2005 SUBARU LEGACY

9 recalls, 248 complaints - 224 TSBs

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Defect Description

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 2005-2006 Saab 9-2X vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawai... Read more

Consequence

An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy

Subaru will notify their owners. General Motors will notify Saab owners. Dealers will replace the passenger air bag inflators with alternate inflators, free of charge. The recall began January 7, 2020. Subaru Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Saab owners may contact ... Read more

258,813 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Subaru of America, Inc.

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Defect Description

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 2005-2006 Saab 9-2X vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa,... Read more

Consequence

An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy

Subaru will notify their owners. General Motors will notify Saab owners. Dealers will replace the passenger air bag inflators, free of charge. The recall began January 7, 2020. Subaru owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Saab owners may contact the Saab Customer Assista... Read more

111,562 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Subaru of America, Inc.

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Defect Description

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 Saab 9-2X vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbi... Read more

Consequence

An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy

127,547 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Subaru of America, Inc.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH

Defect Description

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 vehicles and 2006-2008 Tribeca vehicles equipped with a mechanical key ignition switch installed as a replacement part. ... Read more

Consequence

The engine turning off unexpectedly can increase the risk of a crash. If a crash occurs under this condition, the air bag may not deploy, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the ignition switch, replacing the ignition switch, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began May 10, 2019. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WUF-91.

511 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Subaru of America, Inc.

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Defect Description

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2003-2004 Subaru Baja vehicles manufactured January 22, 2003, to July 21, 2004, 2004-2005 Impreza vehicles manufactured January 28, 2003, to May 31, 2005, 2003-2008 Subaru Legacy vehicles manufactured January 22, 2003, to May 2, 2008, ... Read more

Consequence

In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy

Subaru will notify their owners and General Motors will notify Saab owners. Dealers will replace the passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. The Subaru recall began on June 17, 2015. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2783. The Saab recall began on July 27, 2015. Owne... Read more

432,016 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Subaru of America, Inc.

AIR BAGS

Defect Description

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2003-2004 Legacy and Outback vehicles, and 2003-2005 Baja vehicles sold, or ever registered, in geographic locations associated with high absolute humidity. Specifically, vehicles sold, or ever registered, in Puerto Rico, Hawaii, the U... Read more

Consequence

In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passengers frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy

Subaru will notify their owners. Dealers will replace the passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on January 15, 2015. Owners may contact Subaru at 1-800-782-2783. Subaru's number for this recall is WQP-51. Note: This recall supersedes recall 14V-471. This recall has been ... Read more

4,175 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Subaru of America, Inc.

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

Defect Description

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2005-2009 Outback and Legacy, 2008-2011 Impreza and 2008-2014 Impreza WRX/STI, and 2009-2013 Forester vehicles, currently, or formerly, registered in Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michi... Read more

Consequence

Brake line corrosion may result in brake fluid leakage. Fluid leakage may result in longer distances being required to slow or stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will test the brake system by depressing the brake pedal and inspecting for brake fluid leaks. If no brake fluid seepage is observed, the affected areas will be rustproofed with anti-corrosion wax. If brake fluid seepage is observed, the brake lines will be r... Read more

461,338 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Subaru of America, Inc.

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

Defect Description

Subaru is recalling certain model year 2005-2009 Outback and Legacy vehicles manufactured from December 2003, through April 2009 and currently, or formerly, registered in Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New... Read more

Consequence

Brake line corrosion may result in brake fluid leakage. Fluid leakage may result in longer distances being required to slow or stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles. If no brake fluid seepage is observed, the affected area will be rustproofed with anti-corrosion wax. If brake fluid seepage is observed, the brake lines will be replaced followed by rustproofing with anti-corrosion wax. These serv... Read more

274,402 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Subaru of America, Inc.

AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW

Defect Description

THE LEFT AND RIGHT SIDE CURTAIN AIR BAGS IN CERTAIN VEHICLES INVOLVED IN THIS CAMPAIGN MAY NOT FULLY DEPLOY RAPIDLY ENOUGH WHEN ACTIVATED IN A SIDE IMPACT COLLISION. DURING A SIDE IMPACT TEST CONDUCTED BY THE INSURANCE INSTITUTE FOR HIGHWAY SAFETY (IIHS), THE TEST RESULTS INDICATED THAT THERE WAS... Read more

Consequence

THIS MAY RESULT IN FAILURE TO PROVIDE THE INTENDED HEAD PROTECTION, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO A SEAT OCCUPANT.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LEFT AND RIGHT SIDE CURTAIN AIR BAG MODULES. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 11, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT SUBARU AT 1-800-782-2783. .

1,987 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.

