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2023 Subaru Legacy: Recalls, Complaints & Safety Ratings

2Safety recalls
10Owner complaints
5★NHTSA overall
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The 2023 Subaru Legacy has 2 NHTSA safety recall campaigns and 10 owner complaints on file, with an overall 5-star NHTSA crash-test rating. Check a specific VIN to confirm whether recalls apply, whether repairs were completed, and what to verify before you buy.

2023 Subaru Legacy safety record graphic showing 2 recalls, 10 owner complaints and 5-star overall NHTSA rating.
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Safety record reviewed June 2026 · sourced from NHTSA

The 2023 Subaru Legacy has 2 safety recall campaigns and 10 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

1

POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT

Campaign 23V647000 · 21/09/2023

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.

RiskSeparation of the front end of the driveshaft increases the risk of a crash.
RemedyDealers 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.
2

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH

Campaign 23V755000 · 09/11/2023

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.

RiskAn inoperative inhibitor switch may prevent the reverse lights from illuminating and the rearview camera image from displaying, increasing the risk of a crash.
RemedyDealers 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.

What owners complain about

The systems 2023 Subaru Legacy owners report most often to federal regulators:

Unknown Or Other3
Forward Collision Avoidance2
Air Bags2
Visibility2
Electrical System1
Wiper1

NHTSA crash-test ratings

Frontal crash★★★★★
Side crash★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★
Overall★★★★★

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2023 Subaru Legacy have any recalls?

Yes. The 2023 Subaru Legacy has 2 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 2023 Subaru Legacy owners report?

Owners have filed 10 complaints with the NHTSA for the 2023 Subaru Legacy, most often about the unknown or other, forward collision avoidance, air bags.

How do I check a specific Legacy's history?

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