2013 SUBARU LEGACY
12 recalls, 84 complaints - 537 TSBs - 5/5 safety rating
20V001000 Jan 2, 2020
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
20V003000 Jan 2, 2020
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
20V002000 Jan 2, 2020
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
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
19V297000 Apr 11, 2019
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.
19V008000 Jan 9, 2019
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Defect Description
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 ever registered, in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Ma... Read more
Consequence
An explosion of an inflator within the passenger frontal air bag module may result in sharp metal fragments striking the front seat passenger, driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy
Subaru is notifying owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began January 25, 2019. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is TKB-19.
19V007000 Jan 9, 2019
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Defect Description
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 states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, Amer... Read more
Consequence
An explosion of an inflator within the passenger frontal air bag module may result in sharp metal fragments striking the front seat passenger, driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy
Subaru has notified owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began January 25, 2019. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is TKA-19.
19V009000 Jan 9, 2019
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Defect Description
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 registered, in the states of Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mont... Read more
Consequence
An explosion of an inflator within the passenger frontal air bag module may result in sharp metal fragments striking the front seat passenger, driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy
Subaru is notifying owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on January 25, 2019. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is TKC-19.
18V626000 Sep 13, 2018
PARKING BRAKE
Defect Description
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2010-2014 Subaru Legacy and Outback vehicles equipped with a manual transmission. The electronic parking brake (EPB) may not engage as intended, allowing the vehicle to rollaway if the transmission is not in the proper gear when parked.
Consequence
A vehicle rollaway can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace the EPB actuator assembly, free of charge. The recall began July 19, 2019. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WTV-81.
18V012000 Jan 9, 2018
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Defect Description
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 the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, Am... Read more
Consequence
An explosion of an inflator within the passenger frontal air bag module may result in sharp metal fragments striking the front seat passenger, driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy
Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on February 9, 2018. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2783. Subaru's number for this recall is TKA-18.
16V694000 Sep 27, 2016
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
Defect Description
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 manufactured January 9, 2009 to June 7, 2013. Due to contamination, components within the windshield wiper motor bottom cover ma... Read more
Consequence
If the windshield wiper motor overheats, the wipers may fail, reducing driver visibility and increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, the wiper motor cover may melt, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace the windshield wiper motor bottom cover assembly, free of charge. The recall began October 2016. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2783. Subaru's number for this recall is WTK-71. Note: This recall supersedes recall 11V-469... Read more
13V194000 May 13, 2013
STEERING
Defect Description
Subaru is recalling certain model year 2013 Outback and Legacy vehicles manufactured from February 15, 2012, through June 15, 2012. In the affected vehicles, the inner and outer shafts of the steering column assembly may become disengaged from one another.
Consequence
If the shafts become disengaged, the driver would lose the ability to steer the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering column assembly with a new one, free of charge. The recall began on May 14, 2013. Owners may contact Subaru at 1-800-782-2783. Subaru's recall campaign number is WQI-45.
13V061000 Feb 25, 2013
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Defect Description
Subaru is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 Legacy and Outback vehicles equipped with an automatic or CVT transmission and an Audiovox remote engine starter (RES) accessory, certain model year 2012-2013 Impreza vehicles equipped with a CVT transmission and an Audiovox remote engine starter (RES... Read more
Consequence
The engine may inadvertently start and run for up to fifteen minutes. The engine may continue to start and stop until the fob battery is depleted, or until the vehicle runs out of fuel. If the vehicle is parked in an enclosed area, there is a risk of carbon monoxide build-up which may cause headac... Read more
Remedy
Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace the RES key fobs, free of charge. The recall began on April 22, 2013. Owners may contact Subaru at 1-800-782-2783 for more information.
Complaint Statistics
84 total complaints
8 crashes 5 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ENGINE | 19 |
| AIR BAGS | 14 |
| POWER TRAIN | 12 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 6 |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 5 |
| STEERING | 4 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 4 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 4 |
| SEAT BELTS | 3 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 3 |
SERVICE BRAKES
Jul 2, 2025
Incident date: Apr 25, 2013
1-emergency brake will no longer engage, alert continues to sound while driving even though it’s not working. Took it to a mechanic and he was unable to diagnose exactly where in the emergency brake system the issue is.
ENGINE
Aug 3, 2024
Incident date: Jul 18, 2024
I was driving and the truck shut off causing me to stop in the middle of an intersection. I had to steer the the truck with no power steering. If I was going faster I would have crashed. This is what the Dealership found. CONFIRMED NO START CONDITION. SCANNED VEHICLE AND FOUND DTC P0340-CAMSHAFT POS... Read more
ENGINE
Apr 17, 2024
Incident date: Jan 1, 2012
GDI MOTOR CONSUMES A LOT OF OIL
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Sep 21, 2023
Incident date: Sep 11, 2023
The contact owns a 2021 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at undisclosed speeds, the vehicle overheated, lost motive power, and stalled. While driving, there was an abnormal clucking noise detected. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local de... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Oct 18, 2022
Incident date: Oct 1, 2022
Faulty transmission, erratic gear shifting and now it seems the transmission is no longer working, mileage on vehicle is not even 130,000.
