Subaru Legacy — Airbag
High risk
Mar 22, 2024
Model years: 2020, 2021, 2022
On certain vehicles, an electrical component in the sensors for the occupant detection system (ODS) may not have been manufactured properly and could crack. Over time, moisture cou
Also affects: Subaru Outback
Subaru Legacy — Electrical
High risk
Nov 9, 2023
Model years: 2022
Issue: On certain vehicles, water could enter the inhibitor switch and cause it to fail. If this happens, the backup lamps may not turn on and the rearview camera image may not dis
Also affects: Subaru Outback, Subaru Crosstrek
Subaru Legacy — Powertrain
High risk
Sep 21, 2023
Model years: 2023
On certain vehicles, the bolts that attach the driveshaft center support brace could loosen. If this happens, the front end of the driveshaft could separate.
Also affects: Subaru Ascent, Subaru Impreza, Subaru Outback
Subaru Legacy — Brakes
High risk
Jul 21, 2022
Model years: 2015, 2016, 2017
On certain vehicles equipped with a manual transmission, a connector for the electronic parking brake (EPB) could disconnect. If this happens, you won't be able to apply the parkin
Also affects: Subaru Outback
Subaru Legacy — Powertrain
High risk
Dec 10, 2021
Model years: 2020
On certain vehicles, a software problem in the transmission control unit (TCU) may cause the drive chain to slip or break. If this happens while the vehicle is in motion, there cou
Also affects: Subaru Ascent, Subaru Outback
Subaru Legacy — Fuel System
High risk
Jul 29, 2021
Model years: 2018, 2019, 2020
Issue: On certain vehicles, the low-pressure fuel pump could fail. If this happens, then engine may run rough or may not start and the check engine light may turn on. This could al
Also affects: Subaru Impreza Wrx, Subaru Forester, Subaru Brz, Subaru Impreza, Subaru Outback
Subaru Legacy — Visual System
High risk
Dec 10, 2020
Model years: 2020
Issue: On certain vehicles, a software update could cause the Centre Information Display ("CID") to go blank. When this happens, the cockpit control module ("CCM") will continuousl
Also affects: Subaru Outback
Subaru Legacy — Fuel System
High risk
Apr 16, 2020
Model years: 2019
Issue: On certain vehicles, the low-pressure fuel pump could fail. If this happens, then engine may run rough or may not start and the check engine light may turn on. This could al
Also affects: Subaru Ascent, Subaru Outback, Subaru Impreza
Subaru Legacy — Airbag
High risk
Jan 2, 2020
Model years: 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014
This recall is for certain vehicles that had an airbag inflator replaced as a part of an earlier recall campaign. This recall provides a final repair. Long-term exposure to high ab
Also affects: Subaru Baja, Subaru Forester, Subaru Impreza, Subaru Impreza Wrx, Subaru Outback
Subaru Legacy — Accessories
High risk
Oct 25, 2019
Model years: 2020
Certain vehicles were shipped with the incorrect floor mat bracket. As a result, the floor mats may not be properly attached. A driver’s floor mat that moves could interfere with t
Also affects: Subaru Outback
Subaru Legacy — Electrical
High risk
Apr 18, 2019
Model years: 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014
A problem with certain replacement ignition switches may allow the key turn out of the “ON” position while driving. This could cause the engine to turn off suddenly. It could also
Also affects: Subaru Forester, Subaru Impreza, Subaru Impreza Wrx, Subaru Outback, Subaru Tribeca
Subaru Legacy — Airbag
High risk
Jan 10, 2019
Model years: 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014
Issue: On certain vehicles, long-term exposure to high absolute humidity and temperature, combined with high temperature cycling, may eventually degrade the propellant contained in
Also affects: Subaru Forester, Subaru Impreza Wrx, Subaru Tribeca, Subaru Impreza, Subaru Outback
Subaru Legacy — Visual System
High risk
Dec 31, 2018
Model years: 2018
Certain vehicles equipped with a built-in navigation system may not comply with the requirements of Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (CMVSS 111) - Mirrors and Rear Visibility S
