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2016 Subaru Legacy

3 open recalls

Read the first one before you drive it again. Every repair below is free.

Key facts

  • Recall repairs are free by law, however old the vehicle is.
  • You don't need to be the original owner to have it fixed.
  • There is no deadline — an open recall stays open until it's repaired.

Open recalls

Source: NHTSA · synced 29 Jul 2026 12:35
Repair soon Steering

The loss of steering ability would increase the risk of a crash.

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Legacy and Outback vehicles manufactured February 29, 2016, to May 6, 2016.

What to do: Book this in with a dealer now. It affects a safety system.

Free repair · 48,819 vehicles affected Read campaign 16V292000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
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Fire risk Power train

If the drive shaft detaches from the rear differential, it may strike the fuel tank and result in a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.

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.

What to do: Park away from buildings and book the repair now.

Free repair · 3,251 vehicles affected Read campaign 15V794000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Fire risk Power train

If the transmission oil leaks onto the exhaust pipe, there is a possible risk of fire.

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.

What to do: Park away from buildings and book the repair now.

Free repair · 2,893 vehicles affected Read campaign 15V502000 on NHTSA.gov ↗

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