What is a Carchieve vehicle history report?

A Carchieve report is a complete safety and records check on any U.S. vehicle. Enter the 17-character VIN and you get the decoded vehicle identity and full specifications, every open safety recall, owner-reported complaints by system, official NHTSA crash-test ratings, and a buyer action plan, in one clean report and a downloadable PDF.

How is Carchieve different from a typical VIN lookup?

Carchieve doesn't just dump raw data. It authenticates the VIN, organizes every federal safety record into a buyer-ready dossier, scores the vehicle, and tells you exactly what to inspect, ask and verify before you pay, the way a careful mechanic would read the car.

How fast will I get my report?

Reports are generated in under a minute. As soon as your VIN is checked against the recall, complaint, ratings and identity databases, your report and PDF are ready to view and download.

Can I buy more than one report?

Yes. A single report is $24.99. If you're comparing several cars, the 3- and 5-report bundles save you money per report and the extra credits stay in your account until you use them.

What information do I need to run a report?

Only the 17-character Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). The VIN is on the lower-left corner of the windshield, the driver-side door jamb, and the vehicle title or registration.

Where does the data come from?

Every report is built from authoritative U.S. vehicle databases, including the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recall, complaint and 5-Star safety-rating programs and the federal VIN product information catalog. Carchieve authenticates the VIN check digit so you know the identity is genuine.

Can I share the report with a seller or mechanic?

Yes. Every report includes a professionally formatted PDF you can download, print, or forward to a private seller, dealer, or mechanic to support your buying decision.

2018 Subaru Legacy Recalls: 3 Campaigns, 117 Complaints & Ratings

The 2018 Subaru Legacy has 3 safety recall campaigns and 117 owner complaints on file with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, and it earned an overall 5-star NHTSA crash-test rating. Below is the public model-level safety record. To see whether a specific Legacy had applicable recalls repaired and what its decoded VIN says, run that car's VIN.

Safety recalls

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

Campaign 21V587000 · 29/07/2021

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ascent, 2018 Forester, 2018-2020 Impreza, Legacy, Outback, 2018-2019 BRZ, WRX, and Toyota 86 vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.

RiskFuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

RemedyDealers will replace the low-pressure fuel pump, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 24, 2021. Subaru and Toyota owners may call customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRG-21.

VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES

Campaign 18V935000 · 31/12/2018

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2018 Legacy, Outback, and BRZ vehicles. In the affected vehicles, a software issue may cause the audio display system to not initialize, resulting in the camera display remaining blank. If this occurs, the rearview image will not display while backing up the vehicle. As a result, the vehicles fail to comply with requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety (FMVSS) number 111, "Rearview Mirrors."

RiskFailure to display the rearview image while backing up increases the risk of crash.

RemedySubaru has notified owners, and dealers will reprogram the audio system display software, free of charge. The recall began on February 5, 2019. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WTZ-85.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

Campaign 18V773000 · 01/11/2018

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2018 Subaru Legacy and Outback vehicles. Due to a software error, the low fuel warning light may not illuminate at the intended remaining fuel level and the miles-to-empty display may incorrectly indicate a positive number despite the tank being empty.

RiskThe inaccurate fuel display may cause a driver to unexpectedly run out of fuel and the vehicle to stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

RemedySubaru will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the combination meter software, free of charge. The recall began February 20, 2019. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WTW-82.

What owners complain about

The systems 2018 Subaru Legacy owners report most often to federal regulators:

Electrical System40

Visibility33

Unknown Or Other29

Wiper25

Engine10

Fuel8

NHTSA crash-test ratings

Frontal crash★★★★★

Side crash★★★★★

Rollover★★★★★

Overall★★★★★

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2018 Subaru Legacy have any recalls?

Yes. The 2018 Subaru Legacy has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns associated with this model year. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer when the exact VIN is affected. Check your specific VIN to confirm applicability and completion.

What problems do 2018 Subaru Legacy owners report?

Owners have filed 117 complaints with the NHTSA for the 2018 Subaru Legacy, most often about the electrical system, visibility, unknown or other.

How do I check a specific Legacy's history?

Enter the 17-character VIN into Carchieve. You get the recalls, owner complaints and crash ratings shown here for that exact vehicle, plus full decoded specifications and a guided title and odometer check.

2018 Subaru Legacy: Recalls, Complaints & Safety Ratings

Run a full report for this Legacy

Safety recalls

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

What owners complain about

NHTSA crash-test ratings

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2018 Subaru Legacy have any recalls?

What problems do 2018 Subaru Legacy owners report?

How do I check a specific Legacy's history?

Check a specific 2018 Subaru Legacy

2018 Subaru Legacy: Recalls, Complaints & Safety Ratings

Run a full report for this Legacy

Safety recalls

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

What owners complain about

NHTSA crash-test ratings

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2018 Subaru Legacy have any recalls?

What problems do 2018 Subaru Legacy owners report?

How do I check a specific Legacy's history?

Check a specific 2018 Subaru Legacy

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