2024 Subaru Legacy Recalls, Complaints & Specs
No safety recalls list the 2024 Subaru Legacy, and owners have filed 17 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
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No safety recalls on record
NHTSA's recall database lists no safety campaigns that include the 2024 Subaru Legacy. That is good news, with two caveats: recalls can be issued at any time (this page refreshes daily), and a recall filed under a related model name may not appear here. The VIN check above queries NHTSA directly for your exact vehicle.
17 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2024 Subaru Legacy have filed 17 complaints with NHTSA; 1 describe a crash and 1 describe a fire. Complaints peaked in 2024 with 8 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Headlights are horrible Not effective during rain, did not see a tree in road in time. Had a collision 5k in damages.”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 2, 2026 · Exterior lighting
“To start, I had to replace the engine in my 2024 Legacy that I purchased brand new in June 2024. Subaru of America handled the situation incredibly poorly, I was unable to use any warranty and I was o”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, July 18, 2026 · Air bags
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2024 Subaru Legacy (Legacy AWD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 26–30 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 23–27 / 31–35 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Midsize Cars |
| Engine | 4 cyl, 2.4/2.5 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (AV-S8) |
Compare Subaru Legacy model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Subaru Legacy model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1987 Subaru Legacy | 0 | 1 |
| 1988 Subaru Legacy | 0 | 1 |
| 1989 Subaru Legacy | 0 | 1 |
| 1990 Subaru Legacy | 4 | 81 |
| 1991 Subaru Legacy | 3 | 78 |
| 1992 Subaru Legacy | 2 | 55 |
| 1993 Subaru Legacy | 1 | 77 |
| 1994 Subaru Legacy | 0 | 60 |
| 1995 Subaru Legacy | 2 | 182 |
| 1996 Subaru Legacy | 3 | 123 |
| 1997 Subaru Legacy | 5 | 139 |
| 1998 Subaru Legacy | 4 | 114 |
| 1999 Subaru Legacy | 3 | 94 |
| 2000 Subaru Legacy | 3 | 94 |
| 2001 Subaru Legacy | 7 | 77 |
| 2002 Subaru Legacy | 4 | 54 |
| 2003 Subaru Legacy | 14 | 60 |
| 2004 Subaru Legacy | 10 | 49 |
| 2005 Subaru Legacy | 9 | 184 |
| 2006 Subaru Legacy | 7 | 87 |
| 2007 Subaru Legacy | 9 | 33 |
| 2008 Subaru Legacy | 9 | 65 |
| 2009 Subaru Legacy | 13 | 65 |
| 2010 Subaru Legacy | 18 | 150 |
| 2011 Subaru Legacy | 16 | 167 |
| 2012 Subaru Legacy | 16 | 90 |
| 2013 Subaru Legacy | 12 | 66 |
| 2014 Subaru Legacy | 10 | 53 |
| 2015 Subaru Legacy | 3 | 160 |
| 2016 Subaru Legacy | 3 | 147 |
| 2017 Subaru Legacy | 2 | 119 |
| 2018 Subaru Legacy | 3 | 117 |
| 2019 Subaru Legacy | 3 | 123 |
| 2020 Subaru Legacy | 6 | 121 |
| 2021 Subaru Legacy | 3 | 31 |
| 2022 Subaru Legacy | 2 | 34 |
| 2023 Subaru Legacy | 2 | 10 |
| 2024 Subaru Legacy | 0 | 17 |
| 2025 Subaru Legacy | 0 | 6 |
Checking a specific 2024 Subaru Legacy
How do I know if my 2024 Subaru Legacy has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Subaru dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number.
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Subaru models
- Outback9,756 complaints
- Forester6,498 complaints
- Impreza2,651 complaints
- Crosstrek1,186 complaints
- Ascent1,033 complaints
- WRX975 complaints
- Svx291 complaints
- Xv Crosstrek264 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.