Complaint Statistics

248 total complaints 22 crashes 7 fires 17 injuries

Top Reported Components

Component	Complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	25
SERVICE BRAKES	19
AIR BAGS	19
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM	15
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE	13
VISIBILITY/WIPER	12
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL	12
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE	12
EXTERIOR LIGHTING	11
POWER TRAIN	9

Incident date: May 5, 2026

Steering is horrible specifically to the left in a curve it doesn't go back to center when letting it you have to force it which is jerking car back right into other lane off the road. The brakes squeal awful the car has about 40,000 miles on it. Can't see any recall on any of this with my car but i... Read more

Incident date: Sep 25, 2024

The contact owns a 2019 Forrest River R-Pod equipped with Castle Rock tires, Tire Line: Radial ST226, Tire Size: ST225/75/R15, DOT Number: JULT1MT. The contact stated that after replacing the driver’s side tire with the spare tire and driving less than 100 miles on the spare tire, the spare tire w... Read more

Incident date: Dec 7, 2023

Cold weather. Warmed up the car for 10 minutes . all defoger for rear glass and winshield were used . There is accessive condenced water all over inside front and back window. started driving and used the wiper to clean the windshield and found out water is on the inside made the visability hard. A... Read more

Incident date: Aug 5, 2023

Truck started doing the death wobble when hitting brakes and sometimes when hitting bumps in the road. Death wobble was very violent and last for a few seconds each time before we could get vehicle stopped. I made my local ford dealer aware of my problem and they inspected it and said it was related... Read more

Incident date: Nov 19, 2022

The contact owns a 2005 Subaru Legacy. The contact stated that the hydraulic brake lines were leaking. The brake warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer and the contact was informed that there was rust covering the subframe of the vehicle and fuel tank. The dealer de... Read more

Incident date: Nov 19, 2022

Incident date: Aug 11, 2021

While driving, cruise control and check engine light comes on and then the car won't accelerate. Engine revs really high and when pushing accelerator pedal, car will not move. The check engine code states "throttle position sensor". This has happened more than 20 times

Incident date: Aug 25, 2022

The rear brakes on the above referenced vehicle failed due to environmental corrosion. This is aligned with recall WQK47-2 which was open for the effected vehicle. The vehicle was transported to Suburban Subaru of Vernon CT for recall resolution. The dealership service department was not willing to ... Read more

Incident date: Aug 3, 2022

Car is a Subaru Legacy GT 2005 Brake lines were corroded and burst and almost caused major accident on highway. Subaru is not taking responsibility of the recall since the car is in Florida now. Originally it was in New Hampshire which was designated as a recall state I called their customer reca... Read more

Incident date: Feb 1, 2022

A combination of high temperature and exposure to sunlight is causing dashboard to become sticky/melted. The center for auto Safety is calling on car makers and the federal govement to address melting dashboards. The melting plastic coupled with sun glare makes it difficult to see through the win... Read more

Incident date: Jun 29, 2021

The contact owns a 2005 Subaru Legacy. The contact stated while driving 30 mph and approaching a red light, the brake pedal was depressed and went to the floor. The brake warning light was illuminated. The contact continued driving to the residence. The contact checked the brake fluid reservoir and ... Read more

Incident date: Jun 1, 2021

The contact owns a 2005 Subaru Legacy. The contact stated while driving 60 mph, the brake pedal would go all the way to the floorboard while depressed. The contact became aware that there was brake fluid leaking onto the floor from the brake line near the rear passenger’s side tire. The dealer and... Read more

Incident date: Feb 12, 2021

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 SUBARU LEGACY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT LOW SPEEDS, THE BRAKE PEDAL FAILED AND DEPRESSED TO THE FLOORBOARD. THE CONTACT CONTINUED TO DRIVE WITH THE PARKING BRAKE APPLIED. THERE WERE NO WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT CALLED AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC ... Read more

Incident date: Nov 15, 2020

DRIVING SOUTHBOUND ON HWY 17 AT 60MPH 11/15/2020 ENGINE SUDDENLY WENT TO IDLE. THROTTLE BECAME UNRESPONSIVE. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. I DRIFTED TO SAFETY OFF THE HIGHWAY. ENGINE STILL IDLING, THROTTLE UNRESPONSIVE. AFTER CHECKING UNDER THE HOOD, I RESTARTED THE CAR AND NORMAL THROTTLE RE... Read more

Incident date: Jul 30, 2020

PREVIOUS RECALL ISSUE WITH BRAKES WAS NEVER FIXED CORRECTLY, RESULTING IN A LARGE LEAK IN THE REAR RIGHT SIDE BRAKE LINE THAT CAUSED MY BRAKES TO ALMOST COMPLETELY GO OUT. PREVIOUS ISSUE, WHICH WAS SUPPOSEDLY FIXED IN 2014, WAS ONLY A STOPGAP MEASURE THAT DIDN'T PREVENT THE BRAKE LINE FROM COMPLETEL... Read more

