2023 Subaru Legacy
2 recalls · 8 complaints · Safety Score B
Recall History
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.
Consequence & Remedy
Consequence: 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.
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.
Consequence & Remedy
Consequence: 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.
Recent Complaints
| Date | Component | Description | Crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/05/2025 | Unknown or Other | While driving home after work on the interstate, I was quite startled to see a large popup on the vehicle's main screen;... | No | No |
| 09/18/2025 | Unknown or Other | Voice command in my 2023 legacy is not working. I can not speak into system to say call a person already entered withou... | No | No |
| 03/02/2025 | Forward Collision Avoidance | This issue started on the trip back from Nashville. Upon cold start in the morning the center console display won't star... | No | No |
| 02/15/2025 | Air Bags | i was traveling into work in Boston and a Dodge Ram 1500 pickup hit me broadside (drivers side wheel, rear door). My ... | Yes | No |
| 01/11/2025 | Visibility/Wiper | Accorn fell on windshield. At 14,000 miles windshield cracked. Was driving approximately 35MPH | No | No |
| 03/15/2024 | Forward Collision Avoidance | The contact owns a 2023 Subaru Legacy. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the forward collision av... | Yes | No |
| 07/21/2023 | Air Bags | My wife is a petite woman, 4 feet 7 inches, 85pounds clothed. We bought the car March 29, 2023 and drove home, and the p... | No | No |
| 02/23/2023 | Visibility | The contact owns a 2023 Subaru Legacy. The contact stated that when she entered her vehicle, she noticed that there was ... | No | No |
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Frequently Asked Questions
The 2023 Subaru Legacy has 2 recall campaigns on record with NHTSA. Total complaints filed: 8.
The 2023 Subaru Legacy has a Safety Score of 72/100 (Grade B). This score factors in recall severity (40%), complaint frequency (30%), crash and fire reports (20%), and trend direction (10%).
The 2023 Subaru Legacy received a Safety Score of B. This vehicle has a better-than-average safety record. There are 2 crash reports on file.
Contact your nearest Subaru dealership to schedule a free recall repair. You can also check your specific vehicle by VIN at NHTSA.gov. Manufacturers are required by law to fix recall-related defects at no cost.
Safety Score is calculated from recall severity (40%), complaint frequency (30%), crash/fire reports (20%), and safety trend (10%).