

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Structure & Body complaints by Outback model year

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

201018 (5%)
201115 (2%)
20129 (3%)
201322 (7%)
201413 (6%)
201537 (7%)
201621 (3%)
201729 (3%)
201824 (3%)
201934 (3%)
202027 (3%)
20218 (3%)
20229 (2%)
20236 (7%)
20246 (6%)
20253 (4%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are structure and body problems on the 2020 Subaru Outback?: NHTSA shows 27 Structure & Body complaints for the 2020 Outback, which is 3% of its 897 total complaints for the year.
Is there a recall for the 2020 Subaru Outback's structure or body?: No. NHTSA lists no related recalls for the Structure & Body area on the 2020 Outback.
At what mileage do these structure and body problems tend to show up?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA is 8,900 miles.
Have these structure and body issues caused crashes or injuries?: NHTSA records zero crashes and zero fires tied to these complaints, but one injury was reported.
How does 2020 compare to other Outback years for this problem area?: The 3% share for 2020 is in line with most other Outback model years, which range mostly between 2% and 7%, so 2020 is not an outlier.