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Buying a used 2023 Subaru Legacy? Check these 2 recalls first
Two recalls: driveshaft bolts that can loosen, which also covers the Outback, Ascent and Impreza, and reverse lights that may fail. Neither carries a stop-driving or park-outside warning. Only 10 unverified NHTSA complaints are on file, listing two crashes and no fires or injuries, with forward collision avoidance and air bags among the named areas. That is a thin owner-reported record, offering little pattern to read in either direction.
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.
- Ask whether the driveshaft bolt recall inspection or repair has been done, and get the paperwork
- Listen for driveline vibration or clunking on the test drive
- Confirm reverse lights work and check for stored driver-assist or airbag fault lights
- 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 2023 Subaru Legacy
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Subaru Outback, Legacy, Ascent, Impreza driveshaft bolts loosen | Power Train | high |
| Subaru Crosstrek, Forester, Legacy, Outback reverse lights may fail | Power Train | medium |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
10 complaints filed for this model year, including 2 mentioning a crash, 0 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? |
|---|---|---|
| Driver Assistance | 2 | None found |
| AIR Bags | 2 | None found |
| Visibility And Wipers | 2 | None found |
| Electrical System | 1 | None found |