This page covers 1 recall, 17 owner complaints, NHTSA crash-test ratings and EPA fuel economy for the 2020 Subaru WRX.
19–23 mpg combined
10.2–12.4 L/100km
Compact Cars
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted. Ranges reflect the 3 tested variants for this model year.
5/5 Overall
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating
Complaints for the 2020 Subaru WRX are spread across a handful of systems, with the electrical system and engine drawing the most reports. On the electrical side, owners describe parasitic battery drain that leaves the car dead after a day or two of sitting, along with instrument cluster misbehavior, one recurring theme is the cluster displaying the wrong gear position, including showing reverse while the car is in neutral and triggering the backup camera unexpectedly. Touchscreen delamination and ghost inputs on the head unit also come up. Engine complaints include a stall and hard-start condition followed by severe knocking, reported at low mileage on a used example. A handful of visibility complaints round out the picture, though those reports are thin enough that no clear pattern emerges. The CVT fluid leak reported at higher mileage, noticed at an oil change and initially mistaken for engine oil, represents an isolated transmission report.
17
Total Complaints
1
Crash-Related
1
With Injuries
By System
At a glance
What can fail
The backup light switch can corrode and stop working, preventing the backup lights from turning on and the rearview camera image from displaying when in reverse.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect and replace the backup light switch at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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Driver Assistance
Ratings from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP).
Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
