Subaru Legacy - Common problems

Last update 16. 02. 2024

Common problems with the Subaru Legacy

Some problems will only occur after many years of operation, others are related to technical solutions and forced the manufacturer to issue a recall. In the following overview, you will find the most common problems for the Subaru Legacy, for which Subaru has announced a recall through the EU Rapex system. For recalls and faults found in the UK scroll down.

If the problem is corrected in time, it may not affect the overall reliability of your Subaru Legacy. However, the fault can often remain unresolved because the previous owner didn´t know about the recall or ignored the manufacturer’s letter.

The good news is that automakers usually provide unlimited time to correct such defects for free. Check to see if all of the potential problems with your Subaru Legacy have been resolved in the past. How to do it, we give advice on a special page.

Tip: Check the vehicle’s history by a VIN

Latest Legacy’s Issues in the EU

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All Legacy’s EU Recalls

If you wish to know more about eventual problems of a specific car (e.g. real mileage, potential traffic accidents damages, odometer rollback, repairs, etc.), then we suggest going to HPI-Check.

Check the vehicle’s history

Latest Legacy’s Issues in the UK

SUBARU LEGACY – A DRIVING RANGE INDICATOR HAS A PROGRAM ERROR
on 18/03/2019
SUBARU LEGACY RECALL: Driver multi-function display inaccurate remaining fuel mileage range.
SUBARU LEGACY (2013 – 2014) – ENGINE VALVE SPRING MAY FRACTURE
on 01/03/2019
SUBARU LEGACY (01/01/2013 – 31/12/2014) RECALL: The load may exceed the valve spring´s fatigue strength and the spring may fracture.
SUBARU LEGACY (2005 – 2014) – ELECTRONIC PARKING BRAKE CAPACITOR MAY FRACTURE
on 01/01/2019
SUBARU LEGACY (25/05/2005 – 27/06/2014) RECALL: Electronic park brake capacitor on the inner circuit board and magnet ring of the sensor may fracture and […]