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Buying a used 2021 Subaru Legacy? Check these 3 recalls first
Three recalls apply, two rated high: transmission control software that can break the drive chain, and a passenger airbag that may not deploy. A third covers reverse lights that may fail. None carries a stop-driving or park-outside warning. The NHTSA complaint file is small for the year — 31 unverified owner reports, no crashes or fires, one injury — clustering in air bags, electrical system and visibility/wiper. Recall weight outstrips complaint volume on this model year.
Before you buy
- Get the 17-character VIN from the seller and run it at nhtsa.gov/recalls. It shows which recalls are still unrepaired on that exact car.
- Get proof the transmission control software recall reprogramming was completed
- Confirm the passenger airbag recall remedy was performed and the airbag warning light works
- Test reverse lights, wipers and interior electrics during the walkaround
- Open recalls are repaired free at any Subaru dealer, whoever owns the car — an open recall is a to-do item, not a bill.
Recalls covering the 2021 Subaru Legacy
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Subaru Outback and Legacy transmission software may break drive chain | Power Train | high |
| Subaru Outback and Legacy passenger airbag may not deploy | AIR Bags | high |
| Subaru Crosstrek, Forester, Legacy, Outback reverse lights may fail | Power Train | medium |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
31 complaints filed for this model year, including 0 mentioning a crash, 0 a fire and 1 injuries. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and popular models collect more of them simply because more are on the road.
| Problem area | Complaints | Recall in this area? |
|---|---|---|
| AIR Bags | 6 | Yes |
| Electrical System | 5 | None found |
| Visibility And Wipers | 5 | None found |
| Engine | 2 | None found |
| Power Train | 2 | Yes |
| Rear Camera | 2 | None found |