NHTSA Data Explorer

Subaru Legacy

Data refreshed October 26, 2026

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Complaints

3,433

Active records

Recalls

81

Active records

TSBs

1,993

Active records

Filing history

Monthly totals over the last 20 years. Click a legend item to show or hide that series.

Reported severity

Based on consumer complaints filed since 2000. Recalls and TSBs do not include severity data.

Deaths

5

Injuries

221

Crashes

316

Fires

53

Top reported issues — Subaru Legacy

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Condition issue

1,136

Operating state

901

Safety restraint issue

497

Engine behavior

409

Reporting mechanism

326

Braking behavior

274

Safety restraint behavior

269

Fluid issue

257

Performance issue

242

Driver assistance issue

198

Electrical issue

198

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

195

Noise

179

Thermal issue

170

Vibration/harshness

163

Access/entry issue

153

Infotainment behavior

144

Smell

106

Ride/handling behavior

87

Lighting behavior

78

Steering behavior

69

Starting behavior

44

Powering on/off behavior

39

Recent change

38

HVAC behavior

26

Wiper/washer behavior

26

Communication/network issue

7

Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

2022 SUBARU LEGACY

Filed Oct 2, 2026


On September 19, 2026, at approximately 93,500 miles, my vehicle suddenly lost drive power while I was driving in active traffic at about 22 to 23 mph (based on scan tool freeze frame data). Another vehicle was close behind me, and the sudden loss of propulsion created a real risk of a rear-end collision. I was able to get off the road and drive home at reduced power. The next day the vehicle would not engage Drive or Reverse and was inoperable. Component: The CVT (automatic transmission)…

2022 SUBARU LEGACY

Filed Sep 29, 2026


1 injured
Crash

The vehicle engaged the automatic braking system also known as phantom breaking while there was no objects on the roadway at the time of the incident it was 5:15 a.m. dark and light rain when approaching a curve on the road driving approximately 30 mph the system engaged and applied the brakes in the curve which in turn put the t legal into a slide causing a vehicle crash. Furthermore the airbags did not deploy the police officers were very dumbfounded with the amount of damage and also the…

2016 SUBARU LEGACY

Filed Sep 12, 2026


The infotainment screen would do random cycling through source, maps and other functions all without the driver’s input. Also the screen would just randomly freeze and become insensitive to touch inputs. The steering wheel controls for the infotainment randomly malfunctions. The most concerting thing is when placed in reverse, the camera display is very delayed or doesn’t come on at all. These events happens quite often.

2017 SUBARU LEGACY

Filed Sep 5, 2026


Since the battery replacement settlement I've had 3 batteries die from my car being off, the latest battery replacement was 3/2026. I can't tell what my milage is since the battery is so dead that none of the displays turn on when I hit the start button

2024 SUBARU LEGACY

Filed Sep 2, 2026


Crash

Headlights are horrible Not effective during rain, did not see a tree in road in time. Had a collision 5k in damages.

2018 SUBARU LEGACY

Filed Aug 27, 2026


Following an engine-out service at an authorized dealer (Bill Kolb Jr. Subaru), a primary powertrain mounting bolt was left unthreaded by approximately 1 inch, creating an undetected 8,000-mile safety hazard that resulted in extensive drivetrain and suspension component failures. Subsequently, during a diagnostic inspection at another authorized dealer (All American Subaru), heavy rusted metal pliers and loose cowl trim panels were abandoned unsecured inside the wiper cowl tray beneath the…

2005 SUBARU LEGACY

Filed Aug 12, 2026


The contact owns a 2005 Subaru Legacy. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to stop as intended. The contact stated that the brake pedal was depressed to the floorboard. The contact downshifted to slow down, and the vehicle came to a stop. The ABS warning light was illuminated. The contact inspected the vehicle and became aware that at the rear of the vehicle there was brake fluid leaking onto the ground. The…

2016 SUBARU LEGACY

Filed Aug 1, 2026


While traveling approximately 70 mph, my 2016 Subaru Legacy experienced a sudden drivetrain failure. The vehicle made a loud bang, immediately lost acceleration/power, and approximately five seconds later the front drivetrain locked, causing the tires to skid and leaving a long skid mark. The engine remained running. After stopping, the vehicle would not move forward and felt as if it was stuck in Park, but it could roll backward. This occurred without warning and created a dangerous highway…

2005 SUBARU LEGACY

Filed Jul 28, 2026


While driving to work, my brake pedal went to the floor and I lost 90% of braking power. After managing to get the car back home, and topping up brake fluid, I noticed a puddle of it right in front of the passenger rear wheel. After doing research, found that this was a problem for this car, covered under recall WQK-47. Having bought this car used a few months ago, I checked and apparently this recall had been performed, but was obviously not successful in preventing the failure of my brakes.…

2024 SUBARU LEGACY

Filed Jul 18, 2026


To start, I had to replace the engine in my 2024 Legacy that I purchased brand new in June 2024. Subaru of America handled the situation incredibly poorly, I was unable to use any warranty and I was out over 6,000 dollars. Second, my passenger airbag light has been on since September 2024. I was told to replace the sensor the whole seat rail would need replaced and would be over 1000 dollars. Apparently not covered under warranty either. Lastly, god forbid you have to drive West when the sun is…

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Updated October 26, 2026. Refreshed nightly.