Also affects: Subaru Brz, Subaru Outback
Subaru Legacy — Fuel System
High risk
Nov 2, 2018
Model years: 2018
On certain vehicles, the low fuel warning light may not turn on at the correct time to warn of a low fuel level. The driving range indicator in the multi-information display may al
Also affects: Subaru Outback
Subaru Legacy — Brakes
High risk
Sep 14, 2018
Model years: 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014
On certain vehicles equipped with manual transmissions, components within the control unit for the electronic parking brake (EPB) may crack with vehicle use over time. If this were
Also affects: Subaru Outback
Subaru Legacy — Airbag
High risk
Jan 10, 2018
Model years: 2009
On certain vehicles, long-term exposure to high absolute humidity and temperature, combined with high temperature cycling, could eventually degrade the propellant contained in the
Also affects: Subaru Impreza Wrx, Subaru Tribeca, Subaru Forester, Subaru Outback, Subaru Impreza
Subaru Legacy — Electrical
High risk
Oct 7, 2016
Model years: 2007, 2008, 2009
On certain turbocharged vehicles, the relay which controls the secondary air injection pump may have been manufactured incorrectly. As a result, the relay may allow the pump to ope
Also affects: Subaru Outback, Subaru Impreza Wrx, Subaru Forester
Subaru Legacy — Structure
High risk
Oct 6, 2016
Model years: 2017
On certain vehicles, the driver’s knee guard bracket may not have been properly aligned at the time of welding and may not have been properly attached to the steering beam. In a fr
Also affects: Subaru Outback
Subaru Legacy — Visual System
High risk
Sep 26, 2016
Model years: 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013
On certain vehicles, a manufacturing defect could cause the windshield wipers to become inoperable. If an obstruction (such as snow or ice in the cowl area of the windshield) preve
Also affects: Subaru Outback
Subaru Legacy — Airbag
High risk
May 25, 2016
Model years: 2003, 2004
On certain vehicles, long-term exposure to high absolute humidity and temperature, combined with high temperature cycling, could eventually degrade the propellant contained in the
Also affects: Subaru Baja, Subaru Outback
Subaru Legacy — Steering
High risk
May 11, 2016
Model years: 2016
On certain vehicles, steering column components may not have been manufactured to specification and therefore may not engage correctly, which could result in a loss of steering con
Also affects: Subaru Outback
Subaru Legacy — Airbag
High risk
Dec 18, 2015
Model years: 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008
On certain vehicles, the passenger frontal airbag inflator could produce excessive internal pressure during airbag deployment. Increased pressure may cause the inflator to rupture,
Also affects: Subaru Outback
Subaru Legacy — Powertrain
High risk
Nov 23, 2015
Model years: 2016
On certain vehicles, the nuts securing the propeller shaft to the rear differential may have not been tightened to specification during assembly and could loosen over time. This co
Also affects: Subaru Outback
Subaru Legacy — Powertrain
High risk
Aug 6, 2015
Model years: 2015
On certain vehicles, during the manufacturing process of pressing the seal cap onto the propeller shaft yoke, the seal cap may have been positioned incorrectly. This could result i
Also affects: Subaru Outback
Subaru Legacy — Accessories
High risk
Jun 4, 2015
Model years: 2015
On certain vehicles, if the driver assist system were to become disabled due to a brake light switch failure, the system could fail to inform the driver that the automatic braking,
Also affects: Subaru Impreza, Subaru Outback, Subaru Xv Crosstrek
Subaru Legacy — Accessories
High risk
May 15, 2015
Model years: 2013, 2014, 2015
On certain vehicles equipped with EyeSight driver assist technology, the French version of the EyeSight Owner’s Manual my contain incorrect translations of certain text. If the veh
Also affects: Subaru Outback, Subaru Forester, Subaru Xv Crosstrek, Subaru Impreza
