Worst 2020 Subaru Wrx Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ENGINE
VISIBILITY/WIPER
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2020 Subaru Wrx.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 5 | — | — | 20,000 mi | |
| ENGINE | 3 | — | — | 30,000 mi | |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 3 | — | — | 5,200 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 2 | — | — | 30,000 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 2 | 1 | — | 2,100 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 2 | 1 | — | 8,050 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2 | — | — | — | |
| AIR BAGS | 1 | 1 | — | 2,100 mi | |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA | 1 | — | — | 30,000 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | — | |
| WHEELS | 1 | — | — | 250 mi |
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Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2020 Subaru Wrx. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.
Recalls for 2020 Subaru Wrx
1 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~59,934 vehicles.
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2015-2021 WRX vehicles. The backup light switch may corrode and become inoperative, which can result in the backup lights not illuminating and the rearview camera image not displaying when the vehicle is in reverse.
Other Subaru Wrx Years
Wider context: See the full Subaru Wrx reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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