ENGINE
Sep 7, 2022
Incident date: Aug 15, 2022
The contact's son owns a 2013 Subaru Legacy. The contact stated that while her son was driving at an undisclosed speed and approaching a traffic light, the vehicle stalled. The contact's son was able to restart the vehicle and continued driving. However, the failure reoccurred on two different occas... Read more
ENGINE
Jun 28, 2022
Incident date: Jul 29, 2020
Transmission failed. Began to make bad noises then failed to accelerate in an intersection. Was almost hit by another car. Dealer indicated that the Subaru transmissions were only lasting 90, 000 to 100,000 miles before requiring replacement. Contracted Subaru who said they had a voluntary fix, but ... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Jan 13, 2022
Incident date: Nov 15, 2021
The contact owns a 2013 Subaru Legacy. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 35 MPH, there was an abnormal noise coming from the transmission. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the technician informed the contact that the failure was the transmission. The vehicl... Read more
ENGINE
Oct 19, 2021
Incident date: Oct 14, 2014
I received a recall letter about problem with the Engine, They did to Tess at 1200 miles each but the car runs out of oil between 25 and 3000 mile every time but they did nothing about it
POWER TRAIN
Aug 4, 2021
Incident date: Jul 20, 2021
When driving on interstate, all at once, dashboard lit up with lights, one of the lights being the check engine light. Towed car to dealership and found there was a problem in the CVT valve body which was replaced. I think this should be a recall because it's dangerous to be driving down an inters... Read more
ENGINE
Jun 22, 2021
Incident date: Jun 22, 2021
Oil is consumed excessively. I had an oil change done at around 120K miles and my oil light is popping on to let me know that I need another oil change. I have only driven it 2,000 miles since my last oil change and my oil level is low. Looking back at the Carfax, the previous owner had oil changed ... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Feb 17, 2021
Incident date: Feb 7, 2021
THE TRANSMISSION VALVE BODY FAILED ON THIS SUBARU LEGACY AT 83874 MILES. THIS CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO STALL AND THREE ENGINE LIGHTS CAME ON. THIS WAS COVERED UNDER AN EXTENDED WARRANTY AS THIS IS A KNOWN PROBLEM WITH THIS CAR. I HAVE THREE COMPLAINTS / CONCERNS WHERE I BELIEVE THE CONSUMER IS NOW ON T... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Sep 9, 2020
Incident date: Sep 2, 2020
TORQUE CONVERTOR CLUTCH SOLENOID WENT OUT WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT 75MPH. ENDED UP HAVING IT REPLACED AT 138,000 MILES ON 2013 SUBARU LEGACY. COST $1,700 AT SUBARU DEALERSHIP.
POWER TRAIN
Aug 6, 2020
Incident date: Aug 3, 2020
THERE WAS A HORRIBLE WHINING THAT STARTED VERY QUIET ON AND OFF IN 2017 AND BECAME LOUDER THIS YEAR. WE DROVE INTO A CITY INTERSECTION TO TURN, AND THE CAR STALLED. WE WERE LUCKY THAT WE DIDN'T GET HIT BY ANOTHER CAR. WE TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP AS WE DO ALL RECOMMENDED MAINTENANCE AND SOMETHING W... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Jul 28, 2020
Incident date: Jul 12, 2020
WHILE TRAVELING ON A BUSY INTERSTATE. MY CAR SUDDENLY JERKED AS IF I HAD PUT INTO NEUTRAL. I WAS TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH. NEARLY CAUSING AN ACCIDENT TRYING TO GET OFF THE HIGHWAY. IT WOULD NOT ENGAGE IN MANUAL OR AUTOMATIC MODE. AFTER HAVING IT TOWED TO A MECHANICS SHOP, IT WAS DISCOVERED TH... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Feb 15, 2020
Incident date: Jun 1, 2019
CAR HAS EXTENDED CRANKING ISSUE - IT ACTS LIKE THE STARTER IS BAD OR THE BATTERY IS DYING. TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND TOLD THEM THAT THE CAR HAS A HARD TIME STARTING. IT HAS DIED A COUPLE TIMES SO I REPLACED THE BATTERY WITH AN INTERSTATE BATTERY AND THEY TOLD ME THAT THE BATTERY WAS BAD. I HAD T... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Feb 15, 2020
Incident date: Jun 1, 2019
CAR HAS EXTENDED CRANKING ISSUE - IT ACTS LIKE THE STARTER IS BAD OR THE BATTERY IS DYING. TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND TOLD THEM THAT THE CAR HAS A HARD TIME STARTING. IT HAS DIED A COUPLE TIMES SO I REPLACED THE BATTERY WITH AN INTERSTATE BATTERY AND THEY TOLD ME THAT THE BATTERY WAS BAD. I HAD T... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Feb 15, 2020
