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2023 Subaru Legacy

2 recalls · 8 complaints · Safety Score B

B
Safety Score
72/100
2
Recalls
8
Complaints
2
Crash Reports
0
Fire Reports

Recall History

23V64700021/09/2023
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.

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.

23V75500009/11/2023
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.

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

DateComponentCrashFire
12/05/2025Unknown or OtherNoNo
09/18/2025Unknown or OtherNoNo
03/02/2025Forward Collision AvoidanceNoNo
02/15/2025Air BagsYesNo
01/11/2025Visibility/WiperNoNo
03/15/2024Forward Collision AvoidanceYesNo
07/21/2023Air BagsNoNo
02/23/2023VisibilityNoNo

Most Complained-About Components

Unknown or Other2
Forward Collision Avoidance2
Air Bags2
Visibility/Wiper1
Visibility1

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.

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Safety Score is calculated from recall severity (40%), complaint frequency (30%), crash/fire reports (20%), and safety trend (10%).