Model year record

2020 Subaru WRX

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. 29 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 22V522000

Exterior lighting: back up lights: switch

Component: Exterior lighting: back up lights: switch
Manufacturer: Subaru of America, Inc.
Vehicles affected: 59,934
Reported to NHTSA: 2022-07-21
Owners notified: 2022-09-16

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

Inoperative backup lights and an inoperative rearview camera can reduce vehicle visibility and driver awareness, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the backup light switch, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 16, 2022. Owners may contact Subaru's customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRE-22.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

Component	Complaints	Median mileage
Electrical system	6	20,000 mi
Engine	4	30,000 mi
Power train	4	30,000 mi
Unknown or other	3	—
Visibility/wiper	3	5,200 mi
Back over prevention: sensing system: camera	2	30,000 mi
Seat belts	2	2,100 mi
Service brakes	2	2,100 mi
Air bags	1	2,100 mi
Fuel/propulsion system	1	—
Wheels	1	250 mi

The 2019 model has about half as many complaints as this one. The 2021 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.