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Buying a used 2022 Subaru Legacy? Check these 2 recalls first
Only two recalls are listed: a passenger airbag that may not deploy, and reverse lights that may fail; neither is flagged stop-driving or park-outside. The complaint mix is what stands out — roughly half of the 32 unverified NHTSA reports fall under visibility/wiper, with smaller counts in forward collision avoidance and electrical system. Three crashes and one fire appear among those owner reports, which are unverified. Total recall count is light for the 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.
- Verify the passenger airbag recall was completed by a Subaru dealer
- Run wipers at all speeds and check windshield, washers and defog given the visibility/wiper complaints
- Confirm reverse lights work and the driver-assist system shows no fault warnings
- 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 2022 Subaru Legacy
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| 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
32 complaints filed for this model year, including 3 mentioning a crash, 1 a fire and 0 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? |
|---|---|---|
| Visibility And Wipers | 16 | None found |
| Driver Assistance | 5 | None found |
| Electrical System | 3 | None found |
| Speed Control | 2 | None found |
| Engine | 1 | None found |
| Steering | 1 | None found |