2021 Subaru Legacy recalls
3 NHTSA recall campaigns naming the 2021 Subaru Legacy. Last verified Sep 13, 2026. Recalls may apply only to certain VIN ranges — always confirm with a VIN check.
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Units are totals reported across campaigns mentioning this model — NHTSA does not always break unit counts down by model.
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- Mar 22, 2024Crash risk2020–2022 Subaru Legacy, 2020–2022 Subaru Outback — Air Bags
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Outback and Legacy vehicles. A capacitor in the sensors for the Occupant Detection System (ODS) may crack and short circuit, which can prevent the front passenger air bag from deploying in a crash.
24V227000 · 119K units · Subaru of America, Inc.
- Nov 9, 2023Crash risk2021 Subaru Crosstrek, 2022 Subaru Forester, 2021–2023 Subaru Legacy and 1 other model — Power Train
Subaru of America, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2021 Crosstrek, 2022 Forester, 2021-2023 Legacy, and Outback vehicles. An insufficient weld may allow water to enter the inhibitor switch, causing it to fail.
23V755000 · 96K units · Subaru of America, Inc.
- Jul 8, 2022Crash risk2020–2021 Subaru Legacy, 2020–2021 Subaru Outback — Power Train
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Outback and Legacy vehicles. A programming error in the Transmission Control Unit (TCU) may allow the clutch to engage before the drive chain is completely clamped.
22V485000 · 182 units · Subaru of America, Inc.