Incident date: Apr 24, 2018

THE CD PLAYER TURNS ON BY ITSELF WHEN RADIO IS ON. NOTHING SPECIFICALLY MAKES IT HAPPEN LIKE HITTING A BUMP OR ANYTHING IT DOES IT WHILE CAR IS STILL. CAR WAS TAKIN ON TO BE LOOKED AT BUT THEY SAID NOTHING COULD BE DONE. ALSO, GEAR SHIFT DOESN'T ALWAYS LOCK IN PLACE. WHICH MAKES THE CAR NOT ABLE TO ... Read more

Incident date: Apr 24, 2018

Incident date: Feb 7, 2020

I RECENTLY NOTICED THAT SOME ELEMENTS OF MY REAR HATCH ON MY SUBARU LEGACY WAGON WERE NOT WORKING. SPECIFICALLY, THE LIGHTS THAT ILLUMINATE THE LICENSE PLATE, THE REAR DEFROSTER, CENTER BRAKE LIGHT, HATCH LOCKING MECHANISM, AND RADIO ANTENNA WERE NOT WORKING. AN INSPECTION OF THE AREA WHERE THE WIRE... Read more

Incident date: Feb 7, 2020

Incident date: Sep 11, 2019

I WAS DRIVING MY 2005 SUBARU LEGACY AND WAS APPROACHING A TURN. WHILE BRAKING AT MAYBE 30% BRAKE FORCE I FELT A SLIGHT LOSS OF BRAKE PRESSURE. I KNEW RIGHT AWAY SOMETHING WAS VERY WRONG AND TRIED TO LIGHTLY FEEL FOR BRAKE PRESSURE TO SEE IF I WOULD BE ABLE TO EMERGENCY STOP IF NECESSARY. I WAS AB... Read more

Incident date: Jan 1, 2014

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 SUBARU LEGACY. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED, THE CONTACT HEARD AN ABNORMAL NOISE. THE CONTACT ASSOCIATED THE FAILURE WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V297000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO SUBARU OF JACKSONVILLE (LOCATED AT 10800 ATLANTIC BLVD, JACKSONVILLE, F... Read more

Incident date: Jul 11, 2019

2005 SUBARU LEGACY. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO BRAKE FAILURE. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE BRAKES FAILED WHILE DRIVING. THE FAILURE WAS DUE TO CORROSION. *JS

Incident date: Mar 24, 2019

THE DASH IS MELTING AND CREATING SUCH A GLARE AND A REFLECTION ON THE WINDSHIELD THAT IT OBSTRUCTS THE DRIVERS VIEW AND POSES A SAFETY RISK.

Incident date: Dec 8, 2014

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 SUBARU LEGACY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE LINES WERE STRUCTURALLY UNSOUND AND CONTAINED EXTENSIVE RUST AND CORROSION. DAY APOLLO SUBARU (5450 UNIVERSITY BLVD, MOON, PA 15108, (412) 264-9222) INSTALLED A COATING AND PERFORMED THE REMEDY FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13... Read more

Incident date: Jan 28, 2019

DEALER (SUBURBAN SUBARU VERNON, CT) PERFORMED BRAKE LIKE RECALL WQK-47R IN SEPTEMBER 2014 AND "APPLIED ANTI CORROSION WAX" IN JANUARY 2019, THE REAR BRAKE LINES RUSTED THROUGH AT THE JUNCTION BOX NEXT TO THE FUEL TANK WHICH IS A KNOWN FAILURE LOCATION IN THE RECALL. THIS RESULTED IN A FLUID LEAK, I ... Read more

Incident date: Dec 4, 2018

HYDRAULIC BRAKE FAILURE WHILE DRIVING. UPON BRAKE APPLICATION, PEDAL WENT TO FLOOR, HAD TO USE PARKING BRAKE TO STOP VEHICLE. INADEQUATE, INEFFECTIVE PREVENTIVE RECALL DONE TO BRAKE LINES AS A RUST PROOFING MEASURE WAS DONE TWICE AND LINES STILL RUSTED THROUGH AND PERFORATED IN REAR NEAR FUEL TANK. ... Read more

Incident date: May 13, 2005

TAKATA RECALL,WAS TALKING TO DEALERSHIP,BUT LIGHTS STILL INDICATE AIRBAG ,CRUZ CONTROL , CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON.WAS TAKEN TO DEALERSHIP FOR REPAIR AND RESET.BUT I DON'T THINK IT WAS DONE. OTHER RECALLS ON BREAK LINE COATING'S NOT DONE , I LOST BREAK LINES WHILE DRIVING,AT THREE DIFFERENT TIMES.... Read more

Incident date: May 13, 2005

Incident date: Oct 31, 2018

DRIVING VEHICLE EASTBOUND ON HWY-14 IN VANCOUVER, WA, APPROX 60 MPH. VEHICLE LOST POWER AND WOULD NOT RESTART. AFTER WE GOT VEHICLE HOME, INSPECTION FOUND HIGH PRESSURE FUEL LINE HAD BLOWN-OFF AT THE FUEL PUMP CONNECTION, CAUSING LARGE AMOUNT OF FUEL TO LEAK UNDER THE VEHICLE.

