2020 Subaru Outback
2020 Subaru Outback in NHTSA data: length 486 cm, curb weight 1,655–1,780 kg and 6 recall campaigns.
2020 Subaru Outback at a glance
NHTSA lists 3 specification rows for the 2020 Subaru Outback. Overall length is 486 cm (191.3 in), width 190 cm, height 169 cm and wheelbase 275 cm (108.3 in). Curb weight is 1,655–1,780 kg (3,649–3,924 lb). Against the 2019 model year NHTSA lists overall length 486 cm (2019: 482 cm) and curb weight 1,655–1,780 kg (2019: 1,614–1,744 kg).
Variants and dimensions
One row per variant as NHTSA’s Canadian vehicle specifications list it. Metric values are NHTSA’s; inches and pounds are converted here.
| Variant (as listed by NHTSA) | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Curb weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OUTBACK 4DR WAGON CONVIENCE/TOURING/LIMITED | 486 cm191.3 in | 190 cm74.8 in | 169 cm66.5 in | 275 cm108.3 in | 1,655 kg3,649 lb |
| OUTBACK 4DR WAGON LIMITED XT/PREMIER XT | 486 cm191.3 in | 190 cm74.8 in | 169 cm66.5 in | 275 cm108.3 in | 1,780 kg3,924 lb |
| OUTBACK 4DR WAGON PREMIER/OUTDOOR XT | 486 cm191.3 in | 190 cm74.8 in | 169 cm66.5 in | 275 cm108.3 in | 1,705 kg3,759 lb |
Recall campaigns for the 2020 Subaru Outback
NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for this make, model and model year. This is not a check of one car: whether a campaign is open on a specific vehicle depends on its VIN. Check an exact VIN on NHTSA.gov.
| Campaign | Reported | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24V227000 | 22 March 2024 | AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER | Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Outback and Legacy vehicles. A capacitor in the sensors for the Occupant Detection System (ODS) may crack and short circuit, which can prevent the front passenger air bag from deploying in a crash. |
| 22V485000 | 8 July 2022 | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM) | Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Outback and Legacy vehicles. A programming error in the Transmission Control Unit (TCU) may allow the clutch to engage before the drive chain is completely clamped. |
| 21V955000 | 9 December 2021 | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM) | Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ascent, 2020 Legacy and Outback vehicles. A programming error in the Transmission Control Unit (TCU) may allow the clutch to engage before the drive chain is completely clamped. |
| 21V587000 | 29 July 2021 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ascent, 2018 Forester, 2018-2020 Impreza, Legacy, Outback, 2018-2019 BRZ, WRX, and Toyota 86 vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail. |
| 20V766000 | 10 December 2020 | BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION | Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2020 Legacy and Outback vehicles equipped with "high" grade and "mid" grade multimedia navigation. The August 2020 over-the-air software update may have timed out without completing the installation, corrupting the data, and causing the rearview display to shutoff… |
| 19V664000 | 18 September 2019 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES | Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2020 Outback and Legacy vehicles. The brake pedal mounting bracket may have a missing or insufficiently tightened bolt. |
Other Outback model years
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Data from NHTSA vPIC and the NHTSA recalls API, fetched 17 October 2026. See how the data is built.