Is the 2009 SUBARU Legacy safe to drive?

The 2009 SUBARU Legacy has 1 open safety recall. While the vehicle may still be driven, owners should contact an authorized dealership to schedule free repairs for any outstanding recalls. Some recalls, especially those classified as critical or high severity, may pose significant safety risks.

NHTSA Campaign 13V110000 Recall Details

What This Recall Means

Component

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

What Happened

The brake lines in your Outback or Legacy are the tubes that carry brake fluid to your wheels. In certain 2005-2009 models, salt water from the roads in specific states could seep under the fuel tank and corrode these lines.

Risk if Unfixed

If the brake lines corrode, they could start leaking brake fluid. This means you'll need to press the brake pedal harder and longer to slow down, increasing the risk of a crash.

How to Get This Fixed

Free Fix

Your Subaru dealer will inspect your vehicle for brake fluid leaks. If there's no leak, they'll apply a special coating to protect the area from corrosion. If there is a leak, they'll replace the brake lines and apply the coating – both of these services are free for you.

Is YOUR vehicle affected?

This page lists the models and model years named in NHTSA campaign #13V110000. Matching a model and year on this list does not prove an individual vehicle is affected — some vehicles in an affected model year are never part of the recall population. The authoritative way to know is a VIN check against NHTSA's own records.

Campaign 13V110000

What This Recall Means

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

How to Get This Fixed

Affected Vehicles

Is YOUR vehicle affected?