Complaints by model year
Distinct federal complaints filed against each model year of the Subaru Legacy, to date. Hover a bar for the count. Older years have had longer to accumulate filings; the rankings below correct for that.
1990
1995
2000
2005
2010
2015
2020
2025
Highest totals within an 8-year windowAll other years
Model years compared
Ranked from the same federal record on an equal exposure window. Click any year for its full file.
Highest complaint totals
- 1995 Subaru Legacy - 155 complaints in its first 8 years (182 to date)
- 2015 Subaru Legacy - 149 complaints in its first 8 years (160 to date)
- 2016 Subaru Legacy - 134 complaints in its first 8 years (147 to date)
Ranked on distinct complaints filed within eight years of the model year, so old and new years get the same exposure window. Not adjusted for sales volume; a best-selling year files more complaints at the same failure rate.
Lowest totals among mature years
- 2003 Subaru Legacy - 31 complaints in its first 8 years (60 to date)
- 2002 Subaru Legacy - 35 complaints in its first 8 years (54 to date)
- 2008 Subaru Legacy - 39 complaints in its first 8 years (65 to date)
Same eight-year window, among model years old enough to have completed it and with at least 25 complaints in it. Model years before 1990 are excluded because the federal file begins in 1995. A low total is not proof of reliability.
What owners report, all years combined
Every model year
| Model year | Complaints to date | Within 8 years | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Subaru Legacy | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 2024 Subaru Legacy | 17 | 17 | 0 |
| 2023 Subaru Legacy | 10 | 10 | 2 |
| 2022 Subaru Legacy | 34 | 34 | 2 |
| 2021 Subaru Legacy | 31 | 31 | 3 |
| 2020 Subaru Legacy | 121 | 121 | 6 |
| 2019 Subaru Legacy | 123 | 123 | 3 |
| 2018 Subaru Legacy | 117 | 117 | 3 |
| 2017 Subaru Legacy | 119 | 115 | 2 |
| 2016 Subaru Legacy | 147 | 134 | 3 |
| 2015 Subaru Legacy | 160 | 149 | 3 |
| 2014 Subaru Legacy | 53 | 46 | 10 |
| 2013 Subaru Legacy | 66 | 58 | 12 |
| 2012 Subaru Legacy | 90 | 71 | 16 |
| 2011 Subaru Legacy | 167 | 130 | 16 |
| 2010 Subaru Legacy | 150 | 105 | 18 |
| 2009 Subaru Legacy | 65 | 43 | 13 |
| 2008 Subaru Legacy | 65 | 39 | 9 |
| 2007 Subaru Legacy | 33 | 14 | 9 |
| 2006 Subaru Legacy | 87 | 45 | 7 |
| 2005 Subaru Legacy | 184 | 102 | 9 |
| 2004 Subaru Legacy | 49 | 13 | 10 |
| 2003 Subaru Legacy | 60 | 31 | 14 |
| 2002 Subaru Legacy | 54 | 35 | 4 |
| 2001 Subaru Legacy | 77 | 54 | 7 |
| 2000 Subaru Legacy | 94 | 74 | 3 |
| 1999 Subaru Legacy | 94 | 76 | 3 |
| 1998 Subaru Legacy | 114 | 95 | 4 |
| 1997 Subaru Legacy | 139 | 119 | 5 |
| 1996 Subaru Legacy | 123 | 109 | 3 |
| 1995 Subaru Legacy | 182 | 155 | 2 |
| 1994 Subaru Legacy | 60 | 47 | 0 |
| 1993 Subaru Legacy | 77 | 59 | 1 |
| 1992 Subaru Legacy | 55 | 41 | 2 |
| 1991 Subaru Legacy | 78 | 56 | 3 |
| 1990 Subaru Legacy | 81 | 50 | 4 |
| 1989 Subaru Legacy | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1988 Subaru Legacy | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1987 Subaru Legacy | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Recall campaigns, all years
Every campaign filed against this model, with the model years it covers. Safety-recall remedies are normally provided at no charge. Under US federal law the mandatory free remedy applies when the vehicle was no more than 15 years old at the time the defect was determined; manufacturers often cover older vehicles voluntarily. Canadian rules differ. Confirm eligibility with the manufacturer using the VIN.
