2020 Subaru Outback lane departure problems
20 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the lane departure on the 2020 Subaru Outback — 2% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The Subaru front camera incorrectly detected a hazard. The automatic braking system engaged and locked the steering. I skidded off the pavement, causing damage to the car. At the time of the accident, the blind sight warning lights flashed on the dash signaling that they were disabled. I was going…”
filed Jan 4, 2025
“After completing an OTA software update the screen would not load and entered continuous buffering disabling all environmental and safety functions.”
filed Nov 26, 2024
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Lane Departure problems in other Outback years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Outback | 13 | 19% |
| 2024 Outback | 6 | 6% |
| 2023 Outback | 1 | 1% |
| 2022 Outback | 11 | 2% |
| 2021 Outback | 7 | 2% |
| 2019 Outback | 18 | 2% |
| 2018 Outback | 8 | 1% |
| 2017 Outback | 9 | 1% |
| 2016 Outback | 4 | 1% |
| 2015 Outback | 5 | 1% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2020 Subaru Outback
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.