Incident date: Jan 20, 2018

WIRES THAT GO TO THE REAR HATCH FOR THE WIPER AND THIRD BRAKE LIGHT ARE SEVERED AFTER REPEATED OPENING/CLOSING OF REAR HATCH AND AFFECT THE FUNCTIONALITY.

Incident date: Jan 20, 2018

WIRES THAT GO TO THE REAR HATCH FOR THE WIPER AND THIRD BRAKE LIGHT ARE SEVERED AFTER REPEATED OPENING/CLOSING OF REAR HATCH AND AFFECT THE FUNCTIONALITY.

Incident date: Sep 1, 2009

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 SUBARU LEGACY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ODOR OF FUEL WAS PRESENT INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. WHILE INSPECTING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THAT THE FUEL FLANGE BRACKET ASSEMBLY CHAMBER (PART NUMBER: 42052AG87A) HAD CRACKED AND CAUSED FUEL TO LEAK FROM THE... Read more

Incident date: Jul 21, 2018

WQK-47 BRAKE LINE CORROSION RECALL WORK WAS DONE TO "RUSTPROOF" THE LINE ONLY 3 YEARS AGO. THE LINE IS CURRENTLY RUSTED THROUGH IN THE BACK ABOVE THE FUEL TANK AFTER STOPPING AT A LIGHT ON 7/21/18. SEARCH ONLINE SHOWS THE SAME ISSUES REPORTED BY OTHER DRIVERS. LINES NEED TO BE REPLACED AND RECALL O... Read more

Incident date: Jan 2, 2018

THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED ON A CITY STREET. MY SON WENT OUT IN THE MORNING TO MOVE IT TO FIND THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT BURNED COMPLETELY OUT AND SOOT ALL OVER THE CAR. HIS INSURANCE (LIABILITY ONLY) WOULD NOT COVER THE DAMAGE AND WAS TOLD BY SUBARU TO HAVE IT TOWED TO A DEALER AT HIS EXPENSE FOR THEM TO ... Read more

Fire

Incident date: Jan 2, 2018

Fire

Incident date: Aug 13, 2017

I HAD OWNED THE CAR FOR NOT EVEN A YEAR YET BACK IN 2012, AND THE ONLY ACCIDENT I'VE EVER BEEN IN HAPPENED ON MY WAY TO SCHOOL(COLLEGE). THE AIR BAG DID NOT COME OUT OF THE STEERING WHEEL, BUT SHOULD HAVE. LUCKILY I ONLY EXPERIENCED MILD WHIP LASH, AND VERY LARGE BODY SHOP BILL. ALSO WHEN THEY FINAL... Read more

Crash

Incident date: Aug 13, 2017

Crash

Incident date: Aug 13, 2017

Crash

Incident date: Oct 15, 2017

EXCESSIVE REAR BRAKE LINE RUST EVEN AFTER NHTSA RECALL #14V311 (SUBARU RECALL ID WQK-47) . THE CLEANING AND AND WAX SPRAY DIDN'T STOP THE BRAKE LINES FROM DETERIORATING MORE AND WILL SOON FAIL.

Incident date: Aug 27, 2017

ENGINE ACCELERATED AT A RAPID SPEED ON ITS OWN POWER.. UNABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE WITH THE BRAKES. VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION IN THE PARKING LOT..

Crash

Incident date: Aug 27, 2017

ENGINE ACCELERATED AT A RAPID SPEED ON ITS OWN POWER.. UNABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE WITH THE BRAKES. VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION IN THE PARKING LOT..

Crash

Incident date: Dec 18, 2015

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 SUBARU LEGACY. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V323000 (AIR BAGS). THE PART FOR THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE DEALER STATED ... Read more

Incident date: Jul 1, 2016

FUEL LEAKING FROM TOP OF GAS TANK. NO COLLISON. GAS SMELL BEGAN AS CHECK ENGINE LIGHT LIT AND CRUISE CONTROL LIGHT STARTED SLOW BLINK. SMELL HAS GRADUALLY GROWN STRONGER. SMELL STRONGEST ON THE PASSENGER SIDE. SMELL SOMETIMES ENTERS CAR INTERIOR.

