KnownCarProblems2021 Subaru Legacy Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 31 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Subaru Legacy, most often about the other or unspecified (23% of complaints). It is 23rd of 26 Legacy model years by number of complaints and has 3 recalls.
Most common 2021 Subaru Legacy problems
Other or unspecified
7 complaints · 23%On january 7, 2020 at approximately 8am, I was driving my car which had been warmed up and driving for approximately 15-20 minutes when my windshield spontaneously cracked on the drivers side about 8 inches off center. There was no vehicle in front of me at the time and no visible or audible debris that could have…
Visibility and wipers
6 complaints · 19%Parts named most often: windshield.
The contact owns 2021 Subaru Legacy. The contact stated while entering the vehicle, she noticed a crack on the passengerâs side of the front windshield that expanded to the center of the windshield. The contact was unsure what caused the crack in the windshield. The contact reached out to the local dealer and was…
Air bags
6 complaints · 19%Electrical
5 complaints · 16%The contact owns a 2021 Subaru Legacy. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds during colder weather, the heater failed to operate as intended. Additionally, the eyesight system was inoperable. The check engine and other unknown warning lights were displayed. In addition, the contact stated that the…
Engine
3 complaints · 10%The contact owns a 2021 Subaru Legacy. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds during colder weather, the heater failed to operate as intended. Additionally, the eyesight system was inoperable. The check engine and other unknown warning lights were displayed. In addition, the contact stated that the…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2021 Subaru Legacy recalls
Air bags: front passenger
Risk: An air bag that does not deploy during a crash can increase the risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will replace the ods sensors on the front passenger seat, free of charge. Owner notifications were mailed february 3, 2025. Owners may contact subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is wra-24.
Full defect summary
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.
Transmission: park/neutral start interlock switch
Risk: An inoperative inhibitor switch may prevent the reverse lights from illuminating and the rearview camera image from displaying, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the inhibitor switch, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed january 8, 2024. Owners may contact subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2783. Subaru's number for this recall is wrq-23.
Full defect summary
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.
Transmission: chain/belt
Risk: An improperly secured drive chain may slip and break, causing a loss of drive power and increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will reprogram the tcu, inspect tcu data for chain slip, and visually inspect the chain guide. If evidence of chain slippage or damage is found, the transmission will be replaced. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed august 24, 2022. Owners may contact subaru's customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is wrk-22. This recall is an expansion of previous recall number 21v-955.
Full defect summary
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.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2021 Subaru Legacy
- What are the most common problems with the 2021 Subaru Legacy?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: other or unspecified (7 complaints); visibility and wipers (6 complaints); air bags (6 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2021 Subaru Legacy have?
- 3 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from March 22, 2024 (air bags). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2021 a bad year for the Subaru Legacy?
- It is 23rd of 26 Legacy model years by number of complaints, with 31 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.