2018 Subaru Legacy vs 2020 Subaru Legacy
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 22, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2018 Subaru Legacy | 2020 Subaru Legacy |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 117 | 121 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 6 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 438 | 587 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 7 | 1 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 23–29 | 27–30 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 20,950 mi | 6,045 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Subaru Legacy | Subaru Legacy |
|---|---|---|
| Visibility/wiper | 25 | 57 |
| Electrical System | 40 | 15 |
| Visibility | 8 | 9 |
| Engine | 10 | 4 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 8 | 1 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 2 | 7 |
| Power Train | 2 | 7 |
| Service Brakes | 5 | 2 |
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.