Incident date: Oct 1, 2016

I RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR MY SUBARU LEGACY AND PROCEEDED TO TAKE MY CAR IN FOR INSPECTION AT SERVCO SUBARU HONOLULU. THEY PASSED MY CAR FOR A DASHBOARD REPLACEMENT RECALL ABOUT 6-7 MONTHS AGO AND SAID THEY WOULD PERFORM THE RECALL AS SOON AS THE PARTS HAVE COME IN. EVERY TIME I CALL THEY SAY TH... Read more

Incident date: Dec 8, 2016

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 SUBARU LEGACY. WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE, THE BRAKE SENSOR SUDDENLY ILLUMINATED. MOMENTS LATER, THE BAKES FAILED AND THE BRAKE PEDAL EXTENDED TO THE FLOOR. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE BRAKE LINES POSITIONED ABOVE THE FUEL TANK WER... Read more

Incident date: Jan 18, 2016

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 SUBARU LEGACY. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V343000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE M... Read more

Incident date: Sep 12, 2016

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNED A 2005 SUBARU LEGACY. WHILE DRIVING HIGHWAY SPEEDS, THE CONTACT SWERVED TO THE RIGHT TO PREVENT A CRASH. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE WENT DOWN AN EMBANKMENT AND CRASHED INTO A TREE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE HEAD, CHEST, BA... Read more

Crash 1 injured

Incident date: Jul 6, 2016

THERE WAS A RECALL ISSUED FOR MY CAR FOR BRAKE LINES THAT WOULD RUST IF THEY WERE NOT PROTECTED. I WENT TO A DEALER TO HAVE THE RECALL PERFORMED AND 6 MONTHS LATER THE BRAKE LIKE HAD ALREADY BUSTED. THE LINES WERE NEVER INSPECTED!! THE RECALL INFO IS 13V-110 THE CAR WAS MOVING AND I WAS COMING TO... Read more

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Technical Service Bulletins, 2005 SUBARU LEGACY

224 manufacturer communications from 118 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

Component	Bulletins
140000 AIR BAGS	34
350000 EQUIPMENT	31
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	18
030000 BRAKES (PWS)	16
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING	10
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL	10
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY	6
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE	5

140000 AIR BAGS

SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. has determined that a defect, which relates to motor vehicle safety, exists in certain 2003-2014 model year Legacy and Outback vehicles, 2003-2006 model year Baja vehicles, 2009-2013 model year Forester vehicles, 200

140000 AIR BAGS

350000 EQUIPMENT

The purpose of this bulletin is to provide replacement key and immobilizer information along with an overview of the Subaru Lock Information web-site.

170000 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

The purpose of this bulletin is to provide replacement key and immobilizer information along with an overview of the Subaru Lock Information web-site.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

The purpose of this bulletin is to provide replacement key and immobilizer information along with an overview of the Subaru Lock Information web-site.

350000 EQUIPMENT

This bulletin announces the recommended cleaning procedures to followed when encountering vehicles with long time exposure to pollen on painted surfaces on vehicles imported from Japan. This bulletin does not apply to SIA built vehicles.

140000 AIR BAGS

Takata Front Passenger Airbag Module / Inflator a??Like for Likea?? Recall

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Takata Front Passenger Airbag Module / Inflator a??Like for Likea?? Recall

140000 AIR BAGS

Takata Front Passenger Airbag Module / Inflator a??Like for Likea?? Recall

350000 EQUIPMENT

This bulletin contains additional information for recommended materials listed in the Service Manuals for individual models.

350000 EQUIPMENT

This bulletin contains illustrations of exchange components and their manufacturer as well as a description of the proper exchange procedure.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This bulletin contains illustrations of exchange components and their manufacturer as well as a description of the proper exchange procedure.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This bulletin has been developed to outline the steps for gathering basic essential information during diagnosis and repair of the Infotainment concerns. (Applicable to all models with Harman or Denso CP1 Infotainment).

350000 EQUIPMENT

This bulletin contains additional information for recommended materials listed in the Service Manuals for individual models

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This bulletin contains additional information for recommended materials listed in the Service Manuals for individual models

350000 EQUIPMENT

This bulletin is to advise of SOAa??s revised catalytic converter recycling program shipping procedure.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This bulletin is to advise of SOAa??s revised catalytic converter recycling program shipping procedure.

140000 AIR BAGS

Takata Front Passenger Air Bag Inflator Replacement.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Takata Front Passenger Air Bag Inflator Replacement.

350000 EQUIPMENT

To help reduce confusion and increase technician efficiency, Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) has developed the following cross reference list to help locate the appropriate Special Service Tool.

170000 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

The purpose of this bulletin is to provide replacement key and immobilizer information along with an overview of the Subaru Lock Information web-site.

