2025 SUBARU LEGACY
0 recalls, 10 complaints - 5/5 safety rating
No recalls found for this vehicle.
Complaint Statistics
10 total complaints
1 crashes
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ENGINE | 3 |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 1 |
| SEAT BELTS | 1 |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 1 |
| SUSPENSION | 1 |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS | 1 |
| AIR BAGS | 1 |
| STEERING | 1 |
STEERING
Feb 14, 2026
Incident date: Feb 14, 2026
Event 1 – Abnormal Tire Wear / Stability Concern Date: January 6, 2026 Within approximately 3,000 miles of operation, the vehicle developed severe and abnormal tire tread wear rendering the tires unsafe for continued highway use. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealership. Intermittent vehi... Read more
ENGINE
Jan 19, 2026
Incident date: Sep 22, 2025
Recall 78c issued with no remedy in a timely manner. Had to move from HI to CA on military orders and vehicle is stuck in Hawaii until there’s a remedy because it cannot ship with this recall. Manufactures only advice was to leave at dealership until remedy is out. Dealership would not hold our ve... Read more
ENGINE
Dec 21, 2025
Incident date: Nov 22, 2025
The engine failed catastrophically while the vehicle was in operation. The failure involved internal engine components and resulted in the vehicle losing power. The vehicle is currently at a Kia dealership and is available for inspection upon request. I was driving at highway speeds with my childre... Read more
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS
Dec 21, 2025
Incident date: Nov 22, 2025
Parking sensor failed when pulling in parking spot and didn’t alert driver of concrete light pole that was approaching vehicle.
Crash
AIR BAGS
Dec 21, 2025
Incident date: Nov 22, 2025
I was in the middle lane and a car came into my lane so I swerved and a car came up on me in the right lane and my car did a 360 and ended up in a ditch
ENGINE
Dec 18, 2025
Incident date: Nov 22, 2025
The vehicle began experiencing persistent engine misfires and rough running. Fuel contamination was found in the engine oil, and the spark plugs were fouled with oil and fuel. The catalytic converter has become clogged and failed multiple times due to excess fuel and oil entering the exhaust system.... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Dec 18, 2025
Incident date: Nov 22, 2025
The vehicle began experiencing persistent engine misfires and rough running. Fuel contamination was found in the engine oil, and the spark plugs were fouled with oil and fuel. The catalytic converter has become clogged and failed multiple times due to excess fuel and oil entering the exhaust system.... Read more
SUSPENSION
Dec 18, 2025
Incident date: Nov 22, 2025
Honda Canada recognized the safety risks from salt damage to the frames and rear suspension of Honda Elements and recalled all years of the Element for warranty repairs, or if the damage was too severe, buy back of the vehicles. Yet they have not in the USA in rust belt states where salt damage is ... Read more
SEAT BELTS
Sep 3, 2025
Incident date: Jun 10, 2025
I have brought my vehicle in for 3 time for the dealership to take a look at Europe messages I have received. It is currently with them right now.as the start stop function is now not working. This happened while in the dealers possession and was working normally prior to me being it into the deal... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Jul 29, 2025
Incident date: Jul 26, 2025
The contact owns a 2017 Honda Civic. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was a loud screeching sound coming from the rear of the vehicle. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact depressed the brake pedal and the screeching sound stopped. The dealer was co... Read more
NHTSA Safety Ratings, 2025 SUBARU LEGACY
2025 Subaru Legacy 4 DR AWD
| Category | Rating |
|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 5 / 5 ★★★★★ |
| Frontal Crash | 5 / 5 ★★★★★ |
| Frontal Crash, Driver | 5 / 5 ★★★★★ |
| Frontal Crash, Passenger | 4 / 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 | Standard & Optional |
| Lane Departure Warning | Standard |
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings Program. Ratings are based on crash tests conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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
4,174
Total Complaints
2
Investigations
388
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 (current) | 0 | 10 | |
| 2024 | 0 | 30 | View |
| 2023 | 2 | 12 | View |
| 2022 | 2 | 42 | View |
| 2021 | 3 | 43 | View |
| 2020 | 6 | 143 | View |
| 2019 | 3 | 143 | View |
| 2018 | 3 | 165 | View |
| 2017 | 2 | 141 | View |
| 2016 | 3 | 193 | 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 | 9 | 249 | 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 |