MYRModel Year Report

2015 Subaru Legacy

◆ Worse than typical
2015 Subaru Legacy
RENDERED 2026-08-02T10:12:50.082Z

This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Subaru Legacy Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2015 highlighted. 1987: 1 complaints 1987 1988: 1 complaints 1989: 1 complaints 1990: 81 complaints 1991: 78 complaints 1992: 55 complaints 1992 1993: 77 complaints 1994: 60 complaints 1995: 182 complaints 1996: 123 complaints 1997: 139 complaints 1997 1998: 114 complaints 1999: 94 complaints 2000: 94 complaints 2001: 77 complaints 2002: 54 complaints 2002 2003: 60 complaints 2004: 49 complaints 2005: 182 complaints 2006: 87 complaints 2007: 33 complaints 2007 2008: 65 complaints 2009: 65 complaints 2010: 150 complaints 2011: 167 complaints 2012: 90 complaints 2012 2013: 66 complaints 2014: 53 complaints 2015: 159 complaints 2015 2016: 145 complaints 2017: 118 complaints 2017 2018: 116 complaints 2019: 122 complaints 2020: 121 complaints 2021: 31 complaints 2022: 32 complaints 2022 2023: 10 complaints 2024: 15 complaints 2025: 6 complaints 2025
2015: 159 complaints
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YearComplaints
19871
19881
19891
199081
199178
199255
199377
199460
1995182
1996123
1997139
1998114
199994
200094
200177
200254
200360
200449
2005182
200687
200733
200865
200965
2010150
2011167
201290
201366
201453
2015159
2016145
2017118
2018116
2019122
2020121
202131
202232
202310
202415
20256

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 23%

23% of complaints: electrical system — 37 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
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DRIVING ON FREEWAY WITH CRUISE SET AT 72MPH, REACHED DOWN TO THE CENTER COUNCIL TO GRAB AN ITEM, AND PULLED UP ON THE ELECTRONIC PARKING BRAKE BUTTON. THE BUTTON IS LOCATED TOO CLOSE TO REACHABLE PLACES.

NHTSA ODI report, 20141222

VISIBILITY/WIPER 23%

23% of complaints: visibility/wiper — 36 distinct reports on file.

ENGINE 14%

14% of complaints: engine — 23 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
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I am reporting a Sudden Unintended Deceleration event in my Subaru. The vehicle grinded to a halt without driver input. The car stopped in the left lane of a major highway. We put on our hazards and called the state police for help.

NHTSA ODI report, 20260227

POWER TRAIN 9%

9% of complaints: power train — 15 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 9%

9% of complaints: fuel/propulsion system — 14 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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I am reporting a Sudden Unintended Deceleration event in my Subaru. The vehicle grinded to a halt without driver input. The car stopped in the left lane of a major highway. We put on our hazards and called the state police for help.

NHTSA ODI report, 20260227

SAFETY TIMELINE

▮ 2015 — complaint volume: 159
R 20150720 — exterior lighting, forward collision avoidance

Subaru of America, Inc.

Remedy: Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the driver assist system, free of charge. The recall began on July 20, 2015. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2783. Subaru's number for this recall is WQS-54.

Campaign 15V366000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20150828 — power train

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2015 and 2016 model year Subaru Legacy 4-Door and Outback vehicles manufactured July 3, 2015, to July 27, 2015. Transmission oil may leak from a deformed seal cap on the propeller shaft yoke.

Remedy: Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace the propeller shaft, free of charge. The recall began on August 28, 2015. Owners may contact 1-800-782-2783. Subaru's number for this recall is WQU-56.

Campaign 15V502000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20160520 — electronic stability control (esc)

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2015 Legacy and Outback vehicles manufactured on July 20, 2015.

Remedy: Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will perform an ABS activation, then flush and replace the brake fluid, free of charge. The recall began on May 20, 2016. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2783.

Campaign 16V251000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20210917 — EA (open)

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2015 Subaru Legacy — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (37 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for visibility/wiper issues (36 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine issues (23 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 15V366000 (exterior lighting, forward collision avoidance) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 15V502000 (power train) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 16V251000 (electronic stability control (esc)) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2021 ▲ 2022 ▲ 2007

WORST YEARS

■ 1995 ■ 2005 ■ 2011

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FAQ

Is the 2015 Subaru Legacy reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2015 Subaru Legacy is rated "worse than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2015 Subaru Legacy?

The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 23% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2015 Subaru Legacy have?

3 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.