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

This bulletin announces a design change to the clutch release bearing.

350000 EQUIPMENT

This bulletin announces a design change to the clutch release bearing.

101000 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY

This bulletin announces a design change to the clutch release bearing.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This bulletin announces a design change to the clutch release bearing.

350000 EQUIPMENT

The purpose of this bulletin is to provide replacement key and immobilizer information.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

The purpose of this bulletin is to provide replacement key and immobilizer information.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This service information bulletin announces a design change to the clutch release bearing used on the models listed.

350000 EQUIPMENT

Special Service Tools Cross Reference List.

350000 EQUIPMENT

All Models (Vehicle Cleaning- COVID-19Best Practices)

140000 AIR BAGS

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

140000 AIR BAGS

350000 EQUIPMENT

The purpose of this bulletin is to provide replacement key and immobilizer information along with an overview of the Subaru Lock Information web-site.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

The purpose of this bulletin is to provide replacement key and immobilizer information along with an overview of the Subaru Lock Information web-site.

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

Takata Like for Like recalls- TKA20 (Zone A), TKB20 (Zone B), TKC20 (Zone C).

140000 AIR BAGS

Takata Like for Like recalls- TKA20 (Zone A), TKB20 (Zone B), TKC20 (Zone C).

030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

This Service Information bulletin announces instruction for application of additional lubrication between the brake caliper support and pad clips. This will prevent the pad from dragging due to corrosion buildup which may result in uneven o

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain vehicles in the ranges listed below to inspect and potentially replace the ignition switch. A total of 511 U.S. vehicles will be affected by this recall.

350000 EQUIPMENT

Subaru Service and Technical Support Line Newletter.

350000 EQUIPMENT

To help reduce confusion and increase technician efficiency, Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) has developed the following cross reference list to help locate the appropriate Special Service Tool.

116100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH

Owner Notification, Owners will be notified by first class mail on May 10, 2019. Owners with a valid email address on file will also be notified by email. Subaru retailers with affected vehicles will receive an affected VIN list from their

116000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION

116100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH

116000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

116100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH

New Subaru Safety Recall: WUF-91 Replacement Ignition Switch Recall Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain vehicles in the ranges listed below to inspect and potentially replace the ignition switch. A total of 511 U.S. vehicl

116000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION

016000 STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

This post was revised in error. It has been corrected back and removed from the posting list. The message was corrected on 04-13-14R posting dated 11/14/2018.

010000 STEERING

This post was revised in error. It has been corrected back and removed from the posting list. The message was corrected on 04-13-14R posting dated 11/14/2018.

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

This Service Information bulletin announces a design change to the clutch release bearing used on the models as listed above. During assembly of the bearing, a different type of grease is used which has a higher resistance to heat. In cases

350000 EQUIPMENT

100000 POWER TRAIN

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

100000 POWER TRAIN

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

This bulletin provides details regarding a new oil filler tube o-ring developed to address engine oil seepage concerns. This seepage may accumulate along the bottom sealing surface of the rocker cover. The new o-ring utilizes material whic

350000 EQUIPMENT

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

As part of our dedication to customer satisfaction, Subaru of America, Inc. is initiating a program to extend the original New Car Limited Warranty coverage of the instrument panel (IP) or dashboard assembly on the applicable vehicles lis

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

PZEV MODELS ONLY. REVISED. This Campaign only applies to vehicles with motor vehicle registration in the States of California, Massachusetts, Maine, New York and Vermont. For affected vehicles registered in any other state, see Service P

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

PZEV MODELS ONLY. REVISED. This Campaign applies to vehicles in any state except those with motor vehicle registrations in the States of California, Massachusetts, Maine, New York or Vermont. For affected vehicles registered in these st

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This Service Information bulletin announces a design change to the internal contact portion of the oil pressure switch to increase durability

350000 EQUIPMENT

The purpose of this bulletin is to provide replacement key and immobilizer information along with an overview of the Subaru Lock Information web-site.

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

The purpose of this bulletin is to provide replacement key and immobilizer information along with an overview of the Subaru Lock Information web-site.

