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US recalls (2)
Do not driveSteering: column
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Legacy and Outback vehicles manufactured February 29, 2016, to May 6, 2016. The steering column on the affected vehicles may have been improperly machined, and as a result, turning the steering wheel may have no effect on the direction of the wheels.
Risk and remedy
Risk: The loss of steering ability would increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the lot number on the steering column, replacing the steering column, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began May 13, 2016. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2783 or by visiting http://www.wtd65.service-campaign.com. Subaru's number for this recall is WTD-65. Note: Until the vehicles have been inspected, owners are advised not to drive their vehicles.
Air bags: knee bolster
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2017 Legacy and Outback vehicles manufactured September 21, 2016, to September 23, 2016. In the affected vehicles, the knee guard bracket may not be properly attached to the steering beam assembly.
Risk and remedy
Risk: If the knee guard is not properly attached and the driver is not wearing a seatbelt, the knee guard may not be able to properly restrain the driver's lower body in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the knee guard welding on each vehicle's steering beam, replacing the beam as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 14, 2016. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2783. Subaru's number for this recall is WTL-72.
Canadian recalls (2)
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Brakes
2022-07-21 · campaign 2022-395
Issue:
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 parking brake and the vehicle could roll away. If this happens and the parking brake is set, you won't be able release it.
Note: This problem will cause the brake warning lamp to turn on or flash.
Safety Risk:
A parked vehicle that moves unexpectedly could increase the risk of an injury or a crash.
Corrective Actions:
Subaru will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealership to inspect the adapter cord connector for the electronic parking brake, and if necessary, install an additional retaining clip. To reduce the safety risk, Subaru recommends that you should park the vehicle in a flat location and leave the transmission in gear whenever possible until the recall repairs have been completed. Additionally, when parking uphill, the front wheels should be turned away from the curb and the shift lever should be placed into first gear. When parking downhill, the front wheels should be turned into the curb and the shift lever should be placed into reverse gear.
Structure
2016-10-06 · campaign 2016-487 · 79 vehicles
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 frontal crash where the driver is not wearing a seatbelt, the knee guard may not be able to restrain the occupant’s lower body as designed, which could increase the risk of injury to the driver. Correction: Knee guard welds will be inspected and repaired as necessary. Note: All vehicles are to be inspected and/or repaired prior to sale.
Owner complaints (119)
Owners filed 119 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Subaru Legacy/Outback (10 crashes, 1 fires, 6 injuries reported). Among 39 model years of this model, it ranks #11 for the most complaints (median 77).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Visibility/wiper | 33 | |
| Electrical system | 30 | |
| Unknown or other | 21 | |
| Steering | 9 | |
| Air bags | 7 | |
| Structure | 6 | |
| Service brakes | 5 | |
| Engine | 5 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2017 Subaru Legacy/Outback.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2017 Subaru Legacy 4 DR AWD | 5★ | 5★ | 5★ | 5★ |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2017 Subaru Legacy/Outback version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| Legacy AWD 2.5 L Automatic (AV-S6) | 25 | 34 | 29 | $2,300 |
| Legacy AWD 3.6 L Automatic (AV-S6) | 20 | 28 | 23 | $2,900 |
| Outback AWD 2.5 L Automatic (AV-S6) | 25 | 32 | 28 | $2,400 |
| Outback AWD 3.6 L Automatic (AV-S6) | 20 | 27 | 22 | $3,050 |
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Recalls updated 2026-10-30.