NHTSA Data Explorer

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

1,001

Operating state

809

Safety restraint issue

455

Engine behavior

346

Reporting mechanism

301

Safety restraint behavior

238

Braking behavior

230

Fluid issue

223

Electrical issue

218

Performance issue

212

Driver assistance issue

188

Noise

168

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

157

Vibration/harshness

151

Access/entry issue

144

Infotainment behavior

133

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.

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.

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Updated June 26, 2026. Refreshed nightly.