117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

New Car Limited Warranty coverage of the instrument panel (IP) or dashboard assembly on the applicable vehicles listed above to 10 years/regardless of miles from original start date. This warranty extension will cover a ONE TIME replacemen

141000 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

Recall Bulletin Revised. UPDATE ? April 2016: New and different inflators are available for affected 2004-2005 Impreza, WRX, and STI vehicles. As a result, there are different installation instructions depending on the inflator being insta

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

Revised TSB. The Subaru Lock Information Site (SLIS) is located at http://lockinfo.subaru.com, and provides information on how to obtain immobilizer codes and key cut codes for Subaru vehicles from the 2000MY to present. This bulletin iden

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

350000 EQUIPMENT

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

"AS PART OF OUR DEDICATION TO CUSTOMER SATISFACTION, SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. IS INITIATING A PROGRAM TO EXTEND THE ORIGINAL NEW CAR LIMITED WARRANTY COVERAGE OF THE INSTRUMENT PANE+G108 (IP) OR DASHBOARD ASSEMBLY ON THE APPLICABLE VEHICLES

117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

"AS PART OF SUBARU?S DEDICATION TO CUSTOMER SATISFACTION, SOA IS ANNOUNCING A DASHBOARD WARRANTY EXTENSION PROGRAM. THIS PROGRAM EXTENDS WARRANTY COVERAGE FOR DASHBOARDS ON ALL 2005-2009 SUBARU OUTBACK AND SUBARU LEGACY VEHICLES SOLD OR LEA

140000 AIR BAGS

Based on ballistic testing results, it has been determined that affected vehicles with registration history in high absolute humidity (HAH) areas are more susceptible to rupture. Owner notification letters were mailed to the owners of those

140000 AIR BAGS

Expanded Takata Front Passenger Air Bag Inflator Recall WQR?53

140000 AIR BAGS

WE ANNOUNCED LATE LAST MONTH THAT THE WQR?-53 TAKATA FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG INFLATOR RECALL HAS BEEN EXPANDED TO INCLUDE ALL 2005?-2008 MODEL YEAR LEGACY AND OUTBACK VEHICLES. DUE TO THE SEVERITY OF THE INDUSTRY?-WIDE TAKATA RECALL SITUATI

140000 AIR BAGS

Takata Front Passenger Air Bag Inflator Replacement

140000 AIR BAGS

"THE VEHICLES INCLUDED IN THIS CONSOLIDATED NATIONAL RECALL INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: ? AFFECTED 2004-2005 IMPREZA, WRX, AND STI MODELS FROM THE NATIONAL EXPANSION OF THE WQP-51 RECALL ? 2003-2004 LEGACY, OUTBACK, AND BAJA VEHICLES AFFECTED

140000 AIR BAGS

Update: Front Passenger Air Bag Inflators WQR?53

140000 AIR BAGS

Update: Front Passenger Air Bag Inflators recall is being expanded to include all 2005?]2008 model year Legacy and Outback vehicles. This is an expansion from the current WQP?]51 limited regional recall for certain 2005 model year Legac

140000 AIR BAGS

THE WQR?-53 RECALL IS BEING EXPANDED TO INCLUDE ALL 2005?-2008 MODEL YEAR LEGACY AND OUTBACK VEHICLES. THIS IS AN EXPANSION FROM THE CURRENT WQP?-51 LIMITED REGIONAL RECALL FOR CERTAIN 2005 MODEL YEAR LEGACY AND OUTBACK VEHICLES, TO A NATIO

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

140000 AIR BAGS

UPDATE: FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG INFLATORS WQR-53 (2005-2008 LEGACY AND OUTBACK VEHICLES). THE WQR-53 RECALL IS BEING EXPANDED TO INCLUDE ALL 2005-2008 MODEL YEAR LEGACY AND OUTBACK VEHICLES. THIS IS AN EXPANSION FROM THE CURRENT WQP-51 LIMI

140000 AIR BAGS

UPDATE: FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG INFLATORS WQR-53 THE WQR-53 RECALL IS BEING EXPANDED TO INCLUDE ALL 2005-2008 MODEL YEAR LEGACY AND OUTBACK VEHICLES. THIS IS AN EXPANSION FROM THE CURRENT WQP-51 LIMITED REGIONAL RECALL FOR CERTAIN 2005 MODE

140000 AIR BAGS

SUBJECT: UPDATE: FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG INFLATORS WQR-53 (2005-2008 LEGACY AND OUTBACK VEHICLES). THE WQR-53 RECALL IS BEING EXPANDED TO INCLUDE ALL 2005-2008 MODEL YEAR LEGACY AND OUTBACK VEHICLES. THIS IS AN EXPANSION FROM THE CURRENT WQ

141220 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

140000 AIR BAGS

UPDATE: OWNER NOTIFICATION SUBARU RECALL CAMPAIGN: FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG INFLATORS WQR?]53 OWNER NOTIFICATION LETTERS WERE MAILED SEPTEMBER 30, 2015 DESCRIPTION. ALL VEHICLES PREVIOUSLY AFFECTED BY THE WQL?-48 RECALL THAT WERE NOT YET REP

