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2020 Subaru Legacy

Everything Canada’s open data holds on this vehicle: what has been recalled, what it costs to run, and how efficient it is compared with everything else on the road.

Recalls

5

5 current

Combined

7.9L/100 km

Fuel, a year

$2,449

20,000 km, Ontario prices

Recalls

Good news: Recall repairs cost you nothing. Book with any manufacturer dealer and quote the recall number — no time limit, however many owners the vehicle has had.

Airbag

Transport Canada recall 2024190 · manufacturer campaign WRA-24

22 March 2024

Transport Canada lists: Legacy 2020–2022 · Outback 2020–2022

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, an electrical component in the sensors for the occupant detection system (ODS) may not have been manufactured properly and could crack. Over time, moisture could enter the crack and cause a short circuit. If this happens, the passenger-front airbag may not deploy in a crash, even when a passenger is seated. Note: This problem would cause the SRS warning light to turn on in the instrument panel and the passenger airbag indicator light would display "OFF".

Why it matters

An airbag that does not work properly could increase the risk of injury to a passenger in a crash.

What the dealer will do

Subaru will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the ODS sensors in the front passenger seat. To reduce the safety risk, Subaru advises that you shouldn't use the front passenger seat if the SRS (airbag) warning light is on and the passenger airbag indicator light displays "OFF".

5,870 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Powertrain

Transport Canada recall 2021745 · manufacturer campaign WRK-21

10 December 2021

Transport Canada lists: Ascent 2019–2020 · Legacy 2020 · Outback 2020

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, a software problem in the transmission control unit (TCU) may cause the drive chain to slip or break. If this happens while the vehicle is in motion, there could be a loss of power to the wheels.

Why it matters

A loss of power to the wheels could increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

Subaru will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to inspect the transmission chain guide and update the TCU. If necessary, the transmission assembly will be replaced.

13,034 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Fuel System

Transport Canada recall 2021466 · manufacturer campaign WRG-21

29 July 2021

Transport Canada lists: Ascent 2019 · BRZ 2018–2019 · Forester 2018 · Impreza 2018–2019 · and 2 more

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the low-pressure fuel pump could fail. If this happens, then engine may run rough or may not start and the check engine light may turn on. This could also result in a sudden loss of engine power while driving.

Why it matters

A sudden loss of engine power could increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

Subaru will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to replace the fuel pump.

13,717 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Visual System

Transport Canada recall 2020607 · manufacturer campaign WRH-20

10 December 2020

Transport Canada lists: Legacy 2020 · Outback 2020

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, a software update could cause the Centre Information Display ("CID") to go blank. When this happens, the cockpit control module ("CCM") will continuously reboot every three (3) minutes. As a result, the rearview camera image will disappear during the reboot process.

Why it matters

A rearview camera that turns off could reduce a driver's ability to see behind the vehicle while backing up. This could increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

Subaru will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to update vehicle software. If the centre information display is not working properly, the cockpit control module will be replaced.

438 vehicles affected in CanadaCarCompliance Mfr

Accessories

Transport Canada recall 2019536 · manufacturer campaign WUO-01

25 October 2019

Transport Canada lists: Legacy 2020 · Outback 2020

What is wrong

Certain vehicles were shipped with the incorrect floor mat bracket. As a result, the floor mats may not be properly attached. A driver’s floor mat that moves could interfere with the accelerator or brake pedals.

Why it matters

A floor mat that interferes with the accelerator and/or the brake pedal could increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

Subaru will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to inspect the floor mat bracket. If the wrong part is installed, it will be replaced. Subaru recommends that you remove the driver’s floor mat until the recall repairs are performed.

355 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Efficiency and running cost

Class
Full-size
In its class
More efficient than 76% of 88 2020 vehicles in this class
Tailpipe CO₂
185 g/km

Set your own distance and pump price · Full efficiency ranking

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Common questions

Does the 2020 Subaru Legacy have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 5 recalls on record for the 2020 Subaru Legacy. Recall repairs are free at any manufacturer dealer.
What fuel economy does the 2020 Subaru Legacy get?
NRCan rates the 2020 Subaru Legacy at 7.9 L/100 km combined, emitting 185 g of CO2 per kilometre. There are 2 rated versions; this is the median.
What does it cost to run a 2020 Subaru Legacy for a year?
At 20,000 km a year and Ontario average prices, about $2,449 in fuel, producing roughly 3,650 kg of CO2. Your own distance and prices will change this — the calculator lets you set both.

Source: Transport Canada — Vehicle Recalls Database; NRCan — Fuel consumption ratings. Data current as of 30 July 2026. Running cost uses Ontario average prices (155 ¢/L, 14.5 ¢/kWh), which are hand-maintained estimates. 30,784 rated vehicles on file.