Model year
2023 Subaru Legacy
NHTSA lists 2 recalls and 10 complaints for the 2023 Subaru Legacy (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are UNKNOWN OR OTHER (3), AIR BAGS (2), ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (1). NHTSA rated the 4 DR AWD 5 stars overall. EPA rates it 26–30 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $2,250–$2,600, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2018 117 complaints
- 2019 123 complaints
- 2020 121 complaints
- 2021 31 complaints
- 2022 34 complaints
- 2023 10 complaints
- 2024 17 complaints
- 2025 6 complaints
Recalls
23V755000 · Nov 9, 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.
23V647000 · Sep 21, 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.
Complaints
10 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 2, fire flag on 0, injury field 0, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
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Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 DR AWD | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 · possibility 0.101 | — |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legacy AWD · 2.5L · Automatic (AV-S8) · All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 27 | 35 | 30 | — | — | $2,250 |
| Legacy AWD · 2.4L · Automatic (AV-S8) · All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 23 | 31 | 26 | — | — | $2,600 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2023 Subaru Legacy at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.