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  Safety Recalls of Subaru Legacy Vehicles

There have been 75 safety recalls for the Subaru Legacy. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the Subaru Legacy.

NHTSA Recall #: 24V227000; Mar. 22, 2024

an air bag that does not deploy during a crash can increase the risk of injury.

Recalled Vehicles: 2020 Subaru Legacy, 2021 Subaru Legacy, 2022 Subaru Legacy, 2020 Subaru Outback, 2021 Subaru Outback, 2022 Subaru Outback
Component: AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER
Recall Summary: subaru of america, inc. (subaru) is recalling certain 2020-2022 outback and legacy vehicles. 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.... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 23V755000; Nov. 9, 2023

an inoperative inhibitor switch may prevent the reverse lights from illuminating and the rearview camera image from displaying, increasing the risk of a crash.

Recalled Vehicles: 2021 Subaru Crosstrek, 2022 Subaru Forester, 2021 Subaru Legacy, 2022 Subaru Legacy, 2023 Subaru Legacy, 2021 Subaru Outback, 2022 Subaru Outback, 2023 Subaru Outback
Component: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH
Recall Summary: subaru of america, inc. is recalling certain model year 2021 crosstrek, 2022 forester, 2021-2023 legacy, and outback vehicles. an insufficient weld may allow water to enter the inhibitor switch, causing it to fail. ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 22V485000; Jul. 8, 2022

an improperly secured drive chain may slip and break, causing a loss of drive power and increasing the risk of a crash.

Recalled Vehicles: 2020 Subaru Legacy, 2021 Subaru Legacy, 2020 Subaru Outback, 2021 Subaru Outback
Component: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM)
Recall Summary: subaru of america, inc. (subaru) is recalling certain 2020-2021 outback and legacy vehicles. a programming error in the transmission control unit (tcu) may allow the clutch to engage before the drive chain is completely clamped. ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 21V955000; Dec. 9, 2021

an improperly secured drive chain may slip and break, causing a loss of drive power and increasing the risk of a crash.

Recalled Vehicles: 2019 Subaru Ascent, 2020 Subaru Ascent, 2020 Subaru Legacy, 2020 Subaru Outback
Component: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM)
Recall Summary: subaru of america, inc. (subaru) is recalling certain 2019-2020 ascent, 2020 legacy and outback vehicles. a programming error in the transmission control unit (tcu) may allow the clutch to engage before the drive chain is completely clamped. ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 21V587000; Jul. 29, 2021

fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

Recalled Vehicles: 2019 Subaru Ascent, 2020 Subaru Ascent, 2018 Subaru BRZ, 2019 Subaru BRZ, 2018 Subaru Forester, 2018 Subaru Impreza, 2019 Subaru Impreza, 2020 Subaru Impreza, 2018 Subaru Legacy, 2019 Subaru Legacy, 2020 Subaru Legacy, 2018 Subaru Outback, 2019 Subaru Outback, 2020 Subaru Outback, 2018 Subaru WRX, 2019 Subaru WRX, 2018 Toyota 86, 2019 Toyota 86
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Recall Summary: subaru of america, inc. (subaru) is recalling certain 2019-2020 ascent, 2018 forester, 2018-2020 impreza, legacy, outback, 2018-2019 brz, wrx, and toyota 86 vehicles. the low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail. ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 20V218000; Apr. 16, 2020

if the low pressure fuel pump fails, the engine may stall without the ability to restart the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Recalled Vehicles: 2019 Subaru Ascent, 2019 Subaru Impreza, 2019 Subaru Legacy, 2019 Subaru Outback
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Recall Summary: subaru of america, inc. (subaru) is recalling certain 2019 impreza, outback, legacy, and ascent vehicles. the low pressure fuel pump may become inoperative. ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 20V003000; Jan. 2, 2020

an inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Recalled Vehicles: 2005 SAAB 9-2x, 2006 SAAB 9-2x, 2003 Subaru Baja, 2004 Subaru Baja, 2005 Subaru Baja, 2006 Subaru Baja, 2009 Subaru Forester, 2010 Subaru Forester, 2011 Subaru Forester, 2012 Subaru Forester, 2013 Subaru Forester, 2004 Subaru Impreza, 2005 Subaru Impreza, 2006 Subaru Impreza, 2007 Subaru Impreza, 2008 Subaru Impreza, 2009 Subaru Impreza, 2010 Subaru Impreza, 2011 Subaru Impreza, 2003 Subaru Legacy, 2004 Subaru Legacy, 2005 Subaru Legacy, 2006 Subaru Legacy, 2007 Subaru Legacy, 2008 Subaru Legacy, 2009 Subaru Legacy, 2010 Subaru Legacy, 2011 Subaru Legacy, 2012 Subaru Legacy, 2013 Subaru Legacy, 2014 Subaru Legacy, 2003 Subaru Outback, 2004 Subaru Outback, 2005 Subaru Outback, 2006 Subaru Outback, 2007 Subaru Outback, 2008 Subaru Outback, 2009 Subaru Outback, 2010 Subaru Outback, 2011 Subaru Outback, 2012 Subaru Outback, 2013 Subaru Outback, 2014 Subaru Outback, 2004 Subaru WRX, 2005 Subaru WRX, 2006 Subaru WRX, 2007 Subaru WRX, 2008 Subaru WRX, 2009 Subaru WRX, 2010 Subaru WRX, 2011 Subaru WRX, 2012 Subaru WRX, 2013 Subaru WRX, 2014 Subaru WRX
Component: AIR BAGS:PASSENGER SIDE FRONTAL
Recall Summary: subaru of america, inc. (subaru) is recalling certain 2009-2013 forester, 2003-2006 baja, 2004-2011 impreza, 2004-2014 wrx (including sti), 2003-2014 legacy and outback, and 2005-2006 saab 9-2x vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of alaska, colorado, connecticut, idaho, ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 20V002000; Jan. 2, 2020

an inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Recalled Vehicles: 2006 SAAB 9-2x, 2003 Subaru Baja, 2004 Subaru Baja, 2005 Subaru Baja, 2006 Subaru Baja, 2009 Subaru Forester, 2010 Subaru Forester, 2011 Subaru Forester, 2012 Subaru Forester, 2013 Subaru Forester, 2004 Subaru Impreza, 2005 Subaru Impreza, 2006 Subaru Impreza, 2007 Subaru Impreza, 2008 Subaru Impreza, 2009 Subaru Impreza, 2010 Subaru Impreza, 2011 Subaru Impreza, 2003 Subaru Legacy, 2004 Subaru Legacy, 2005 Subaru Legacy, 2006 Subaru Legacy, 2007 Subaru Legacy, 2008 Subaru Legacy, 2009 Subaru Legacy, 2010 Subaru Legacy, 2011 Subaru Legacy, 2012 Subaru Legacy, 2013 Subaru Legacy, 2014 Subaru Legacy, 2003 Subaru Outback, 2004 Subaru Outback, 2005 Subaru Outback, 2006 Subaru Outback, 2007 Subaru Outback, 2008 Subaru Outback, 2009 Subaru Outback, 2010 Subaru Outback, 2011 Subaru Outback, 2012 Subaru Outback, 2013 Subaru Outback, 2014 Subaru Outback, 2004 Subaru WRX, 2005 Subaru WRX, 2006 Subaru WRX, 2007 Subaru WRX, 2008 Subaru WRX, 2009 Subaru WRX, 2010 Subaru WRX, 2011 Subaru WRX, 2012 Subaru WRX, 2013 Subaru WRX, 2014 Subaru WRX
Component: AIR BAGS:PASSENGER SIDE FRONTAL
Recall Summary: subaru of america, inc. (subaru) is recalling certain 2009-2013 forester, 2003-2006 baja, 2004-2011 impreza, 2004-2014 wrx (including sti), 2003-2014 legacy and outback, and 2006 saab 9-2x vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of arizona, arkansas, delaware, district of ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 20V001000; Jan. 2, 2020

an inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Recalled Vehicles: 2005 SAAB 9-2x, 2006 SAAB 9-2x, 2003 Subaru Baja, 2004 Subaru Baja, 2005 Subaru Baja, 2006 Subaru Baja, 2009 Subaru Forester, 2010 Subaru Forester, 2011 Subaru Forester, 2012 Subaru Forester, 2013 Subaru Forester, 2004 Subaru Impreza, 2005 Subaru Impreza, 2006 Subaru Impreza, 2007 Subaru Impreza, 2008 Subaru Impreza, 2009 Subaru Impreza, 2010 Subaru Impreza, 2011 Subaru Impreza, 2003 Subaru Legacy, 2004 Subaru Legacy, 2005 Subaru Legacy, 2006 Subaru Legacy, 2007 Subaru Legacy, 2008 Subaru Legacy, 2009 Subaru Legacy, 2010 Subaru Legacy, 2011 Subaru Legacy, 2012 Subaru Legacy, 2013 Subaru Legacy, 2014 Subaru Legacy, 2003 Subaru Outback, 2004 Subaru Outback, 2005 Subaru Outback, 2006 Subaru Outback, 2007 Subaru Outback, 2008 Subaru Outback, 2009 Subaru Outback, 2010 Subaru Outback, 2011 Subaru Outback, 2012 Subaru Outback, 2013 Subaru Outback, 2014 Subaru Outback, 2004 Subaru WRX, 2005 Subaru WRX, 2006 Subaru WRX, 2007 Subaru WRX, 2008 Subaru WRX, 2009 Subaru WRX, 2010 Subaru WRX, 2011 Subaru WRX, 2012 Subaru WRX, 2013 Subaru WRX, 2014 Subaru WRX
Component: AIR BAGS:PASSENGER SIDE FRONTAL
Recall Summary: subaru of america, inc. (subaru) is recalling certain 2009-2013 forester, 2003-2006 baja, 2004-2011 impreza, 2004-2014 wrx (sti included), 2003-2014 legacy and outback, and 2005-2006 saab 9-2x vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of alabama, california, florida, georgia, ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 19V664000; Sep. 18, 2019

a missing or loose bolt may cause the brake pedal mounting area to deform over time, which can reduce braking performance and increase the risk of a crash.

Recalled Vehicles: 2020 Subaru Legacy, 2020 Subaru Outback
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
Recall Summary: subaru of america, inc. (subaru) is recalling certain 2020 outback and legacy vehicles. the brake pedal mounting bracket may have a missing or insufficiently tightened bolt.... Details of this recall 🔎

