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All cars · Subaru Legacy · 2022

2022 Subaru Legacy. Advanced data.

The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.

Lemon Index105100 = average car
Complaints29NHTSA, first 3 years
Sold22,605U.S. model year
Per 100K sold128complaints
Year rank#9 of 13#1 = fewest complaints

Engines and drivetrains 2

EngineTransmissionDriveCity / hwy / combinedFuelFuel cost/yr
2.4L 4-cyl turboAuto (AV-S8)AWD24 / 32 / 27Regular$2,300
2.5L 4-cylAuto (AV-S8)AWD27 / 35 / 30Regular$2,100

EPA test versions for this model year. Fuel cost is the EPA's current estimate, not the price in that year.

Complaints by system

SystemShare of complaints
Wipers & visibility52%
Automatic emergency braking14%
Electrical10%
Lane assist7%
Visibility3%

One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.

Severity, all complaints

TotalCrashesFiresInjuriesDeathsTows
3441101

As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.

Recall campaigns 2

  • 24V227000 Mar 2024 Air Bags / Sensor / Occupant Classification / Front Passenger

    Defect. 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.

    Risk. An air bag that does not deploy during a crash can increase the risk of injury.

    Remedy. 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.

  • 23V755000 Nov 2023 Power Train / Automatic Transmission / Park/Neutral Start Interlock Switch

    Defect. 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.

    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.

    Remedy. 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.

Manufacturer communications 382

Subaru filed 382 service communications for this car with NHTSA.

  • Event Data Recorder (EDR) Function of Airbag Module
  • This Service Information Bulletin involves DTC U0254 Lost Communication with Remote Control…

Crash ratings by version

VersionOverallFrontSideRollover
Subaru Legacy 4 DR AWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

Safety equipment

Electronic stabilityForward collision warningLane departure warning
StandardStandardStandard

Nearby model years

YearLemon IndexComplaintsSoldTop system
20191866935,063Wipers & visibility
202040410727,240Wipers & visibility
20211022422,766Wipers & visibility
20221052922,605Wipers & visibility
2023–1025,510Automatic emergency braking
2025–622,212Engine

Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.

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