Subaru Legacy — Airbag
High risk
Jul 4, 2014
Model years: 2003, 2004
On certain vehicles, the passenger (frontal) airbag inflator could produce excessive internal pressure during airbag deployment. Increased pressure may cause the inflator to ruptur
Also affects: Subaru Baja, Subaru Impreza, Subaru Impreza Wrx, Subaru Outback
Subaru Legacy — Brakes
High risk
Jun 12, 2014
Model years: 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009
On certain vehicles, the center and rear brake lines may become perforated due to corrosion. This would cause a leak in the brake system potentially increasing stopping distances,
Also affects: Subaru Forester, Subaru Impreza, Subaru Impreza Wrx, Subaru Outback
Subaru Legacy — Powertrain
High risk
Aug 2, 2013
Model years: 2014
On certain vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions, a defect in the PARK function could allow the vehicle to roll away while in PARK, or to immobilize the vehicle so that is
Also affects: Subaru Outback
Subaru Legacy — Steering
High risk
May 13, 2013
Model years: 2013
On certain vehicles, the steering column may have been assembled incorrectly and could fail. If this occurs, the driver may suddenly lose the ability to steer the vehicle, which co
Also affects: Subaru Outback
Subaru Legacy — Brakes
High risk
Mar 26, 2013
Model years: 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009
On certain vehicles, due to the design of the fuel tank protector, the center and rear brake lines may become perforated due to corrosion. This would cause a leak in the brake syst
Also affects: Subaru Outback
Subaru Legacy — Accessories
High risk
Feb 25, 2013
Model years: 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013
On certain vehicles equipped with a dealer-installed accessory remote engine starter, if the fob is dropped, movement of the internal battery retaining clip may occur and cause dam
Also affects: Subaru Impreza, Subaru Outback, Subaru Xv Crosstrek
Subaru Legacy — Accessories
High risk
Dec 27, 2012
Model years: 2010, 2011
On certain vehicles equipped with dealer-installed accessory puddle lights, a short circuit may develop causing the lights to melt and/or emit smoke. This could result in a fire ca
Also affects: Subaru Forester, Subaru Outback, Subaru Tribeca
Subaru Legacy — Airbag
High risk
Feb 9, 2012
Model years: 2012
On certain vehicles, the side curtain airbag inflators may have been incorrectly manufactured and, as a result, one or both airbags may not deploy as intended. Failure of a side cu
Also affects: Subaru Outback
Subaru Legacy — Brakes
High risk
Nov 29, 2011
Model years: 2012
On certain vehicles, a seal within the brake master cylinder may have deformed during vehicle assembly. As such, the driver may experience extended brake pedal travel and increased
Also affects: Subaru Impreza, Subaru Outback
Subaru Legacy — Accessories
High risk
Sep 19, 2011
Model years: 2011
On certain vehicles, the moonroof glass may not have been correctly installed during vehicle assembly. A moonroof glass separating from the vehicle could strike another vehicle, st
Also affects: Subaru Outback
Subaru Legacy — Electrical
High risk
Sep 19, 2011
Model years: 2010, 2011
On certain vehicles, the windshield wiper motor could overheat and fail. Overheating could cause the bottom cover to melt, which may result in a vehicle fire causing property damag
Also affects: Subaru Outback
Subaru Legacy — Powertrain
High risk
Jul 16, 2010
Model years: 2010, 2011
On certain vehicles, a lubrication hole within the 6-speed manual transmission transfer case was not drilled during machining process. This could lead to premature wear or breakage
Also affects: Subaru Outback
Subaru Legacy — Electrical
High risk
Jun 23, 2010
Model years: 2010
On certain vehicles, an electrical connection in the steering column roll connector may fail. As a result certain electrical components may not operate as intended. Possible circui
Also affects: Subaru Outback
Subaru Legacy — Powertrain
High risk
May 12, 2010
Model years: 2010
