Electrical complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2016 Subaru Legacy has 45 NHTSA electrical complaints and 0 electrical-related recalls.
45
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 11, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 17, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Battery continuously dies, likely due to a parasitic drain, and it is extremely hard-taking up to 15... |
| Jun 16, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Car battery dies after the vehicle sits for longer periods (approximately 2 weeks or more?). Roadsid... |
| Dec 10, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | The contact owns a 2016 Subaru Legacy. The contact stated that while driving at 60 MPH, the check en... |
| Oct 12, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Battery has failed twice in a matter of a year. Both batteries were top of the line and no reason c... |
| Jul 5, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I've own a 2016 Subaru Legacy Limited 3.6, for coming on 2 years. In the last 3 months I've had to r... |
| May 31, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Replaced battery but still all dash lights come on I lose power and it dies. I can jump start it and... |
| Jan 6, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Consistent problems with parasitic battery drain. If the car is ever left to sit for more than two ... |
| Dec 23, 2022 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Battery drainage issue: Battery failed in my 2016 Subaru legacy in 2019, replaced with a new battery... |
| Dec 13, 2022 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | BATTERY DIED BECAUSE OF A DRAIN PROBLEM. I HAD TO REPLACE 2 BATTERIES IN ONE YEAR AND TEN MONTHS. HO... |
| Oct 2, 2022 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Having a problem with battery draining while the car is turned off. Experienced it previously 24,09... |
| Sep 26, 2022 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Start up issues, often need to jump vehicle with a relatively new battery. Power window issues |
| Aug 22, 2022 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | I bought the car used in 07/2020. Took the vehicle to get it checked at a Subaru Dealership Service ... |
| Aug 16, 2022 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | UNKNOWN- Car electrical system drains battery to the point, after short drives, does not have suffi... |
| Jan 21, 2022 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Hello! I have a 2016 Subaru Legacy and have been experiencing issues with battery drain over the las... |
| Jul 23, 2021 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Ignition key stuck in ignition. Cannot remove the key, risk of theft or child entering vehicle and ... |
| Jul 16, 2021 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | My battery keeps dying. I just had to replace it for the second time this year. Used 2 brands, one f... |
| Jun 5, 2021 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Battery discharges very quickly and also isn't able to power up the vehicle on a cold day. The orig... |
| May 20, 2021 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Battery drain after 2 years. Can be inspected. Not yet confirmed by independent sources or inspected... |
| May 15, 2021 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | BATTERY IS BEING DRAINED WHEN VEHICLE SITS. I HAVE REPLACED THE BATTERY 2 YEARS AGO AND IS NEEDING ... |
| May 3, 2021 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? ... |