2022 Subaru Legacy Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2022 Subaru Legacy.

20212023
Complaints
41
per 10K Sold
18.1
US Sales
22,605
Crashes
3
Fires
1
Injuries
0
Fatalities
Recalls
2

Worst 2022 Subaru Legacy Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#116 complaints

Wipers & Visibility

#23 complaints

Electrical Faults

#32 complaints

Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2022 Subaru Legacy.

Wipers & Visibility
16
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical Faults
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Unintended Acceleration
2
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
Airbags
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine Problems
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Lane Departure: Assist
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Lane Departure: Warning
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Steering Defects
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Body Structure
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Tire Defects
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Visibility:Windshield
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2022 Subaru Legacy

2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~214,553 vehicles.

24V227000Air Bags:sensor:occupant Classification:front Passenger
~118,723 affected

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.

23V755000Power Train:automatic Transmission:park/neutral Start Interlock Switch
~95,830 affected

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.

Other Subaru Legacy Years

2022 Subaru Legacy — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2022 Subaru Legacy reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2022 Subaru Legacy has 41 NHTSA complaints, 3 crash-related, and 2 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Wipers & Visibility with 16 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2022 Subaru Legacy?
Top reported problems: Wipers & Visibility (16 complaints); Electrical Faults (3 complaints); Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control (2 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
How safe is the 2022 Subaru Legacy?
NHTSA complaints for the 2022 Subaru Legacy include 3 crash-related reports, 1 fire reports, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2022 Subaru Legacy have any recalls?
Yes — 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 214,553 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2022 Subaru Legacy?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Subaru Legacy reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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