On certain vehicles, a crack can occur in the Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) cooler hose, resulting in a transmission fluid leakage and illumination of the Malfunction In
Also affects: Subaru Outback
Subaru Legacy — Engine
High risk
Sep 9, 2008
Model years: 2007, 2008, 2009
On certain vehicles equipped with a 2.5L turbo engine, the oil supply pipe to the turbocharger may crack at the stay brazing on the cylinder head-side. If the pipe cracks it will a
Also affects: Subaru Impreza, Subaru Forester
Subaru Legacy — Airbag
High risk
Jun 8, 2004
Model years: 2005
On certain vehicles, the newly designed side curtain airbags were not built to Fuji Heavy Industries specifications by the component supplier and may not offer sufficient head prot
Subaru Legacy — Other
High risk
Mar 16, 2004
Model years: 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004
On certain Legacy, Outback H-6 3.0L and Impreza WRX 2.0L Turbo, the cruise control cable could come out of its track on the cruise control lever and lodge on the control lever tab
Also affects: Subaru Impreza Wrx, Subaru Outback
Subaru Legacy — Fuel System
High risk
Aug 27, 2003
Model years: 2004
Certain vehicles may have a loose or out of position fuel filler hose clamp which could result in fuel leakage. Correction: Dealer will inspect and tighten the clamp on the fuel fi
Also affects: Subaru Outback
Subaru Legacy — Suspension
High risk
Jul 7, 2003
Model years: 2003
On certain vehicles, the left front transverse link components were produced with poor electro-deposition coating quality which, after continued exposure to corrosive road salts fo
Also affects: Subaru Outback
Subaru Legacy — Suspension
High risk
Apr 30, 2003
Model years: 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003
On certain vehicles operated in the "salt-belt" provinces of Manitoba, Ontario, Québec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island and Newfoundland & Labrador. The rear suspe
Also affects: Subaru Baja, Subaru Outback
Subaru Legacy — Powertrain
High risk
Nov 5, 2002
Model years: 2002, 2003
On certain vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions, the parking pawl actuating rod ("parking rod") spring retainer may be defective. The parking pawl may not engage the park
Also affects: Subaru Baja, Subaru Forester, Subaru Impreza, Subaru Outback
Subaru Legacy — Engine
High risk
Sep 11, 2002
Model years: 2003
On certain 4-cylinder vehicles, the water pump pulley center hole was improperly machined and the pulley may dislodge from the pump which could result in severe engine damage durin
Also affects: Subaru Baja, Subaru Outback
Subaru Legacy — Brakes
High risk
Mar 20, 2002
Model years: 2002
On certain passenger vehicles the brake master cylinder may not function properly in ambient temperatures below freezing (0 deg. C and lower). In temperatures below freezing, the b
Also affects: Subaru Outback
Subaru Legacy — Other
High risk
Jul 3, 2001
Model years: 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999
Certain passenger vehicles equipped with front coil springs.The front coil springs were produced with poor paint quality which, after continued exposure to corrosive salt, can resu
Subaru Legacy — Seats And Restraints
High risk
Feb 21, 2001
Model years: 2001
On certain vehicles, the inner seat-rail rail locking pawl may be improperly welded to the moveable adjustment lever rod. After several seat adjustments, the spot welds holding the
Also affects: Subaru Outback
Subaru Legacy — Fuel System
High risk
Jan 29, 2001
Model years: 2001
On certain vehicles, separation of fuel hose layers and heat deterioration of the fuel hose can result in fuel leakage in very cold temperatures. Fuel leakage, in the presence of a
Also affects: Subaru Outback
Subaru Legacy — Seats And Restraints
High risk
Jan 29, 2001
Model years: 2001
On certain vehicles with beige interiors, during production of the rear center lap/shoulder belts for the Legacy Sedan, the lap/shoulder belt webbing was cut to the same length of
Subaru Legacy — Steering
