CarRecallWatchThe 2015 Subaru Legacy has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 160 complaints with NHTSA, including 15 crashes, 3 fires, 10 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (37 reports).
2015 Subaru Legacy recalls
Stability Control May Fail Due to Wet Brake Fluid
Some 2015 vehicles were built with brake fluid that may contain too much moisture.
Transmission Oil Leak Can Drip on Exhaust, Causing Fire Risk
Transmission oil may leak from a deformed seal cap on the propeller shaft yoke.
Automatic Braking May Fail to Activate, Raising Crash Risk
A failing brake light switch can disable the automatic pre-collision braking function of the Eyesight Driver Assist System.
Most common 2015 Subaru Legacy problems
Problem areas named in the 160 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 37 |
| Visibility/Wiper | 36 |
| Unknown Or Other | 28 |
| Engine | 23 |
| Power Train | 15 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 14 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 14 |
| Service Brakes | 12 |
| Structure | 10 |
| Air Bags | 10 |
What owners report
My 201 5 Subaru Legacy has approximately 49.000 miles. It suffered a drivetrain failure and was towed to a Subaru dealership. The dealership found metal shavings chunks in the CVT/transmission fluid and diagnosed an internal CVT failure requiring replacement. The dealership also diagnosed a front differential failure. I'm reporting this because I'm concerned about the possibility of an unexpected drivetrain failure during operation and want the failure documented. I was going 70 miles an hour down the highway and BOOM! It felt like a bomb hit my car. I don't want anyone in that kind of danger.
2015 Subaru Legacy 2.5i, approximately 48,000 miles. CVT transmission failed suddenly with no prior warning signs. Vehicle was exclusively dealer-serviced for its entire life. While driving, the transmission began shuddering, slipping, and making metallic grinding noises. Vehicle could barely climb a small ramp and was locked in limp mode, making it unsafe to operate in traffic. Diagnostic codes P0841, P0700, and C1431 were stored. Authorized Subaru dealer confirmed the failure. Technician stated the valve body likely failed first â a known defect per Subaru TSB 16-107-17R â which then caused the CVT chain to slip. Dealer quoted $11,000 for a remanufactured CVT replacement. Service repre
I am reporting a Sudden Unintended Deceleration event in my Subaru. The vehicle grinded to a halt without driver input. The car stopped in the left lane of a major highway. We put on our hazards and called the state police for help. They were unable to get to us in time. We were hit from the rear. The car's failure created a stationary hazard that led to a high-speed rear-end collision by a Jeep and truck which caused the car to do a 360-degree spin.
Incident ~ 5:40 pm, Geneva NY Weather ~ 10 F, not snowing. Background. On or shortly after being started, the vehicle had exhibited prior incidents of extremely rapid engine acceleration not initiated by the operator. Most recently the day before. The incident: I was in the process of very slowly parking the vehicle in a narrow laneway, and positioning the vehicle behind and in line of one other, both parallel to the laneway, in a small area that had been cleared of snow, leaving the laneway open. First, I stopped the vehicle opposite of the parked vehicle's driver side door. Second, I reversed and backed up and positioned the vehicle behind that vehicle. This involved firmly stepping on
The contact owns a 2015 Subaru Legacy. The contact stated while reversing into the driveway, the driver's side air bag unintendedly deployed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or the dealer. The vehicle was scheduled to be towed to the local dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The contact was advised to have the vehicle towed to the local dealer for diagnostic testing. The failure mileage was approximately 135,000.
2015 Subaru Legacy questions
Does the 2015 Subaru Legacy have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2015 Subaru Legacy: Stability Control May Fail Due to Wet Brake Fluid; Transmission Oil Leak Can Drip on Exhaust, Causing Fire Risk; Automatic Braking May Fail to Activate, Raising Crash Risk. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2015 Subaru Legacy?
Based on 160 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (37), Visibility/Wiper (36), Unknown Or Other (28).
How do I check if a recall on my 2015 Subaru Legacy has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.