2016 Subaru Legacy recalls
3 NHTSA recall campaigns naming the 2016 Subaru Legacy. Last verified Jul 30, 2026. Recalls may apply only to certain VIN ranges — always confirm with a VIN check.
Units are totals reported across campaigns mentioning this model — NHTSA does not always break unit counts down by model.
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Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
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- May 11, 2016Crash risk2016–2017 Subaru Legacy, 2015–2017 Subaru Outback — Steering
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Legacy and Outback vehicles manufactured February 29, 2016, to May 6, 2016. The steering column on the affected vehicles may have been improperly machined, and as a result, turning the steering wheel may have no effect on the direction of the wheels.
16V292000 · 49K units · Subaru of America, Inc.
- Nov 24, 2015Fire risk2016 Subaru Legacy, 2016 Subaru Outback — Power Train
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2016 Legacy vehicles manufactured October 24, 2015, to November 16, 2015, and Outback vehicles manufactured October 24, 2015, to November 17, 2015. Due to the improper tightening of the securing nuts, the drive shaft may separate from the rear differential.
15V794000 · 3K units · Subaru of America, Inc.
- Aug 10, 2015Fire risk2015–2016 Subaru Legacy, 2015–2016 Subaru Outback — Power Train
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2015 and 2016 model year Subaru Legacy 4-Door and Outback vehicles manufactured July 3, 2015, to July 27, 2015. Transmission oil may leak from a deformed seal cap on the propeller shaft yoke.
15V502000 · 3K units · Subaru of America, Inc.