Subaru Legacy recalls by year
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
82 recalls found for the Subaru Legacy in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, and 3,182 owner complaints. Choose a model year:
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Newest Subaru Legacy recalls
- Mar 22, 202424V227000Air bags118,723 vehiclesSubaru Legacy and Outback
A capacitor in the sensors for the Occupant Detection System (ODS) may crack and short circuit, which can prevent the front passenger air bag from deploying in a crash.
- Nov 9, 202323V755000Power train95,830 vehiclesSubaru Legacy, Outback and 2 more models
An insufficient weld may allow water to enter the inhibitor switch, causing it to fail.
- Sep 21, 202323V647000Power train4,311 vehiclesSubaru Ascent, Impreza and 2 more models
The center support bolts for the driveshaft may loosen, resulting in the disconnection of the front end of the driveshaft.
- Jul 8, 202222V485000Power train182 vehiclesSubaru Legacy and Outback
A programming error in the Transmission Control Unit (TCU) may allow the clutch to engage before the drive chain is completely clamped.
- Dec 9, 202121V955000Power train198,255 vehiclesSubaru Ascent, Legacy and 1 more model
A programming error in the Transmission Control Unit (TCU) may allow the clutch to engage before the drive chain is completely clamped.
- Jul 29, 202121V587000Fuel system, gasoline175,968 vehiclesSubaru Impreza, Subaru Legacy and 6 more models
The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
- Dec 10, 202020V766000Back over prevention7,741 vehiclesSubaru Legacy and Outback
The August 2020 over-the-air software update may have timed out without completing the installation, corrupting the data, and causing the rearview display to shutoff…
- Apr 16, 202020V218000Fuel system, gasoline188,207 vehiclesSubaru Ascent, Impreza and 2 more models
The low pressure fuel pump may become inoperative.