Incident date: Jun 1, 2019
CAR HAS EXTENDED CRANKING ISSUE - IT ACTS LIKE THE STARTER IS BAD OR THE BATTERY IS DYING. TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND TOLD THEM THAT THE CAR HAS A HARD TIME STARTING. IT HAS DIED A COUPLE TIMES SO I REPLACED THE BATTERY WITH AN INTERSTATE BATTERY AND THEY TOLD ME THAT THE BATTERY WAS BAD. I HAD T... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Sep 25, 2019
Incident date: Jul 29, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 SUBARU LEGACY. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO BE SERVICED AT HEUBERGER SUBARU (1080 MOTOR CITY DR, COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80905, 719-475-1920) FOR TRANSMISSION FAILURE. INITIALLY, THE DEALER WOULD NOT COVER THE COST OF THE REPAIR DUE TO THE WARRANTY EXPIRING; HOWEVER, THE ... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Aug 16, 2019
Incident date: Jun 19, 2019
I BOUGHT THIS 2013 SUBARU LEGACY LIMITED ON JUNE 12,2019 AND A WEEK LATER THE EMERGENCY BRAKE LIGHT AND CRUISE CONTROL DID NOT WORK AND THE LIGHTS WERE ON THE DASHBOARD. I BROUGHT THE CAR TO A SUBARU DEALER IN WILMINGTON, NC AND WAS TOLD THAT IT NEEDED THE CONTROL PANEL FOR THE EMERGENCY BRAKE WHI... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Aug 16, 2019
Incident date: Jun 19, 2019
I BOUGHT THIS 2013 SUBARU LEGACY LIMITED ON JUNE 12,2019 AND A WEEK LATER THE EMERGENCY BRAKE LIGHT AND CRUISE CONTROL DID NOT WORK AND THE LIGHTS WERE ON THE DASHBOARD. I BROUGHT THE CAR TO A SUBARU DEALER IN WILMINGTON, NC AND WAS TOLD THAT IT NEEDED THE CONTROL PANEL FOR THE EMERGENCY BRAKE WHI... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jun 24, 2019
Incident date: Jun 20, 2019
DRIVER FRONT WINDOW REGULATOR GETS REALLY HOT. DOES NOT MOVE THE WINDOW UP OR DOWN. BEFORE THAT I HAD TO KEEP RE-SYNC THE WINDOW TO THE MASTER SWITCH FOR SOME REASON. IT WILL LOSE IT'S MEMORY RANDOMLY.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jun 15, 2019
Incident date: Jun 14, 2019
WE JUST BOUGHT THIS CAR AND 2 DAYS LATER THE SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT WENT ON AND THE BRAKE ICON WAS BLINKING AND THE CRUISE CONTROL DIDNT WORK. A SUBARU DEALER TOLD ME THAT IT NEEDS THE PARKING BREAK ELECTRICAL CONTROL PANEL. I FIND THIS STRANGE AS THE CAR IS ONLY 6 YEARS OLD. PLEASE ADVISE ME WHAT ... Read more
AIR BAGS
May 12, 2019
Incident date: May 1, 2019
I RECEIVED A RECALL FOR PASSENGER AIR BAG AND THE COMPANY SET UP AN APPOINTMENT FOR ME. HOWEVER, I REMEMBER RECEIVING A RECALL FOR THE DRIVERS SIDE AIR BAG A YEAR OR SO AGO, AND WHEN I CALLED THE COMPANY I PURCHASED IT FROM, THEY TOLD ME THE RECALL WAS NOT MEANT FOR MY LEGACY, SO I THREW AWAY THE L... Read more
AIR BAGS
Apr 24, 2019
Incident date: Jan 9, 2019
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 SUBARU LEGACY. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V009000 (AIR BAGS). THE CONTACT CALLED ROMANO SUBARU AT 315-475-7933 (LOCATED AT 960 HIAWATHA BLVD W, SYRACUSE, NY 13204) AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE M... Read more
AIR BAGS
Mar 30, 2019
Incident date: Mar 29, 2019
TAKATA RECALL. WE GOT A RECALL NOTICE FROM SUBARU, RECALL TKB19, STATING THAT NO PASSENGERS SHOULD BE ALLOWED TO RIDE IN THE PASSENGER SEAT UNTIL THE REPAIR IS PERFORMED. HOWEVER, THE ONLY SUBARU IN THE RALEIGH AREA SAID THE EARLIEST THE REPAIR COULD BE DONE WAS IN AUGUST; I CALLED LATE IN MARCH.... Read more
AIR BAGS
Mar 22, 2019
Incident date: Mar 1, 2019
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 SUBARU LEGACY. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V008000 (AIR BAGS). THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO SCHEDULE A REPAIR APPOINTMENT WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME FRAME. AUTONATION SUBARU ARAPAHOE (303-578-6119, LOCATED AT 9955 E ARAPAHOE... Read more
VISIBILITY/WIPER
Mar 21, 2019
Incident date: Mar 11, 2019
I HAVE AN URGENT NEED TO ADDRESS A SAFETY RECALL FOR PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG AND WINDSHIELD WIPER REPLACEMENTS . THERE ARE NO SUBARU DEALERSHIPS IN MY AREA THAT CAN TEND TO THIS REPAIR IN A TIMELY MANNER. THEY ARE ALL BOOKED OUT UNTIL SEPTEMBER. THIS IS UNACCEPTABLE. I AM LOCATED IN SEATTLE WASHINGTON... Read more
AIR BAGS
Mar 21, 2019
Incident date: Mar 11, 2019
