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US recalls (2)
Power train: automatic transmission, park/neutral start interlock switch
Subaru of America, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2021 Crosstrek, 2022 Forester, 2021-2023 Legacy, and Outback vehicles. An insufficient weld may allow water to enter the inhibitor switch, causing it to fail.
Risk and remedy
Risk: An inoperative inhibitor switch may prevent the reverse lights from illuminating and the rearview camera image from displaying, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the inhibitor switch, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 8, 2024. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2783. Subaru's number for this recall is WRQ-23.
Power train: driveline, driveshaft
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2023 Outback, Legacy, Ascent, and Impreza vehicles. The center support bolts for the driveshaft may loosen, resulting in the disconnection of the front end of the driveshaft.
Risk and remedy
Risk: Separation of the front end of the driveshaft increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will clean the bolt mounting surfaces of the center support brace and install new bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 20, 2023. Owners may contact Subaru's customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRN-23.
Canadian recalls (1)
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Powertrain
2023-09-21 · campaign 2023-521 · 202 vehicles
Issue:
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.
Safety Risk:
A driveshaft that separates could increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
Subaru will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to clean the bolt mounting surfaces for the driveshaft center support brace and install new bolts.
Owner complaints (10)
Owners filed 10 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Subaru Legacy (2 crashes reported). Among 39 model years of this model, it ranks #35 for the most complaints (median 77).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Unknown or other | 3 | |
| Air bags | 2 | |
| Forward collision avoidance | 2 | |
| Visibility | 1 | |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | |
| Electrical system | 1 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2023 Subaru Legacy.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2023 Subaru Legacy 4 DR AWD | 5★ | 5★ | 5★ | 5★ |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2023 Subaru Legacy version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| Legacy AWD 2.4 L Automatic (AV-S8) | 23 | 31 | 26 | $2,600 |
| Legacy AWD 2.5 L Automatic (AV-S8) | 27 | 35 | 30 | $2,250 |
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Canada's Vehicle Recalls Database (contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada).
Recalls updated 2026-10-29.