Electrical complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2018 Subaru Legacy has 34 NHTSA electrical complaints and 1 electrical-related recall.
34
Complaints
1
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026
18V773000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2018 Subaru Legacy and Outback vehicles. Due to a software error, the low fuel warning light ma...
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 20, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,LANE DEPARTURE | The infotainment touchscreen in my 2018 Subaru Legacy experiences “ghost touch,” where the screen re... |
| Aug 18, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,WHEELS,SERVICE BRAKES | I front passenger window stop working and does not roll up and down. I had this issue and reported t... |
| May 30, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | While Driving my car, i was not able to use the power locks for my front driver and passenger window... |
| May 23, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2018 Subaru Legacy. The contact stated that the display touch screen laminated co... |
| May 1, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The navigation/radio screen stopped responding to touch but continues to randomly press buttons. Whi... |
| Apr 14, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The issue began as air bubbles appearing on the center touchscreen. This has escalated to the screen... |
| Mar 13, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The radio on this model, just as some of the later Subaru models, does things on its own, such as sw... |
| Jun 2, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The software on starlink on Subaru has been a huge burden while driving or in parking mode.When dri... |
| Mar 1, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY/WIPER | MAR 2024: 2018 Subaru Legacy, 36,000-miles. (1) Front Windshield had crack in it randomly one day. C... |
| Jan 29, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE,LANE DEPARTURE | My car's belt had been screeching for a few weeks. I was planning on taking my car in the next day. ... |
| Jan 4, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The Driver Side Rear View when I started the Car back in January of 2024 after car had been running ... |
| Dec 28, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | During regular use of the radio and head unit, at times the touch screen or controls, dials, buttons... |
| Oct 1, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 8 inch Starlink Multimedia System screen delamination causing display for backup camera to not be di... |
| Jun 1, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | I am writing to raise a serious and ongoing issue regarding the infotainment system in my 2018 Subar... |
| Apr 12, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2018 SUBARU LEGACY CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARD TO BATTERY ISSUE. THE CONSUMER STATED THEY HAVE TO GET ... |
| Dec 16, 2022 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Subaru battery drainage defect. CAN electrical system causing battery to drain when car isn't runnin... |
| Oct 1, 2022 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The entire radio screen is delaminating. The dealer said it needed updated. They said they updated i... |
| Sep 21, 2022 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Premature battery failure, defective battery or electrical parts failure. |
| Jul 17, 2022 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Battery Fail on 2018 Legacy Sport Model. No warning or indication. Went in the car evening of Jul... |
| Jul 17, 2022 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | I forgot to add a item to my issue with the battery change - With changing the battery items acted... |