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2015 SUBARU Legacy

3 recalls Risk Grade: D+ Most severe issue: Critical

All recalls are free to repair at your local dealership. Contact your dealer to schedule service.

Known Safety Recalls

Critical #15V502000 Plain English
Component

POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT

Manufacturer
Subaru of America, Inc.
What Happened
The propeller shaft seal cap might be damaged, causing transmission oil to leak. This could happen in your vehicle if it was made between July 3 and July 27, 2015.
Risk if Unfixed
If the oil leaks onto the exhaust pipe, there's a risk of a fire.
Free Fix
Subaru will fix your vehicle for free by replacing the propeller shaft. They'll notify you when it's time to bring your vehicle in, or you can call 1-800-782-2783 for more information.
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Original — What Happened
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2015 and 2016 model year Subaru Legacy 4-Door and Outback vehicles manufactured July 3, 2015, to July 27, 2015. Transmission oil may leak from a deformed seal cap on the propeller shaft yoke.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If the transmission oil leaks onto the exhaust pipe, there is a possible risk of fire.
Original — Remedy
Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace the propeller shaft, free of charge. The recall began on August 28, 2015. Owners may contact 1-800-782-2783. Subaru's number for this recall is WQU-56.
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Under Review #16V251000 Plain English
Component

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)

Manufacturer
Subaru of America, Inc.
What Happened
Your vehicle's brake fluid may contain excess moisture, which could affect the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) system that helps prevent skidding and losing control of your vehicle.
Risk if Unfixed
If the ESC system doesn't work properly, you might lose control of your vehicle, which could increase the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Subaru will fix your vehicle for free by flushing and replacing the brake fluid, and will notify you when it's time to come in for the repair.
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Original — What Happened
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2015 Legacy and Outback vehicles manufactured on July 20, 2015. The brake fluid used in these vehicles may contain excess moisture which may adversely affect the performance of the electronic stability control system. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Poor performance of the electronic stability control system when it is activated may result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will perform an ABS activation, then flush and replace the brake fluid, free of charge. The recall began on May 20, 2016. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2783. Subaru's number for this recall is WTC-64.
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Under Review #15V366000 Plain English
Component

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: CRASH IMMINENT BRAKING

Manufacturer
Subaru of America, Inc.
What Happened
Your vehicle may have a faulty switch that controls the brake lights, and it could affect the automatic pre-collision braking system in your Eyesight Driver Assist System.
Risk if Unfixed
If this system doesn't work as it should, you could be at a higher risk of a crash because your vehicle won't react to obstacles in its path.
Free Fix
Subaru will fix your vehicle for free by reprogramming the driver assist system, and they'll notify you when it's time to bring your vehicle in.
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Original — What Happened
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2015 Legacy vehicles manufactured March 10, 2014, to April 16, 2015, Outback vehicles manufactured February 24, 2014, to April 16, 2015, Impreza vehicles manufactured September 9, 2014, to April 14, 2015, XV Crosstrek vehicles manufactured October 16, 2014, to April 15, 2015, and 2016 WRX vehicles manufactured March 23, 2015, and equipped with the Eyesight Driver Assist System. If the switch that activates the brake lights fails, the automatic pre-collision braking component of the driver assist system will not function.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If the automatic pre-collision braking system does not function as intended, the vehicle will not react to an obstacle in its path, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the driver assist system, free of charge. The recall began on July 20, 2015. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2783. Subaru's number for this recall is WQS-54.
View full recall details → Repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Find a dealer →

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POWER TRAIN
1 recall
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
1 recall
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
1 recall

Other SUBARU Legacy Years

2023
2 recalls
2022
2 recalls
2021
3 recalls
2020
6 recalls
2019
3 recalls
2018
3 recalls
2017
2 recalls
2016
3 recalls
2014
10 recalls
2013
12 recalls
2012
16 recalls
2011
16 recalls
2010
18 recalls
2009
13 recalls
2008
9 recalls
2007
9 recalls
2006
7 recalls
2005
9 recalls
2004
11 recalls
2003
15 recalls
2002
5 recalls
2001
8 recalls
2000
4 recalls

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