NHTSA Data Explorer

Subaru Legacy

Data refreshed August 8, 2026

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Complaints

3,174

Active records

Recalls

83

Active records

TSBs

2,107

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

4

Injuries

190

Crashes

279

Fires

49

Top reported issues — Subaru Legacy

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Condition issue

1,003

Operating state

811

Safety restraint issue

456

Engine behavior

347

Reporting mechanism

303

Safety restraint behavior

238

Braking behavior

234

Fluid issue

224

Electrical issue

218

Performance issue

213

Driver assistance issue

190

Noise

169

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

159

Vibration/harshness

151

Access/entry issue

144

Infotainment behavior

135

Thermal issue

125

Smell

102

Ride/handling behavior

84

Lighting behavior

67

Steering behavior

60

Starting behavior

43

Powering on/off behavior

39

Recent change

33

HVAC behavior

23

Wiper/washer behavior

17

Communication/network issue

7

Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

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…

2019 SUBARU LEGACY

Filed Jul 17, 2026


The contact owns a 2019 Subaru Legacy. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, there was an abnormal sound coming from the engine compartment, and the vehicle intermittently stalled. The contact stated that seconds later, the vehicle returned to normal operation. No warning lights were illuminated. The failure reoccurred on several occasions. The vehicle was taken back to the residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact researched and became aware of an…

2018 SUBARU LEGACY

Filed Jul 8, 2026


The vehicle on board video entertainment display has stopped working properly. It does not allow any input to the touch screen. And the only way to regain some functionality is by pressing the steering wheel source button. However it works intermittently. And this causes Driver Distraction while driving.

2011 SUBARU LEGACY

Filed Jul 7, 2026


The subframe rotted through broke as I was driving on Thruway. My mechanic confirmed it needs to be replaced and is very common in heavy winter states.

2022 SUBARU LEGACY

Filed Jul 6, 2026


Crash

Driving my car at 39mph and approaching a vehicle stopped at an intersection perpendicular to my left, she accelerated into my path and Subaru eyesight provided no warning and did not attempt to break at all before the collision occurred. I was able to slow to maybe 15 mph but disappointed eyesight did not work as intended.

2020 SUBARU LEGACY

Filed Jun 20, 2026


While driving there is a loss of power, the battery fails, electronic components shut down and car stops. Has happened intermittently. Replaced battery. This is a significant safety issue happened on freeway near exit ramp, in parking lot in driveway, everything cuts out. Opened hood and seems to be battery terminal connector. Recall was issued for certain Subaru models but not legacy. No warning, just cuts off. Is not a standard battery terminal connector. Had to secure battery down with…

2018 SUBARU LEGACY

Filed Jun 19, 2026


The factory Harman Kardon Starlink touchscreen infotainment system in my 2018 Subaru Legacy has experienced severe touchscreen delamination. The display has developed widespread bubbling beneath the glass and now generates repeated ghost touches without any driver input. The system activates buttons, changes screens, opens menus, and performs functions on its own while the vehicle is being driven. These unintended inputs create a driver distraction and make it difficult to use navigation,…

2018 SUBARU LEGACY

Filed Jun 18, 2026


The computer screen has an issue where there is bubbling in the lamination causing the screen to go nuts and become a distracting hazard that you can not shut off. It's a known Subaru Legacy issue and should be a recall. A new screen is $2000 plus, which is not feasable for the average person to pay and it's become a safety hazard, ect.

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Updated August 8, 2026. Refreshed nightly.