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2020 Subaru Legacy

Common problems & what to know before you buy

Before you message the seller, know the documented failure patterns, repair cost exposure, and risk level for the 2020 Subaru Legacy.

Safety record

Recalls on the 2020 Subaru Legacy

Recall·20V766000

Back over prevention: display function

Subaru of America, Inc.

Recall·21V955000

Power train: control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)

Subaru of America, Inc.

Recall·21V587000

Fuel system: fuel pump

Subaru of America, Inc.

3 more in the guide, with whether each one was done on the car you're looking at.

Source: NHTSA

Owner complaints

What 121 owners reported

Visibility/wiper52
Electrical system14
Visibility9
Power train7

Source: NHTSA

Specifications

2020 Subaru Legacy at a glance

Trims
BaseLimitedLimited XTPremiumSportTouring XT
Engine
2.5L Flat-4, 2.4L Flat-4 Turbo
Transmission
CVT
Drivetrain
AWD
Fuel
Gasoline
Body style
Sedan
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Frequently asked questions

What are the common problems with the 2020 Subaru Legacy?

Owners have filed 121 complaints about the 2020 Subaru Legacy with NHTSA, most often about the visibility/wiper. There are 6 recall campaigns covering this model year. Squeezed's free research-backed buyer guide cross-references these against documented failure patterns and mileage-stage risks, sorted by severity, in about a minute.

Is the 2020 Subaru Legacy reliable?

Reliability depends heavily on the specific configuration and how the car was maintained. Start with the 6 open recall campaigns on this model year and confirm the work was completed. Generate a Squeezed buyer guide for this exact vehicle to see a reliability snapshot, repair-cost exposure, and the questions to ask the seller before you buy.

Should I still get a pre-purchase inspection on a 2020 Subaru Legacy?

Always. A Squeezed buyer guide is the triage step before the inspection: it shows you the documented failure patterns and what to check so you can decide which 2020 Subaru Legacy listings are even worth a mechanic's time, then walk into the PPI knowing exactly what to look for.

Squeezed is a buyer guide based on public data and industry patterns, not a mechanical inspection. Always get a professional pre-purchase inspection before you buy.