Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2010 Subaru legacy has 18 recalls, 150 complaints.
18
Recalls
150
Complaints
N/A
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
18V626000
PARKING BRAKE
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2010-2014 Subaru Legacy and Outback vehicles equipped with a manual transmission. The electroni...
19V007000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2010-2013 Forester, 2010-2014 Tribeca, WRX, Outback, Legacy, and 2010-2011 Impreza vehicles sold...
19V009000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2010-2014 Tribeca, WRX, Legacy and Outback vehicles, 2010-2011 Impreza vehicles and 2010-2013 Fo...
19V008000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2010-2014 Tribeca, WRX, Outback, and Legacy vehicles, 2010-2011 Impreza vehicles and 2010-2013 F...
20V002000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Forester, 2003-2006 Baja, 2004-2011 Impreza, 2004-2014 WRX (including STI), 2003-2014 ...
20V001000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Forester, 2003-2006 Baja, 2004-2011 Impreza, 2004-2014 WRX (STI included), 2003-2014 L...
20V003000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Forester, 2003-2006 Baja, 2004-2011 Impreza, 2004-2014 WRX (including STI), 2003-2014 ...
19V297000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Forester vehicles, 2008-2011 Impreza vehicles, 2008-2014 WRX vehicles, 2005-2014 Legac...
18V012000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Legacy, Forester, Tribeca, WRX and Outback vehicles, and 2009-2011 Impreza vehicles so...
16V694000
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 Legacy vehicles manufactured November 26, 2008, to June 7, 2013, and 2010-2...
17V014000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2005-2006 Subaru Baja, 2006-2011 Impreza (including WRX and STI models), 2006-2012 Tribeca, 2009...
18V013000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2009-2010 Tribeca, Impreza, Forester, WRX, Legacy, and Outback vehicles sold, or ever registered...
16V358000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2003-2004 Legacy, Outback, 2009-2011 Legacy, Outback, Forester, 2006-2011 Impreza, Tr...
13V061000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Subaru is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 Legacy and Outback vehicles equipped with an automatic or CVT transmission and an Audiovox remote eng...
12V602000
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Subaru is recalling certain model year 2010 and 2011 Legacy and Outback vehicles, certain model year 2006 through 2012 Tribeca vehicles sold before Ja...
10V326000
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
SUBARU IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 AND 2011 OUTBACK AND LEGACY PASSENGER VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM APRIL 28 THROUGH JUNE 23, 2010. DUE TO A...
10V283000
STEERING:COLUMN
SUBARU IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 OUTBACK AND LEGACY PASSENGER VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM FEBRUARY 16, 2009 THROUGH APRIL 12, 2010. THE WIR...
10V196000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS
SUBARU IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 OUTBACK AND LEGACY PASSENGER VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 31 THROUGH DECEMBER 1, 2009. A CRACK OR SPLI...
Overall
Not Rated
Front Crash
Not Rated
Side Crash
Not Rated
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2010 Subaru Legacy 4-DR. w/SAB
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 2, 2026 | STRUCTURE | The contact owns a 2010 Subaru Legacy. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed... |
| Dec 6, 2025 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Notice significant rust or corrosion on my 2010 Subaru Legacy, especially on the subframe. Had it pr... |
| Oct 27, 2025 | AIR BAGS | Vehicle was involved in a front-end collision in which the Airbag failed to deploy. The vehicle ha... |
| Sep 4, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Stalling at stop lights. More often when it's cold and rainy. This happens to me at minimum 4x a da... |
| Feb 21, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES | 4 WAY REAR BRAKE LINE JUNCTION BOX IS SEVERELY CORRODED/RUSTED AND LEAKING BRAKE FLUID, WHICH COULD ... |
| Feb 8, 2024 | SUSPENSION | The front subframe of my 2010 Subaru is completely rusted through and is available for inspection. ... |
| Sep 5, 2023 | POWER TRAIN | The contact’s wife owns a 2010 Subaru Legacy. The contact stated that while driving at undisclosed s... |
| Jul 5, 2023 | STRUCTURE | The subframe failed. We were told it should not be used till the part is completely replaced. This w... |
| May 22, 2023 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | While driving heard a loud crunching noise coming from front driveside wheel area car was hard to co... |
| Feb 1, 2023 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | I had a episode of sudden unintended acceleration while I was driving in the highway. If I would let... |
| Aug 6, 2022 | SUSPENSION,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Front subframe has rotted away in several spots. This makes the vehicle extremely unsafe to drive. W... |
| Aug 1, 2022 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I was driving home and heard loud creaking and grinding noises from the front of the car, especially... |
| Jul 14, 2022 | ENGINE | Head gasket keeps getting blown not only that overheats after fixtures with the radiator pressure no... |
| May 1, 2022 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | I’m having an issue with my vehicle stalling when I brake and when I come to a stop slowly or on an ... |
| Apr 11, 2022 | SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE | Three identical instances. 1. Was driving down road came to stop light pushed brakes and car stalled... |
| Apr 4, 2022 | ENGINE | Subaru refuses to do a recall for their CVT transmission issue even though this is a know issue with... |
| Mar 31, 2022 | STRUCTURE | 1. Dealer confirmed the car frame is rusted and a safety issue 2. Dealer confirmed the car frame is ... |
| Mar 29, 2022 | ENGINE | 1. Car stalls when slowing down 2. Safety issue dealer has listed as torque issue and as safety issu... |
| Mar 29, 2022 | ENGINE | 1. When coming to a stop the vehicle will shudder and stall. Vehicle drives fine until slowing down... |
| Oct 12, 2021 | POWER TRAIN | Torque Converter failure - car stalls/shuts off when braking hard. This is a huge safety hazard. ... |