| Campaign | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24V227000 | 2020-2022 | Air Bags | Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Outback and Legacy vehicles. |
| 23V755000 | 2021-2023 | Power Train | Subaru of America, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2021 Crosstrek, 2022 Forester, 2021-2023 Legacy, and Outback vehicles. |
| 23V647000 | 2023 | Power Train | Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2023 Outback, Legacy, Ascent, and Impreza vehicles. |
| 22V485000 | 2020-2021 | Power Train | Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Outback and Legacy vehicles. |
| 21V955000 | 2020 | Power Train | Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ascent, 2020 Legacy and Outback vehicles. |
| 21V587000 | 2018-2020 | Fuel System, Gasoline | 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. |
| 20V766000 | 2020 | Back Over Prevention | Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2020 Legacy and Outback vehicles equipped with "high" grade and "mid" grade multimedia navigation. |
| 20V218000 | 2019 | Fuel System, Gasoline | Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019 Impreza, Outback, Legacy, and Ascent vehicles. The low pressure fuel pump may become inoperative. |
| 20V003000 | 2003-2014 | Air Bags | 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... |
| 20V002000 | 2003-2014 | Air Bags | 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... |
| 20V001000 | 2003-2014 | Air Bags | 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... |
| 19V664000 | 2020 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 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. |
| 19V493000 | 2019 | Structure | Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019 Legacy and Outback vehicles. |
| 19V297000 | 2005-2014 | Electrical System | Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Forester vehicles, 2008-2011 Impreza vehicles, 2008-2014 WRX vehicles, 2005-2014 Legacy vehicles, 2005-2014 Outback... |
| 19V009000 | 2010-2014 | Air Bags | Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2010-2014 Tribeca, WRX, Legacy and Outback vehicles, 2010-2011 Impreza vehicles and 2010-2013 Forester vehicles sold, or ever... |
| 19V008000 | 2010-2014 | Air Bags | Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2010-2014 Tribeca, WRX, Outback, and Legacy vehicles, 2010-2011 Impreza vehicles and 2010-2013 Forester vehicles sold, or... |
| 19V007000 | 2010-2014 | Air Bags | Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2010-2013 Forester, 2010-2014 Tribeca, WRX, Outback, Legacy, and 2010-2011 Impreza vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the... |
| 18V935000 | 2018 | Visibility | Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2018 Legacy, Outback, and BRZ vehicles. |
| 18V773000 | 2018 | Fuel System, Gasoline | Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2018 Subaru Legacy and Outback vehicles. |
| 18V626000 | 2010-2014 | Parking Brake | Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2010-2014 Subaru Legacy and Outback vehicles equipped with a manual transmission. |
| 18V014000 | 2009 | Air Bags | Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2009 Tribeca, Impreza, Forester, WRX, Legacy, and Outback vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alaska,... |
| 18V013000 | 2009-2010 | Air Bags | Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2009-2010 Tribeca, Impreza, Forester, WRX, Legacy, and Outback vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of Arizona,... |
| 18V012000 | 2009-2013 | Air Bags | Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Legacy, Forester, Tribeca, WRX and Outback vehicles, and 2009-2011 Impreza vehicles sold, or ever registered, in... |
| 17V026000 | 2009 | Air Bags | Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2005-2006 Baja, 2009 Forester, Legacy and Outback and 2006-2009 Impreza (including WRX and STI models) and Tribeca vehicles... |
| 17V014000 | 2009-2012 | Air Bags | Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2005-2006 Subaru Baja, 2006-2011 Impreza (including WRX and STI models), 2006-2012 Tribeca, 2009-2012 Forester, Legacy,... |
| 16V738000 | 2007-2009 | Electrical System | Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 model year Legacy and Outback vehicles, 2008-2014 Impreza vehicles and 2009-2013 Forester vehicles, all... |
| 16V716000 | 2017 | Steering | Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2017 Legacy and Outback vehicles manufactured September 21, 2016, to September 23, 2016. |
| 16V694000 | 2010-2014 | Visibility | Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 Legacy vehicles manufactured November 26, 2008, to June 7, 2013, and 2010-2014 Outback vehicles... |
| 16V361000 | 2003-2004 | Air Bags | Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2003-2004 Legacy, Outback, and Baja vehicles originally sold or that have ever been registered in Alaska,... |
| 16V359000 | 2003-2004 | Air Bags | Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2003-2004 Legacy, Outback, 2006-2008 Impreza, Tribeca, 2006 Saab 9-2x, and 2003-2006 Baja vehicles originally sold... |