I HAVE AN URGENT NEED TO ADDRESS A SAFETY RECALL FOR PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG AND WINDSHIELD WIPER REPLACEMENTS . THERE ARE NO SUBARU DEALERSHIPS IN MY AREA THAT CAN TEND TO THIS REPAIR IN A TIMELY MANNER. THEY ARE ALL BOOKED OUT UNTIL SEPTEMBER. THIS IS UNACCEPTABLE. I AM LOCATED IN SEATTLE WASHINGTON... Read more
AIR BAGS
Mar 14, 2019
Incident date: Jan 1, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 SUBARU LEGACY. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V009000 (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. CARR SUBARU (11635 S... Read more
AIR BAGS
Feb 8, 2019
Incident date: Feb 8, 2019
TAKATA RECALL
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jan 17, 2019
Incident date: May 1, 2018
EXTENDED CRANK ISSUE - I'VE HAD AN EXTENDED CRANK ISSUE WITH MY CAR FOR THE LAST 10 MONTHS. THE CAR HAS BEEN TAKEN TO THE SUBARU DEALERSHIP WHERE IT WAS PURCHASED 3 TIME. THE CAR SPENT 30 DAYS IN THE SHOP DUE TO THIS PROBLEM. THE CAR IS HAVING A VERY HARD TIME STARTING AFTER IT'S BEEN SITTING FOR A... Read more
ENGINE
Jan 17, 2019
Incident date: May 1, 2018
EXTENDED CRANK ISSUE - I'VE HAD AN EXTENDED CRANK ISSUE WITH MY CAR FOR THE LAST 10 MONTHS. THE CAR HAS BEEN TAKEN TO THE SUBARU DEALERSHIP WHERE IT WAS PURCHASED 3 TIME. THE CAR SPENT 30 DAYS IN THE SHOP DUE TO THIS PROBLEM. THE CAR IS HAVING A VERY HARD TIME STARTING AFTER IT'S BEEN SITTING FOR A... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Jan 17, 2019
Incident date: May 1, 2018
EXTENDED CRANK ISSUE - I'VE HAD AN EXTENDED CRANK ISSUE WITH MY CAR FOR THE LAST 10 MONTHS. THE CAR HAS BEEN TAKEN TO THE SUBARU DEALERSHIP WHERE IT WAS PURCHASED 3 TIME. THE CAR SPENT 30 DAYS IN THE SHOP DUE TO THIS PROBLEM. THE CAR IS HAVING A VERY HARD TIME STARTING AFTER IT'S BEEN SITTING FOR A... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Nov 18, 2018
Incident date: Sep 3, 2018
2013 SUBARU LEGACY PREMIUM RECALL OIL CONSUMPTION LIGHT COMES ON AFTER OIL CHANGES WHEN PARKED AND DRIVING
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Nov 3, 2018
Incident date: Oct 27, 2018
TAKATA RECALL : I WAS DRIVING DOWN A HIGHWAY JUST DOING ROUGHLY 55 TO 60 MPH AND THE CAR REVS UP AS IF I HAD PUT IT INTO NEUTRAL. I PULLED OVER IMMEDIATELY BECAUSE IT WOULDN'T ENGAGE ANY GEAR. IT STARTED WHINING REALLY BAD TO WHERE PEOPLE ASKED CONCERNINGLY WHAT WAS MAKING IT SOUND THAT WAY TOWARDS ... Read more
ENGINE
Jun 26, 2018
Incident date: Jun 1, 2018
#1 SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED I HAD TO ADD AT LEAST ONE QUART OF OIL TO THE ENGINE BETWEEN EACH RECOMMENDED OIL CHANGE. I INFORMED THE DEALER WHO HAD ME RETURN APPROX 1300 MILES AFTER MY LAST OIL CHANGE, WHICH I DID. THE DEALER INDICATED TO ME THAT THE OIL LEVEL WAS FINE. BY 3,700 MILES THE OIL... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Jun 26, 2018
Incident date: Jun 1, 2018
#1 SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED I HAD TO ADD AT LEAST ONE QUART OF OIL TO THE ENGINE BETWEEN EACH RECOMMENDED OIL CHANGE. I INFORMED THE DEALER WHO HAD ME RETURN APPROX 1300 MILES AFTER MY LAST OIL CHANGE, WHICH I DID. THE DEALER INDICATED TO ME THAT THE OIL LEVEL WAS FINE. BY 3,700 MILES THE OIL... Read more
STEERING
Apr 24, 2018
Incident date: Apr 24, 2018
MY MECHANIC TOLD ME THERE WAS A RECALL ON OLDER LEGACY'S LIKE 2010-2012 ABOUT THE BRAKE LINES. HE WENT ON TO CHECK MY BRAKE LINES (WITH MY CAR ON A LIFT) AND SAW THEY WERE COMPLETELY RUSTED OUT AND SWOLLEN. ALSO, FOR SOME REASON WHEN I'M DRIVING, MY CAR PULLS TO ONE SIDE OR THE OTHER, SPECIFICALLY O... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Apr 24, 2018
Incident date: Apr 24, 2018
MY MECHANIC TOLD ME THERE WAS A RECALL ON OLDER LEGACY'S LIKE 2010-2012 ABOUT THE BRAKE LINES. HE WENT ON TO CHECK MY BRAKE LINES (WITH MY CAR ON A LIFT) AND SAW THEY WERE COMPLETELY RUSTED OUT AND SWOLLEN. ALSO, FOR SOME REASON WHEN I'M DRIVING, MY CAR PULLS TO ONE SIDE OR THE OTHER, SPECIFICALLY O... Read more
ENGINE
Mar 26, 2018
Incident date: Mar 22, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 SUBARU LEGACY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, WHEN THE OIL WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT DROVE THE VEHICLE HOME AND ADDED A QUART OF OIL. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE OIL CONSUMPTION ON THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN AN ISSUE FOR APP... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
Feb 13, 2018
