The 2020 Subaru WRX has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 59,934 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 23 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system. Last updated July 6, 2026.
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.
Consequence
Inoperative backup lights and an inoperative rearview camera can reduce vehicle visibility and driver awareness, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
Complaints by component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
5
ENGINE
3
VISIBILITY/WIPER
3
POWER TRAIN
2
SEAT BELTS
2
1crashes1injuries
SERVICE BRAKES
2
1crashes1injuries
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
2
AIR BAGS
1
1crashes1injuries
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
1
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1
Total complaints23
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“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…”
“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…”
“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…”
“The head unit started to delaminate and ghost touching”
“2020 wrx: tr690 (cvt) transmission that the car came equipped with, began leaking between the engine and (cvt) transmission, it was noticed during an oil change at 71686 miles but not identified as (cvt) transmission fluid immediately, it was cleaned and assumed to be oil spill. Another oil change…”
“I purchased the vehicle used with 33800 miles and at 34100 the engine stalled and was hard to start, once started it was knocking severely. I have seen a class action law suit based on the same issues but the 2020 model year is not included”
“Rear passenger seatbelts fraying. My two children are sitting in the back seat, there is no warning that my seatbelts were frayed putting their life at risk! Took the car to the dealership to have them check what is going on with the seatbelt mechanism, they said “there is no mechanical issue,…”
“Parasitic battery problem my car battery keeps dying on my subaru sti 2020 after one day of not driving. I have had the car checked with subaru dealership and a local shop but no issues were found. This morning I had to get my car jumped again after not driving it for one day. This battery was…”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2020 Subaru WRX as of
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