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2017 subaru legacy — Problems, Recalls & Complaints

Aggregated from NHTSA safety recalls and owner complaints. Data updated daily from federal databases.

2
Open Recalls
118
Owner Complaints
6
Reported Injuries
0
Reported Deaths

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2017 subaru legacy Safety Recalls (2)

16V71600006/10/2016
STEERING:COLUMN

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2017 Legacy and Outback vehicles manufactured September 21, 2016, to September 23, 2016. In the affected vehicles, the knee guard bracket may not be properly attached to the steering beam assembly.

Remedy: Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the knee guard welding on each vehicle's steering beam, replacing the beam as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 14, 2016. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2783. Subaru's number for this recall is WTL-72.

16V29200011/05/2016
STEERING:COLUMN

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Legacy and Outback vehicles manufactured February 29, 2016, to May 6, 2016. The steering column on the affected vehicles may have been improperly machined, and as a result, turning the steering wheel may have no effect on the direction of the wheels.

Remedy: Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the lot number on the steering column, replacing the steering column, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began May 13, 2016. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2783 or by visiting http://www.wtd65.service-campaign.com. Subaru's number for this recall is WTD-65. Note: Until the vehicles have been inspected, owners are advised not to drive their vehicles.

Most Common Problems Reported for 2017 subaru legacy

VISIBILITY/WIPER
30
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
25
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
16
AIR BAGS
6
STEERING
6
STRUCTURE
5
POWER TRAIN
3
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
3

Based on 118 owner complaints filed with NHTSA

Safety Incident Summary

10
Crash-Involved Complaints
6
Reported Injuries
0
Reported Deaths

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