Incident date: Feb 10, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 SUBARU LEGACY. UPON EXITING THE VEHICLE, THE DRIVER NOTICED THAT THE DRIVER'S SEAT WAS WET. UPON FURTHER INVESTIGATION, THE DRIVER FOUND A PUDDLE OF WATER UNDER THE DRIVER'S SEAT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO SUBARU OF CHERRY HILL (1800 MARLTON PIKE W, CHERRY HILL, NJ 08002, ... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY
Feb 13, 2018
Incident date: Feb 10, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 SUBARU LEGACY. UPON EXITING THE VEHICLE, THE DRIVER NOTICED THAT THE DRIVER'S SEAT WAS WET. UPON FURTHER INVESTIGATION, THE DRIVER FOUND A PUDDLE OF WATER UNDER THE DRIVER'S SEAT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO SUBARU OF CHERRY HILL (1800 MARLTON PIKE W, CHERRY HILL, NJ 08002, ... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY
Feb 1, 2018
Incident date: Jan 28, 2018
THE VEHICLE SLAMMED INTO A SNOWBANK DUE TO ICY CONDITIONS. THE FRONT OF THE CAR WAS SIGNIFICANTLY DAMAGED, BUT THE AIRBAG DID NOT INFLATE UPON IMPACT
Crash
AIR BAGS
Feb 1, 2018
Incident date: Jan 28, 2018
THE VEHICLE SLAMMED INTO A SNOWBANK DUE TO ICY CONDITIONS. THE FRONT OF THE CAR WAS SIGNIFICANTLY DAMAGED, BUT THE AIRBAG DID NOT INFLATE UPON IMPACT
Crash
ENGINE
Sep 19, 2017
Incident date: Sep 18, 2017
I AM ON MY THIRD ENGINE DUE TO THE OIL CONSUMPTION ISSUES. I JUST HAD A THE THIRD ENGINE PUT IN AND THE LIGHT CAME ON AT 2300 MILES. I ALSO HAD TO REPLACE THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER AND THE CLUTCH. I AM STILL HAVING ISSUES WITH THE CLUTCH AS WELL. IT'S A 2013 SUBARU LEGACY 2.5L MANUAL TRANSMISSION AND... Read more
AIR BAGS
Aug 27, 2017
Incident date: Aug 6, 2017
CAR ACCIDENT THAT TOTALED CAR ON HIGHWAY WITH FRONT END COLLISION WITH GUARD RAIL AND AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. ACCIDENT DUE TO RAINY WEATHER.
Crash
2 injured
ENGINE
May 24, 2017
Incident date: May 24, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 SUBARU LEGACY. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE OIL INDICATOR ILLUMINATED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT 30 OUNCES OF OIL WERE ADDED TO THE VEHICLE AND THE VEHICLE CONSUMED 11 OUNCES OF OIL EVERY 1,000 MILES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED, BUT WAS TESTED FOR AN OIL CON... Read more
AIR BAGS
Mar 21, 2017
Incident date: Mar 18, 2017
ON 03/18/2017, I WAS INVOLVED IN A HEAD ON COLLISION WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE THAT RAN THE RED LIGHT, AND MY VEHICLE FAILED TO DEPLOY THE AIR BAGS. AS A RESULT I HIT MY HEAD ON THE WIDOW AND SUSTAINED VARIOUS INJURIES.
Crash
2 injured
ENGINE
Jan 25, 2017
Incident date: Jan 19, 2017
THE CAR INTERMITTENTLY LOSES POWER WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A STOPPED POSITION. MOST OFTEN HAPPENS WHEN I AM TURNING LEFT. SUBARU SAYS THERE ARE NO COMPUTER CODES IN THE CHECK ENGINE HISTORY. CAUSE UNKNOWN BUT SPECULATION ADVANCED ABOUT NEURAL NETWORK LEARNING OF THE COMPUTER (SEEMS WORST AFTER RECEN... Read more
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NHTSA Safety Ratings, 2013 SUBARU LEGACY
2013 Subaru Legacy 4 DR AWD
| Category | Rating |
|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 5 / 5 ★★★★★ |
| Frontal Crash | 5 / 5 ★★★★★ |
| Frontal Crash, Driver | 5 / 5 ★★★★★ |
| Frontal Crash, Passenger | 5 / 5 ★★★★★ |
| Side Crash | 5 / 5 ★★★★★ |
| Side Crash, Driver | 5 / 5 ★★★★★ |
| Side Crash, Passenger | 5 / 5 ★★★★★ |
| Rollover | 5 / 5 ★★★★★ |
| Rollover Risk | 10.1% |
Safety Technology
| Feature | Status |
|---|---|
| Electronic Stability Control | Standard |
| Forward Collision Warning | Optional |
| Lane Departure Warning | Optional |
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings Program. Ratings are based on crash tests conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Technical Service Bulletins, 2013 SUBARU LEGACY
537 manufacturer communications from 249 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 88 |
| 060000 ENGINE (PWS) | 67 |
| 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | 47 |
| 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 34 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 34 |
| 100000 POWER TRAIN | 22 |
| 010000 STEERING | 20 |
| 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE | 18 |
TKA-20R, TKB-20R
Dec 28, 2023
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
TKA-20R/TKB-30R/
Oct 30, 2023
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
01-168-09R
Aug 1, 2023
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.
