2022 Subaru Legacy recalls and problems

The 2022 Subaru Legacy has 2 recalls and 34 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is visibility.

Pictured: a 2021 model; the 2022 may differ in details. Photo: 2021 Subaru Legacy by Cutlass, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons

How the 2022 compares

Low

Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Low complaint count among 26 Legacy model years — 21st most.

2recalls

34complaints

4crashes

1fires

1injuries

8,000median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

Does your car have an open recall?
Recalls apply to specific vehicles. Only a VIN lookup on NHTSA's official site shows whether yours is affected and still unrepaired.

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2 recalls

Air Bags

Mar 22, 2024 · NHTSA campaign 24V227000 · 118,723 vehicles

Problem: Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Outback and Legacy vehicles. A capacitor in the sensors for the Occupant Detection System (ODS) may crack and short circuit, which can prevent the front passenger air bag from deploying in a crash.

Risk: An air bag that does not deploy during a crash can increase the risk of injury.

Remedy & notes

Dealers will replace the ODS sensors on the front passenger seat, free of charge. Owner notifications were mailed February 3, 2025. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRA-24.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Power Train

Nov 9, 2023 · NHTSA campaign 23V755000 · 95,830 vehicles

Problem: 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: 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 & notes

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.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Visibility17

Unknown or other8

Forward Collision Avoidance4

Electrical System3

Air Bags2

Lane Departure2

Vehicle Speed Control2

Engine1

Power Train1

Service Brakes1

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

Complaints by year filed

2022 vs. other Subaru Legacy years

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2022. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2022 Subaru Legacy have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns covering the 2022 Subaru Legacy, the latest from Mar 22, 2024 (air bags). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2022 Subaru Legacy?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention visibility (17), unknown or other (8), forward collision avoidance (4). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.