Recalls ·2022 Subaru Legacy AWD

2022 Subaru Legacy AWD recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2022 Subaru Legacy AWD; the most frequently affected component is air bags — front passenger. Owners filed 32 complaints, most often about visibility/wiper. Among the 24 model years of this model in the database, 2022 ranks #21 for number of recalls.

Recalls2
Complaints32
Crashes reported3in stored complaints
Fires reported1in stored complaints

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Recalls (2)

Air bags — Front passengerCampaign 24V227000 · 22 Mar 2024

Problem: Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Outback and Legacy vehicles. A capacitor in the sensors for the Occupant Detection System (ODS) may crack and short circuit, which can prevent the front passenger air bag from deploying in a crash.

Risk: An air bag that does not deploy during a crash can increase the risk of injury.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the ODS sensors on the front passenger seat, free of charge. Owner notifications were mailed February 3, 2025. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRA-24.

Power train — Park/neutral start interlock switchCampaign 23V755000 · 09 Nov 2023

Problem: 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.

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

Remedy: Dealers 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

Share of the 32 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.

Visibility/wiper16 · 50%
Unknown or other8 · 25%
Electrical system3 · 9%
Forward collision avoidance3 · 9%
Lane departure2 · 6%
Vehicle speed control2 · 6%
Steering1 · 3%
Air bags1 · 3%

When complaints were filed

20212
20227
20239
202410
20251
20263

From owner complaints

The windshield immediately chips and cracks upon any rock/pebble impact. My safety is affected because the cracks spread into my line of sight. This has happened 3 times on my car on three different windshields in 2 years, unknown if it’s been inspected by manufacturers.

Visibility/wiper · Dec 2023 · NHTSA complaint record

My car's windshield was hit by a small stone while driving on highway speed. At first it seemed to be a small chip/ crack. After a minute or two the crack got bigger. This is the second time I'm facing this issue. Same kind of incident happened a month ago as well. I thought subaru had best safety ratings. But if this…

Unknown or other · Dec 2021 · NHTSA complaint record

Large crack in windshield on the driver's side while car was parked at work, further investigation found a tiny chip point of impact, Subaru is known to use specific, thinner glass due to eye sight technology. If a small chip can crack half the windshield what will a significant impact cause? I live in a rural area…

Unknown or other · Dec 2022 · NHTSA complaint record

The contact leased a 2022 Subaru Legacy. The contact stated that condensation was leaking onto her foot. While driving, water entered the vehicle and caused the rugs, radio, and amplifier to become wet. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed that water had entered the vehicle, and the radio…

Electrical system · Dec 2023 · NHTSA complaint record

How this year compares

Recalls per model year for this model.

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Recall and complaint records from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A recall listed here may not apply to every vehicle of this model year — always check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.