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2020 SUBARU LEGACY Recalled by Subaru of America, Inc. — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)

Date: August 7, 2022
Company: Subaru of America, Inc.
Status: Ongoing
Source: NHTSA

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

Dealers will reprogram the TCU, inspect TCU data for chain slip, and visually inspect the chain guide. If evidence of chain slippage or damage is found, the transmission will be replaced. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 24, 2022. Owners may contact Subaru's customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRK-22. This recall is an expansion of previous recall number 21V-955.

Affected Products

2020 SUBARU LEGACY. 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.

Why Was This Recalled?

An improperly secured drive chain may slip and break, causing a loss of drive power and increasing the risk of a crash.

Where Was This Sold?

Nationwide

About Subaru of America, Inc.

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Data sourced from the NHTSA. Last updated March 27, 2026. View original report