CarRecallWatchThe 2023 Subaru Legacy has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA, including 2 crashes.
The most-reported problem area is Forward Collision Avoidance (4 reports).
2023 Subaru Legacy recalls
Failing Shifter Switch Can Hide Reverse Lights and Camera
The park/neutral start interlock switch, also called the inhibitor switch, can fail because a weld may not be strong enough to keep water out.
Driveshaft Bolts May Loosen, Risking Crash
Certain 2023 Subaru Outback, Legacy, Ascent, and Impreza vehicles may have center support bolts for the driveshaft that loosen over time.
Most common 2023 Subaru Legacy problems
Problem areas named in the 10 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 4 |
| Unknown Or Other | 3 |
| Air Bags | 2 |
| Visibility | 1 |
| Visibility/Wiper | 1 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
What owners report
Full screen ads inhibiting, stopping, and blockingfunctionality unless interacted with from a third party service that was forcibly installed by dealership/manufacturer
All electronic instrument panels failed to power on upon ignition. Vehicle was drive-able, but all key information provided by instrument panel was not available: such as actual speed, gear selection, engine RPMs, backup cameras. Additionally, infotainment system was not available either, so none of vehicle controls that reside on the displays were available. This condition persisted thru the length of drive.
While driving home after work on the interstate, I was quite startled to see a large popup on the vehicle's main screen; initially I thought it might be some sort of vehicle-problem, but it was a large advertisement for free access to SiriusXM for a limited time. The ad covered the screen and was quite jarring while driving in traffic. In order to close it, I pressed a red X in the upper corner. Such in-vehicle advertisements should NOT be presented while driving (actually, at any time).
Voice command in my 2023 legacy is not working. I can not speak into system to say call a person already entered without taking hands off steering wheel. Already reported to dealer & to corporate Subaru & it is a known issue. Reference # with corporate is 250620-1900992. This was reported to dealer in June 2025 when in for service & no fix has been noted other than Subaru is working on it? Feature built into car at purchase is thus useless & seems like a safety issue if I canât use hands free when driving.
This issue started on the trip back from Nashville. Upon cold start in the morning the center console display won't start. This affected infotainment, climate, eyesight, cruise etc. The system didn't work during the entire trip of 3 5 hours and inability to operate climate control caused the car to build up fog on all windows reducing visibility significantly at times. Turning ignition off, lock-unlock sequences didn't help the issue. The system booted normally after it sat locked for few hours upon arrival. A visit to dealer didn't find any issues. The usual comment the car needed software update, which I couldn't verify.
2023 Subaru Legacy questions
Does the 2023 Subaru Legacy have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2023 Subaru Legacy: Failing Shifter Switch Can Hide Reverse Lights and Camera; Driveshaft Bolts May Loosen, Risking Crash. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2023 Subaru Legacy?
Based on 10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Forward Collision Avoidance (4), Unknown Or Other (3), Air Bags (2).
How do I check if a recall on my 2023 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.