Table 1. Historical Recalls of Subaru Legacy Vehicles

Date Component Vehicle Affected
Mar. 22, 2024   Air Bags:sensor:occupant Classification:front Passenger 118,723
Nov. 9, 2023   Power Train:automatic Transmission:park/neutral Start Interlock Switch 95,830
Jul. 8, 2022   Power Train:automatic Transmission:control Module (tcm, Pcm) 182
Dec. 9, 2021   Power Train:automatic Transmission:control Module (tcm, Pcm) 198,255
Jul. 29, 2021   Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump 165,026
Apr. 16, 2020   Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump 188,207
Jan. 2, 2020   Air Bags:passenger Side Frontal 111,562
Jan. 2, 2020   Air Bags:passenger Side Frontal 127,547
Jan. 2, 2020   Air Bags:passenger Side Frontal 258,813
Sep. 18, 2019   Service Brakes, Hydraulic:pedals And Linkages 3,467
Jan. 9, 2019   Tbd 43,394
Jan. 9, 2019   Air Bags:passenger Side Frontal 330,120
Jan. 9, 2019   Air Bags:passenger Side Frontal 452,630
Nov. 1, 2018   Gasoline Fuel System 228,648
Jan. 9, 2018   Air Bags:passenger Side Frontal 64,179
Jan. 9, 2018   Air Bags:passenger Side Frontal 93,209
Jan. 9, 2018   Air Bags:passenger Side Frontal 72,150
Jan. 11, 2017   Air Bags:passenger Side Frontal 69,529
Jan. 10, 2017   Air Bags:passenger Side Frontal 53,480
Oct. 13, 2016   Electrical System 100,127
Oct. 6, 2016   Steering:column 54
Sep. 27, 2016   Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer:motor 592,647
May. 25, 2016   Air Bags:passenger Side Frontal 302,127
May. 25, 2016   Air Bags:passenger Side Frontal 146,010
May. 25, 2016   Air Bags:passenger Side Frontal 62,940
May. 11, 2016   Steering:column 48,819
Apr. 27, 2016   Electronic Stability Control 766
Nov. 24, 2015   Power Train:driveline:driveshaft 3,251
Aug. 10, 2015   Power Train:automatic Transmission 2,893
Jun. 12, 2015   Exterior Lighting:brake Lights:switch 71,710
May. 28, 2015   Air Bags:passenger Side Frontal 432,016
Dec. 1, 2014   Air Bag 4,175
Jun. 10, 2014   Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings 461,338
Aug. 1, 2013   Power Train:automatic Transmission 202
May. 13, 2013   Steering 5,379
Mar. 27, 2013   Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings 274,402
Mar. 5, 2013   Visibility/wiper 16
Mar. 5, 2013   Visibility:sun Roof Assembly 14
Feb. 25, 2013   Electrical System 47,419
Dec. 26, 2012   Exterior Lighting 633,842
Feb. 9, 2012   Air Bags:side/window 381
Nov. 29, 2011   Service Brakes, Hydraulic:pedals And Linkages 32,685
Sep. 7, 2011   Visibility:sun Roof Assembly 69,590
Jul. 20, 2010   Power Train:manual Transmission 809
Jun. 24, 2010   Steering:column 73,698
May. 7, 2010   Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System:hose 29,443
Sep. 11, 2008   Engine And Engine Cooling:engine 16,715
Jun. 9, 2004   Air Bags:side/window 1,987
Mar. 16, 2004   Vehicle Speed Control:cables 127,580
Aug. 20, 2003   Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly:filler Pipe And Cap 7,874
Jun. 26, 2003   Suspension:front 350
Apr. 22, 2003   Suspension:rear 170,000
Oct. 30, 2002   Power Train:automatic Transmission 172,564
Sep. 13, 2002   Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System 555
Sep. 5, 2002   Wheel 100
Mar. 12, 2002   Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:master Cylinder 1,252
Jun. 25, 2001   Suspension:front:springs:coil Springs 180,000
Feb. 7, 2001   Seats 3,627
Nov. 21, 2000   Steering:linkages 1,977
Nov. 21, 2000   Seat Belts:rear 368
Nov. 21, 2000   Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings 1,456
Mar. 24, 2000   Steering:linkages:tie Rod Assembly 129
Sep. 17, 1999   Power Train:driveline:center Support Bearing 13
Mar. 3, 1999   Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:master Cylinder 221,987
Dec. 11, 1998   Air Bag 95,673
Jun. 8, 1998   Engine And Engine Cooling:engine 20,306
May. 4, 1998   Suspension:front:springs:leaf Spring Assembly:hanger,bracket 29,442
Feb. 20, 1998   Power Train:automatic Transmission:gear Position Indication (prndl) 19,386
Feb. 20, 1998   Vehicle Speed Control 61,115
Nov. 13, 1997   Exterior Lighting:hazard Flashing Warning Lights:switch 19,730
Mar. 23, 1994   Power Train:manual Transmission 31,295
Apr. 1, 1992   Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly 9,500
May. 30, 1991   Power Train:automatic Transmission 76,000
Oct. 16, 1990   Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch 103,744
Jun. 4, 1990   Visibility:defroster/defogger System 81,000


Table 2. Recall Statistics of Subaru Legacy Model Years

Model# Recalls
2023 Subaru Legacy 1
2022 Subaru Legacy 2
2021 Subaru Legacy 3
2020 Subaru Legacy 5
2019 Subaru Legacy 2
2018 Subaru Legacy 2
2017 Subaru Legacy 2
2016 Subaru Legacy 3
2015 Subaru Legacy 3
2014 Subaru Legacy 8
2013 Subaru Legacy 10
2012 Subaru Legacy 14
2011 Subaru Legacy 14
2010 Subaru Legacy 16
2009 Subaru Legacy 12
2008 Subaru Legacy 8
2007 Subaru Legacy 8
2006 Subaru Legacy 6
2005 Subaru Legacy 8
2004 Subaru Legacy 10
2003 Subaru Legacy 14
2002 Subaru Legacy 4
2001 Subaru Legacy 7
2000 Subaru Legacy 3
1999 Subaru Legacy 3
1998 Subaru Legacy 4
1997 Subaru Legacy 5
1996 Subaru Legacy 3
1995 Subaru Legacy 2
1993 Subaru Legacy 1
1992 Subaru Legacy 2
1991 Subaru Legacy 3
1990 Subaru Legacy 4