140000 AIR BAGS

010000 STEERING

IF YOU ENCOUNTER A VEHICLE THAT HAS A GROANING TYPE NOISE COMING FROM THE POWER STEERING PUMP WHEN THE WHEEL IS TURNED TO THE FULL RIGHT OR LEFT POSITION WHEN THE VEHICLE IS PARKED, IT MAY BE CAUSED BY THE RELIEF VALVE VIBRATING WITHIN THE

350000 EQUIPMENT

"THIS SERVICE INFORMATION BULLETIN ANNOUNCES A DESIGN CHANGE TO THE OIL PRESSURE SWITCH ASSEMBLY. NICKEL PLATING HAS BEEN APPLIED TO THE INTERNAL SWITCH CONTACTS TO ENHANCE THEIR DURABILITY AND REDUCE THE POSSIBILITY OF POOR CONTACT WHICH C

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

140000 AIR BAGS

SUBARU IS CONDUCTING THIS LIMITED REGIONAL RECALL TO REPLACE THE FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG INFLATORS PRODUCED BY TK HOLDINGS, INC. (TAKATA) IN CERTAIN 2003-2005 MODEL YEAR LEGACY, OUTBACK, AND BAJA VEHICLES AND CERTAIN 2004-2005 MODEL YEAR IM

351130 EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:TANK VALVE/GAUGE

015100 STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP

If you encounter a vehicle that has a groaning type noise coming from the power steering pump when the wheel is turned to the full right or left position when the vehicle is parked, it may be caused by the relief valve vibrating within the

350000 EQUIPMENT

141320 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Owner Notification Subaru will begin mailing to affected vehicle owners on June 17, 2015. The first owners to receive notification will be owners identified based on registration data in areas of high absolute humidity (FL, HI, PR, GU, VI,

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

THE PURPOSE OF THIS BULLETIN IS TO PROVIDE A DESCRIPTION OF CURRENT CHANGES TO SERVICE MANUALS AVAILABLE VIA THE SUBARU TECHNICAL INFORMATION SYSTEM (STIS) WEB SITE.

141320 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

THIS BULLETIN ANNOUNCES SUBARU IS CONDUCTING THIS LIMITED REGIONAL RECALL TO REPLACE THE FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG INFLATORS PRODUCED BY TK HOLDINGS, INC. (TAKATA) IN CERTAIN 2003-2005 MODEL YEAR LEGACY, OUTBACK, AND BAJA VEHICLES AND CERTAIN

141320 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

THE REVISEMENT OF THIS RECALL ADVISES (WQM-49) HAS BEEN SUPERSEDED TO THE WQP-51 REGIONAL FRONT PASSENGER TAKATA AIR BAG INFLATOR RECALL.

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NHTSA Safety Investigations, SUBARU LEGACY

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

PE, Closed , Model Year: 1995

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

ODI HAS RECEIVED 5,820 COMPLAINTS CONCERNING A VARIETY OF ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILURES THAT RESULT IN THE VEHICLE STALLING.OUR COMPLAINT ANALYSIS INDICATES THAT THE MAJORITY OF THESE COMPAINTS ARE CAUSED BY ALTERNATOR FAILURE.IN SOME INSTANCES, THE VEHICLE IS COMPLETELY DEAD AND WILL NOT RESTART.BASED... Read more

PE, Closed , Model Year: 1990

REVERSE DELAYED ENGAGEMENT

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SUBARU LEGACY - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the SUBARU LEGACY across all model years (1990, 2023).

219 Total Recalls

4,163 Total Complaints

2 Investigations

381 Reported Crashes

79 Reported Fires

6 Reported Deaths

SUBARU LEGACY - Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year	Recalls	Complaints
2025	0	10	View
2024	0	26	View
2023	2	12	View
2022	2	42	View
2021	3	43	View
2020	6	143	View
2019	3	142	View
2018	3	162	View
2017	2	140	View
2016	3	192	View
2015	3	232	View
2014	10	73	View
2013	12	84	View
2012	16	119	View
2011	16	236	View
2010	18	218	View
2009	13	75	View
2008	9	83	View
2007	9	45	View
2006	7	135	View
2005 (current)	9	248
2004	11	55	View
2003	15	69	View
2002	5	71	View
2001	8	90	View
2000	4	119	View
1999	3	119	View
1998	5	155	View
1997	6	179	View
1996	4	161	View
1995	2	230	View
1994	0	67	View
1993	1	90	View
1992	2	66	View
1991	3	121	View
1990	4	103	View
1989	0	1	View
1988	0	1	View
1987	0	1	View

Other SUBARU Models

Model	Recalls	Complaints
IMPREZA	321	3,425	View
OUTBACK	288	12,131	View
SOLTERRA	259	109	View
WRX	190	1,208	View
FORESTER	134	8,512	View
ASCENT	112	1,248	View
TRIBECA	70	51	View
CROSSTREK	42	1,453	View

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