Is the 2011 SUBARU Legacy safe to drive?

The 2011 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.

Campaign 16V358000

High Priority Plain English 2016-05-25

What This Recall Means

Component

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

What Happened

The airbag inflator in your vehicle is a critical safety component that helps protect you in the event of a crash. In certain models, this inflator can rupture and send sharp metal fragments flying towards you, causing serious injury or even death.

Risk if Unfixed

If the airbag inflator ruptures during a crash, sharp metal fragments could hit you or your passengers, leading to severe injuries or even fatal consequences.

How to Get This Fixed

Free Fix

Your Subaru dealer will replace the faulty airbag inflator with a safer one, at no cost to you. This repair is a one-time fix, and you should schedule it as soon as you receive the recall notice.

Affected Vehicles

Is YOUR vehicle affected?

This page lists the models and model years named in NHTSA campaign #16V358000. 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.

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