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Subaru Legacy
Data refreshed June 26, 2026
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Complaints
3,167
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
278
Fires
49
Top reported issues — Subaru Legacy
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Condition issue
Operating state
Safety restraint issue
Engine behavior
Reporting mechanism
Safety restraint behavior
Braking behavior
Fluid issue
Electrical issue
Performance issue
Driver assistance issue
Noise
Transmission/drivetrain behavior
Vibration/harshness
Access/entry issue
Infotainment behavior
Thermal issue
Smell
Ride/handling behavior
Lighting behavior
Steering behavior
Starting behavior
Powering on/off behavior
Recent change
HVAC behavior
Wiper/washer behavior
Communication/network issue
Recent filings
The 10 most recent filings for each type.
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.
2018 SUBARU LEGACY
Filed Jun 8, 2026
The car 2018 Subaru Legacy 2018, has touch screen delamination on thecentral information/ entertainment screen, which leads to screen freezing, unresponsiveness, and erratic phantom inputs. These malfunctions disable vital safety features, like backup cameras, etc.. Subaru has settled claims on this issue, for this vehicle/model, but I do not believe there is an official recall, even though there is obviously a safety issue.
2016 SUBARU LEGACY
Filed Jun 8, 2026
The factory touchscreen infotainment system is experiencing severe screen delamination (internal adhesive failure). This defect causes uncontrollable 'ghost touching,' where the screen registers phantom inputs. The system cycles through radio stations, changes audio sources, and changes navigation without driver input, causing an extreme, sudden driver distraction. Furthermore, the system frequently freezes and crashes, which completely disables the backup camera display. This prevents a clear…
2012 SUBARU LEGACY
Filed Jun 7, 2026
Pienso que es la trasmision porque cuando meto belosidad da un golpe , y cuando doy bueltas serrada resbalan las ruedas traseras
2021 SUBARU LEGACY
Filed Jun 4, 2026
Vehicle: 2021 Subaru Legacy Base 2.5i Mileage:~65,000 miles My engine suddenly began making loud internal knocking/tapping noises with no warning lights, no overheating, and no prior symptoms. The vehicle immediately became unsafe to operate. I had it towed to a Subaru dealership, where technicians confirmed the noise was coming from inside the engine and recommended a full engine replacement. The failure happened without any warning indicators, misfires, overheating, or oil pressure warnings.…
2016 SUBARU LEGACY
Filed Jun 3, 2026
Battery dies all the time. Parasitic drain from the Starlink program in the car. There is/was a lawsuit. It involves some DCW fuse or something. Ive had to prematurely replace my battery. It also seems to be affecting the radio. It switches stations randomly.
2023 SUBARU LEGACY
Filed May 21, 2026
Full screen ads inhibiting, stopping, and blockingfunctionality unless interacted with from a third party service that was forcibly installed by dealership/manufacturer
2019 SUBARU LEGACY
Filed May 13, 2026
The Cam Carrier has a leak due to Subaru using a cheap sealant. My car only has 80,000 miles and it is leaking. The subaru is know for this leak after researching it online. They say it is a safety issue cause the oil can fall on the exhaust making in a fire issue.