Affected years, leading issues, and a free VIN check for the SUBARU Legacy.
24 model years with recalls (2000–2023)Most severe issue:CriticalData refreshed September 2026
The SUBARU Legacy has 69 known NHTSA safety recalls across 24 model years (2000–2023), most commonly involving Air Bags.
Data last refreshed September 2026.
Not Every Legacy Is Affected — Check Your VIN
This page tracks recalls reported for the SUBARU Legacy across every model year we cover. Model and year alone can't confirm whether your specific car is included — only your 17-character Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is authoritative.
The inhibitor switch in your vehicle is like a safety lock that makes sure you can only shift gears when the transmission is in park. In some 2021-2023 models, the weld on this switch might not be strong enough,…
The center support bolts for the driveshaft in your vehicle may loosen and cause the front end of the driveshaft to disconnect, which is a critical part of the drivetrain.
The transmission control unit in your Outback or Legacy is like the brain of the automatic transmission. It's a computer that tells the gears when to switch. But in some 2020-2021 models, there's a glitch that can cause…
Your vehicle's transmission control unit (TCU) has a software glitch that could cause the drive chain to slip and break, putting you at risk of losing power and potentially crashing.
The low-pressure fuel pump in your Subaru is a component that helps send gasoline from the tank to your engine. In your 2018-2020 Ascent, Forester, Impreza, Legacy, Outback, BRZ, WRX, or Toyota 86, it may have a faulty…
The SUBARU Legacy has 69 known NHTSA safety recalls across 24 model years (2000–2023), most commonly involving air bags. All recalls are repaired free of charge at authorized dealerships.
Which SUBARU Legacy model years have open recalls?
Recall history is tracked separately for each SUBARU Legacy model year. Select a model year above to see exactly which recalls apply to that year.
Is the SUBARU Legacy safe to drive?
Model-level recall counts describe the SUBARU Legacy as a whole, not any individual vehicle. Only your VIN can confirm whether a specific car is included in an open recall — use the free VIN check on this page for an authoritative answer.
