2018–2025 · 8 model years · 19 recalls

Subaru Legacy problems by year

We don't rate the Subaru Legacy yet, because we don't have its sales figures. The 2018 has the most owner complaints filed with NHTSA (165). Owners complain most about body, glass & interior. Popular years get more complaints, so treat these counts as a guide to what goes wrong, not a ranking.

Most common problems

Body, glass & interior199
Electrical system105
Driver-assist & stability72
Engine & cooling20
Airbags & seat belts14
Transmission & drivetrain7

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, all years 2018–2025.

Every Subaru Legacy year at a glance

Model yearReliabilityComplaintsRecallsBest mpg
2025 LegacyNot rated yet10030
2024 LegacyNot rated yet30030
2023 LegacyNot rated yet12230
2022 LegacyNot rated yet46230
2021 LegacyNot rated yet43330
2020 LegacyNot rated yet143630
2019 LegacyNot rated yet143329
2018 LegacyNot rated yet165329

Reliability compares each year with similar cars from 2015 to 2024, using owner complaints filed with NHTSA per car sold. Complaint counts on their own aren't a score: popular cars get more of them.

Questions people ask

What are the most common Subaru Legacy problems?

Owners complain most about body, glass & interior, electrical system, driver-assist & stability.

Which Subaru Legacy year has the most recalls?

The 2020, with 6 recalls on record with NHTSA.