2020 Subaru WRX problems and complaints
Owners have filed 18 complaints with NHTSA about the 2020 Subaru WRX. The most-reported areas: Electrical System (6), Power Train (3), Engine (3).
Key takeaways
- 18 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 1 involve a crash, 0 a fire, 1 reported injury.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 6 | 33% |
| Power Train | 3 | 17% |
| Engine | 3 | 17% |
| Visibility/Wiper | 3 | 17% |
| Unknown Or Other | 2 | 11% |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 11% |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 11% |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 6% |
| Back Over Prevention | 1 | 6% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 1 | 6% |
| Air Bags | 1 | 6% |
| Wheels | 1 | 6% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
Parts for the 2020 Subaru WRX
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- Battery
- Engine oil
- Oil filter
- Engine air filter
- Cabin air filter
- Wiper blades
- Headlight bulb
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| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Subaru WRX 4 DR AWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Power Train,electrical System,exterior Lighting - filed 2026-10-23
-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
Power Train,engine,back Over Prevention - filed 2025-10-17
The contact owns a 2020 Subaru WRX. The contact stated that while the transmission was shifted into neutral (N), the instrument panel displayed that the transmission was shifted in reverse (R), and the rearview camera image was displayed. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact shifted the transmiss...
Unknown Or Other - filed 2025-08-29
The head unit started to delaminate and ghost touching
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More for the 2020 Subaru WRX
Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.