01-168-09R
Aug 1, 2023
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.
01-168-09R
Aug 1, 2023
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.
12-249-23R
Jul 11, 2023
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.
TKA-20R,TKB-20R,
May 2, 2023
140000 AIR BAGS
Takata Front Passenger Airbag Module / Inflator a??Like for Likea?? Recall
TKA-20R,TKB-20R,
May 2, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Takata Front Passenger Airbag Module / Inflator a??Like for Likea?? Recall
TKA, TKB, TKC-20
Apr 4, 2023
140000 AIR BAGS
Takata Front Passenger Airbag Module / Inflator a??Like for Likea?? Recall
16-131-20R
Feb 28, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This Service Information Bulletin provides an updated diagnostic flow along with an IMPORTANT caution to follow for certain CVT solenoid related DTCs as listed.
16-131-20R
Feb 28, 2023
100000 POWER TRAIN
This Service Information Bulletin provides an updated diagnostic flow along with an IMPORTANT caution to follow for certain CVT solenoid related DTCs as listed.
01-167-08R
Aug 23, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
This bulletin contains additional information for recommended materials listed in the Service Manuals for individual models.
15-302-22
Aug 23, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This bulletin contains illustrations of exchange components and their manufacturer as well as a description of the proper exchange procedure.
15-302-22
Aug 23, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
This bulletin contains illustrations of exchange components and their manufacturer as well as a description of the proper exchange procedure.
Subaru Tech Tips
Aug 12, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
Special Edition, 2012 current model subaru evaporative diagnostics and smoke testing.
18-223-22
Apr 6, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
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.
15-192-22R
Mar 18, 2022
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).
09-83-21R
Mar 7, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This bulletin announces design change to the water pump assembly.
15-293-22
Mar 4, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This bulletin outlines the operating characteristics of the Remote Climate Control operation on hybrid vehicles.
15-293-22
Mar 4, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
This bulletin outlines the operating characteristics of the Remote Climate Control operation on hybrid vehicles.
02-189-22
Jan 2, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
This Bulletin announces design changes to the engine oil and CVT fluid drain plugs.
02-189-22
Jan 2, 2022
061571 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION:SUMP/TANK:DRAIN PLUG
This Bulletin announces design changes to the engine oil and CVT fluid drain plugs.
09-83-21
Dec 2, 2021
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This bulletin announces design change to the water pump assembly.
16-103-16R
Oct 27, 2021
100000 POWER TRAIN
This bulletin has been developed in response to a small number of customer concerns regarding fluid seepage found coming from the CVT assembly.
16-103-16R
Oct 27, 2021
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This bulletin has been developed in response to a small number of customer concerns regarding fluid seepage found coming from the CVT assembly.
16-102-16R
Oct 15, 2021
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This bulletin provides a new flow chart and additional diagnostic tools to assist technicians with troubleshooting DTC P0841- SECONDARY OIL PRESSURE SENSOR PERFORMANCE.
16-102-16R
Oct 15, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
This bulletin provides a new flow chart and additional diagnostic tools to assist technicians with troubleshooting DTC P0841- SECONDARY OIL PRESSURE SENSOR PERFORMANCE.
18-213-21
Aug 9, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
This bulletin provides a description of current changes to Service Manuals available via the Subaru Technical Information System (STIS) web site.
16-131-20R
Jun 23, 2021
100000 POWER TRAIN
This bulletin provides corrected diagnostics containing a revised flow for certain CVT solenoid related DTCs.
01-167-08R
Jun 17, 2021
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This bulletin contains additional information for recommended materials listed in the Service Manuals for individual models
01-167-08R
Jun 17, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
This bulletin contains additional information for recommended materials listed in the Service Manuals for individual models
09-51-08R
Jun 7, 2021
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This bulletin is to advise of SOAa??s revised catalytic converter recycling program shipping procedure.
09-51-08R
Jun 7, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
This bulletin is to advise of SOAa??s revised catalytic converter recycling program shipping procedure.
18-206-21
May 3, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
Description of current changes to Service Manuals available via the Subaru Technical Information System (STIS) web site.
02-157-14R
Apr 13, 2021
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
As part of our dedication to customer satisfaction, Subaru of America, Inc. is initiating a program to extend the original New Car Powertrain Limited Warranty coverage for excessive engine oil consumption on applicable vehicles to 8 years /
02-157-14R
Feb 19, 2021
100000 POWER TRAIN
As part of our dedication to customer satisfaction, Subaru of America, Inc. is initiating a program to extend the original New Car Powertrain Limited Warranty coverage for excessive engine oil consumption on applicable vehicles to 8 years /
02-157-14R
Feb 19, 2021
100000 POWER TRAIN
As part of our dedication to customer satisfaction, Subaru of America, Inc. is initiating a program to extend the original New Car Powertrain Limited Warranty coverage for excessive engine oil consumption on applicable vehicles to 8 years /
02-157-14R
Feb 19, 2021
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
As part of our dedication to customer satisfaction, Subaru of America, Inc. is initiating a program to extend the original New Car Powertrain Limited Warranty coverage for excessive engine oil consumption on applicable vehicles to 8 years /
06-59-17R
Feb 1, 2021
030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
This Service Information bulletin announces availability of a new front brake pad shim kit to specifically address customer concerns of a squeaking or squealing sound on the models listed above.
