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2012 Subaru Legacy Brakes Problems

Brakes complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2012 Subaru Legacy has 4 NHTSA brakes complaints and 2 brakes-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2012 Subaru Legacy

Powertrain
32
Engine
12
Airbags
11
Steering
7
Other
7
Brakes
4
Suspension
3
Electrical
3
Visibility
3

4

Complaints

2

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

Brakes Recalls

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...

11V562000

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES

SUBARU IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 IMPREZA SEDANS AND WAGONS (EXCEPT WRX/STI MODELS), MANUFACTURED FROM APRIL 21, 2011, THROUGH NOVEMBER 15, ...

All Brakes Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Jun 4, 2024SERVICE BRAKESThe brake lines of my vehicle were corroded and started leaking brake fluid. The brakes no longer wo...
Apr 4, 2019SERVICE BRAKESTHE ELECTRONIC PARKING BRAKE HAS FAILED AS DETERMINED BY THE MODESTO SUBARU DEALERSHIP DIAGNOSTIC. ...
Nov 28, 2018PARKING BRAKETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 SUBARU LEGACY. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBE...
Oct 8, 2018SERVICE BRAKESBRAKE PEDAL TRAVEL SUDDENLY INCREASED WHILE DRIVING ON RESIDENTIAL STREET. BRAKE PEDAL MUST BE DEPR...

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