High risk
Jan 24, 2001
Model years: 2001
On certain vehicles, improperly cast right front bearing housings could cause grease leakage, front wheel bearing failure due to loss of grease, or the possibility of steering loss
Also affects: Subaru Outback
Subaru Legacy — Lights And Instruments
High risk
Mar 31, 2000
Model years: 2000
On certain vehicles, the headlamp assemblies may not comply with the marking requirements of CMVSS 108 - Lighting System and Retroreflective Devices. The bulb center mark on the le
Also affects: Subaru Outback
Subaru Legacy — Other
High risk
Mar 17, 2000
Model years: 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000
Certain vehicle do not comply with Regulation 6 - Statement of Compliance. Compliance label was not expressed in both official languages in regard to vehicle classification. Correc
Also affects: Subaru Forester, Subaru Impreza, Subaru Svx
Subaru Legacy — Suspension
High risk
Sep 29, 1999
Model years: 2000
On certain vehicles, incorrect application of anti-rust coating (PVC) to the transverse link mounting surface can eventually result in a torque decrease of the bolt that secures th
Subaru Legacy — Brakes
High risk
Mar 17, 1999
Model years: 1998, 1999
On certain vehicles equipped with anti-lock brakes (ABS), the brake master cylinder secondary circuit may not function in extremely cold weather due to brake fluid bypassing the fl
Also affects: Subaru Forester
Subaru Legacy — Seats And Restraints
High risk
Feb 15, 1999
Model years: 1995
On certain vehicles, the front tow hook may contact curbing, dips, speedbumps, potholes etc. and cause inadvertent air bag deployment. Correction: Front tow hooks will be removed o
Also affects: Subaru Impreza
Subaru Legacy — Engine
High risk
Sep 8, 1998
Model years: 1998
THE ORIGINAL OIL FILTER CANS ON THESE VEHICLES MAY FATIGUE AND FRACTURE CAUSING AN INITIAL VAPORIZED OIL SPRAY AND SUBSEQUENT OIL LEAK. SUCH VAPORIZED OIL SPRAY CAN RESULT IN OIL V
Also affects: Subaru Outback
Subaru Legacy — Suspension
High risk
May 25, 1998
Model years: 1996, 1997
A WELD FRACTURE MAY OCCUR ON THE HANGER BRACKET OF THE FRONT TRANSVERSE LINKS. THIS COULD RESULT IN SEPARATION OF THE BRACKET WITH SUBSEQUENT FAILURE OF THE LOWER SUSPENSION MOUNTI
Subaru Legacy — Powertrain
High risk
Feb 19, 1998
Model years: 1997, 1998
THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFT LEVER ASSEMBLIES ON THESE VEHICLES MAY FAIL DUE TO POOR WELDS WITHIN THE ASSEMBLY. THIS CAN RESULT IN STUCK IGNITION KEYS, BROKEN SHIFT LEVERS/LINK
Subaru Legacy — Lights And Instruments
High risk
Nov 18, 1997
Model years: 1997
THE HAZARD WARNING FLASHER BUTTON CAN BIND IN THE HOUSING CAUSING CONTINUED OPERATION OF THE HAZARD WARNING LAMPS, OR THEIR BEING TURNED OFF BUT THE TURN SIGNALS BECOMING INOPERABL
Also affects: Subaru Outback
Subaru Legacy — Powertrain
High risk
Mar 29, 1994
Model years: 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993
NOTE: VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ALL-WHEEL DRIVE MANUAL TRANSMISSION. UNDER COLD AND HUMID CONDITIONS, FROST MAY FORM AT THE TRANSMISSION OIL LEVEL GAUGE (DIPSTICK) WHERE THE BREATHING
Also affects: Subaru Loyale, Subaru Xt6
Subaru Legacy — Powertrain
High risk
Jun 12, 1991
Model years: 1990, 1991
ON ELECTRONICALLY CONTROLLED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS, THE PARK GEAR DISENGAGEMENT MECHANISM, WHEN SUBJECT TO LOADS RESULTING FROM CERTAIN PARKING SITUATIONS, MAY NOT RELEASE IMMEDI
Also affects: Subaru Loyale, Subaru Xt
Subaru Legacy — Structure
High risk
Dec 6, 1990
Model years: 1990, 1991
NOTE: SEDANS AND STATION WAGONS THE FRONT DOOR LATCH SCREWS COULD LOOSEN OR FALL OUT RESULTING IN THE OCCUPANTS BEING UNABLE TO OPEN THE AFFECTED DOOR FROM THE INSIDE. CORRECTION:
Subaru Legacy — Heater And Defroster
High risk
Jul 23, 1990
Model years: 1990
NOTE: 4-DOOR SEDANS AND STATION WAGONS. THE DEFROSTER LEVER PIN OF THE DEFROSTER SHUTTER DOOR MAY BECOME DISLOCATED, ALLOWING THE SHUTTER DOOR TO CLOSE AND PREVENTING THE DEFROSTER
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