2023 Subaru Legacy Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2023 Subaru Legacy.

20222024
Complaints
10
per 10K Sold
3.9
US Sales
25,509
Crashes
2
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Fatalities
—
Recalls
2

Worst 2023 Subaru Legacy Problems

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

#12 complaints

Airbags

Crash-related:1
#21 complaints

Forward-Collision Avoidance Issues

Crash-related:1
#31 complaints

Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2023 Subaru Legacy.

Airbags
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Forward-Collision Avoidance Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control
1
complaints
Crashes
—
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
—
Wipers & Visibility
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility:Windshield
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—

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Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2023 Subaru Legacy. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.

Recalls for 2023 Subaru Legacy

2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~100,141 vehicles.

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.

23V647000Power Train:driveline:driveshaft
~4,311 affected

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2023 Outback, Legacy, Ascent, and Impreza vehicles. The center support bolts for the driveshaft may loosen, resulting in the disconnection of the front end of the driveshaft.

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2023 Subaru Legacy — FAQ

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

Is the 2023 Subaru Legacy reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2023 Subaru Legacy has 10 NHTSA complaints, 2 crash-related, and 2 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Airbags with 2 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2023 Subaru Legacy?
Top reported problems: Airbags (2 complaints); Forward-Collision Avoidance Issues (1 complaints); Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control (1 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
How safe is the 2023 Subaru Legacy?
NHTSA complaints for the 2023 Subaru Legacy include 2 crash-related reports, 0 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 2023 Subaru Legacy have any recalls?
Yes — 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 100,141 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 2023 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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