14-22-16R
Feb 1, 2021
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.
16-107-17R
Feb 1, 2021
100000 POWER TRAIN
In the interest of customer satisfaction, Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) is extending the New Car Limited Powertrain Warranty coverage for the Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) on the above listed models and model years from the ori
02-157-14R
Jan 26, 2021
100000 POWER TRAIN
As part of our dedication to customer satisfaction, Subaru of America, Inc. is initiating a program to extend the original New Car Powertrain Limited Warranty coverage for excessive engine oil consumption on applicable vehicles to 8 years /
03-82-18R
Jan 12, 2021
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This bulletin announces a design change to the clutch release bearing.
03-82-18R
Jan 12, 2021
101000 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
This bulletin announces a design change to the clutch release bearing.
03-82-18R
Jan 12, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
This bulletin announces a design change to the clutch release bearing.
03-82-18R
Jan 12, 2021
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
This bulletin announces a design change to the clutch release bearing.
01-168-09R
Jan 4, 2021
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The purpose of this bulletin is to provide replacement key and immobilizer information.
01-168-09R
Jan 4, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
The purpose of this bulletin is to provide replacement key and immobilizer information.
16-103-16R
Dec 1, 2020
100000 POWER TRAIN
This bulletin has been developed in response to a small number of customer concerns regarding fluid seepage found coming from the CVT assembly.
18-203-20
Nov 20, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
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.
16-131-20
Nov 9, 2020
100000 POWER TRAIN
This Service Information Bulletin provides corrected diagnostics containing a revised flow for certain CVT solenoid related DTCs.
10-19-20
Oct 29, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
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.
06-80-20
Oct 8, 2020
251000 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC (ASC)
This bulletin announces a change to the internal logic of the ABS / VDC Hydraulic Control Unit
06-80-20
Oct 8, 2020
030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
This bulletin announces a change to the internal logic of the ABS / VDC Hydraulic Control Unit
18-201-20
Oct 2, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
The purpose of this bulletin is to provide a desription of current changes to service manuals available via the Subaru Technical Information System (STIS) web site.
18-200-20
Sep 18, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
This bulletin provides a description of current changes to Service Manuals.
06-79-20
Aug 31, 2020
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This bulletin announces availability of new master cylinder application shaft seals.
03-82-18R
Aug 26, 2020
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This service information bulletin announces a design change to the clutch release bearing used on the models listed.
14-22-16R
Aug 4, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
Special Service Tools Cross Reference List.
01-181-20
Apr 30, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
All Models (Vehicle Cleaning- COVID-19Best Practices)
17-17-13R
Mar 19, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
This bulletin provides information regarding Event Data Recorder (EDR) functionality which has been incorporated into the airbag system.
17-17-13R
Mar 19, 2020
140000 AIR BAGS
This bulletin provides information regarding Event Data Recorder (EDR) functionality which has been incorporated into the airbag system.
17-17-13R
Mar 19, 2020
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This bulletin provides information regarding Event Data Recorder (EDR) functionality which has been incorporated into the airbag system.
07-170-20
Feb 21, 2020
260000 FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
This bulletin announces reprogramming file availability to optimize the EyeSight camera assembly.
07-170-20
Feb 21, 2020
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This bulletin announces reprogramming file availability to optimize the EyeSight camera assembly.
07-169-20
Feb 21, 2020
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This Service Information bulletin describes a change made to the labels applied to the push to start switches used on the models listed.
TKA-20R
Feb 4, 2020
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
07-152-19R
Jan 31, 2020
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This bulletin announces availability of new power window switch assemblies.
07-152-19R
Jan 31, 2020
130000 VISIBILITY
This bulletin announces availability of new power window switch assemblies.
07-152-19R
Jan 31, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
This bulletin announces availability of new power window switch assemblies.
07-152-19R
Jan 31, 2020
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
This bulletin announces availability of new power window switch assemblies.
06-74-20
Jan 31, 2020
050000 PARKING BRAKE
This Service Information Bulletin provides the most recent part number and interchangeability information for the EPB assembly.
06-74-20
Jan 31, 2020
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This Service Information Bulletin provides the most recent part number and interchangeability information for the EPB assembly.
17-17-13R
Jan 17, 2020
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This Bulletin provides information regarding Event Data Recorder (EDR) functionality which has been incorporated into the airbag system.
17-17-13R
Jan 17, 2020
140000 AIR BAGS
This Bulletin provides information regarding Event Data Recorder (EDR) functionality which has been incorporated into the airbag system.
17-17-13R
Jan 17, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
This Bulletin provides information regarding Event Data Recorder (EDR) functionality which has been incorporated into the airbag system.
17-17-13R
Jan 17, 2020
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
This Bulletin provides information regarding Event Data Recorder (EDR) functionality which has been incorporated into the airbag system.
TKA, TKB, TKC-20
Jan 15, 2020
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
TKA, TKB, TKC-20
Jan 15, 2020
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
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
01-168-09R
Jan 10, 2020
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.
01-168-09R
Jan 10, 2020
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.
Subaru Announcem
Jan 6, 2020
140000 AIR BAGS
Takata Like for Like recalls- TKA20 (Zone A), TKB20 (Zone B), TKC20 (Zone C).
Subaru Announcem
Jan 6, 2020
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Takata Like for Like recalls- TKA20 (Zone A), TKB20 (Zone B), TKC20 (Zone C).
06-71-19R
Oct 4, 2019
050000 PARKING BRAKE
In the interest of customer satisfaction, Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) is extending the New Car Limited Warranty coverage for the Electric Parking Brake (EPB) assembly used in the above listed models and model years from the original thr
16-103-16R
Sep 26, 2019
100000 POWER TRAIN
This bulletin has been developed in response to a small number of customer concerns regarding fluid seepage found coming from the CVT assembly. Investigation has identified likely sources of the seepage to be the sealant used on the CVTa?
06-71-19
Sep 16, 2019
050000 PARKING BRAKE
In the interest of customer satisfaction, Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) is extending the New Car Limited Warranty coverage for the Electric Parking Brake (EPB) assembly used in the above listed models and model years from the original thr
Warranty Extensi
Sep 16, 2019
050000 PARKING BRAKE
Subaru owner letter. As part of Subaru of Americaa??s dedication to customer satisfaction, this letter is to inform you of an extension to the Basic New Car Limited Warranty for your vehiclea??s Electric Parking Brake Assembly (EPB). As the
Retailer Announc
Sep 16, 2019
050000 PARKING BRAKE
As part of Subarua??s dedication to customer satisfaction, SOA is announcing an Electric Parking Brake (EPB) Warranty Extension program, which extends the New Car Basic Limited Warranty coverage of the EPB actuator assembly for 2010-2014 Le
16-103-16R
Aug 29, 2019
100000 POWER TRAIN
"This bulletin has been developed in response to a small number of customer concerns regarding fluid seepage found coming from the CVT assembly. Investigation has identified likely sources of the seepage to be the sealant used on the CVTa??
WTV-81R
Aug 26, 2019
050000 PARKING BRAKE
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling all 2010-2014 model year Legacy and Outback vehicles equipped with a manual transmission (M/T), to replace the electronic parking brake (EPB) actuator ssembly. A total of 27,175 U.S. vehicles ar
06-51-15R
Aug 8, 2019
030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
This bulletin announces availability of a new front disc brake pad, shim, grease and clip kit designed to reduce customer concerns of excessive brake squeal. This new kit eliminates the a??slotteda?? shim which previously was installed betw
WTV-81R
Jul 17, 2019
050000 PARKING BRAKE
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling all 2010-2014 model year Legacy and Outback vehicles equipped with a manual transmission (M/T), to replace the electronic parking brake (EPB) actuator assembly. A total of 27,175 U.S. vehicles a
07-152-19R
Jul 12, 2019
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
"This bulletin announces availability of new power window switch assemblies developed to address the following customer concerns: a?? Power windows inoperative from the drivera??s door master and / or passenger front door switch a?? Unabl
07-152-19R
Jul 12, 2019
130000 VISIBILITY
"This bulletin announces availability of new power window switch assemblies developed to address the following customer concerns: a?? Power windows inoperative from the drivera??s door master and / or passenger front door switch a?? Unabl
07-152-19R
Jul 12, 2019
133000 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
"This bulletin announces availability of new power window switch assemblies developed to address the following customer concerns: a?? Power windows inoperative from the drivera??s door master and / or passenger front door switch a?? Unabl
06-68-19R
Jul 11, 2019
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
02-163-16R
Jun 27, 2019
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
This Service Information bulletin provides new inspection and repair procedures for AVCS (Active Valve Control System) -related DTCs on the FA and FB engine equipped models listed above. The applicable Service Manuals will be revised with t
WTV-81R
Jun 14, 2019
050000 PARKING BRAKE
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling all 2010-2014 model year Legacy and Outback vehicles equipped with a manual transmission (M/T), to replace the electronic parking brake (EPB) actuator assembly. A total of 27,175 U.S. vehicles a
07-84-14R
Jun 7, 2019
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
This bulletin provides clearer steps for completing the Occupant Detection System (ODS) rezeroing (system calibration) procedure along with a revised diagnostic chart for DTC B1650 (ODS Failure).
07-84-14R
Jun 7, 2019
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This bulletin provides clearer steps for completing the Occupant Detection System (ODS) rezeroing (system calibration) procedure along with a revised diagnostic chart for DTC B1650 (ODS Failure).
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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.
PE99067
Opened: Nov 1, 1999 , Closed: May 31, 2000
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
PE91039
Opened: Jan 23, 1991 , Closed: May 30, 1991
REVERSE DELAYED ENGAGEMENT
There is no summary currently available
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 (current) | 12 | 84 | |
| 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 | 9 | 248 | View |
| 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 |