Representative model. Photo: Bull-Doser, Wikimedia Commons, Public domain

Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data

2015 Subaru Legacy recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2015 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 3
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 160
Latest campaign: Apr 27, 2016

Recall summary by component3

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Electronic stability control (ESC)	1	Apr 27, 2016	16V251000
Power train	1	Aug 10, 2015	15V502000
Forward collision avoidance	1	Jun 12, 2015	15V366000

Safety recalls3

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

0Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

Apr 27, 2016Latest campaign


Apr 27, 201616V251000	Electronic stability control (ESC) Poor performance of the electronic stability control system when it is activated may result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 16V251000 What's wrong Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2015 Legacy and Outback vehicles manufactured on July 20, 2015. The brake fluid used in these vehicles may contain excess moisture which may adversely affect the performance of the electronic stability control system. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems." Risk Poor performance of the electronic stability control system when it is activated may result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash. 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. Subaru's number for this recall is WTC-64. Campaign NHTSA 16V251000 · Apr 27, 2016
Aug 10, 201515V502000	Power train: driveline driveshaft If the transmission oil leaks onto the exhaust pipe, there is a possible risk of fire. DetailsHide details for campaign 15V502000 What's wrong 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. Risk If the transmission oil leaks onto the exhaust pipe, there is a possible risk of fire. 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 NHTSA 15V502000 · Aug 10, 2015
Jun 12, 201515V366000	Forward collision avoidance: crash imminent braking If the automatic pre-collision braking system does not function as intended, the vehicle will not react to an obstacle in its path, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 15V366000 What's wrong Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2015 Legacy vehicles manufactured March 10, 2014, to April 16, 2015, Outback vehicles manufactured February 24, 2014, to April 16, 2015, Impreza vehicles manufactured September 9, 2014, to April 14, 2015, XV Crosstrek vehicles manufactured October 16, 2014, to April 15, 2015, and 2016 WRX vehicles manufactured March 23, 2015, and equipped with the Eyesight Driver Assist System. If the switch that activates the brake lights fails, the automatic pre-collision braking component of the driver assist system will not function. Risk If the automatic pre-collision braking system does not function as intended, the vehicle will not react to an obstacle in its path, increasing the risk of a crash. 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 NHTSA 15V366000 · Jun 12, 2015

Apr 27, 201616V251000

Electronic stability control (ESC)

Poor performance of the electronic stability control system when it is activated may result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 16V251000

What's wrong: Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2015 Legacy and Outback vehicles manufactured on July 20, 2015. The brake fluid used in these vehicles may contain excess moisture which may adversely affect the performance of the electronic stability control system. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems."
Risk: Poor performance of the electronic stability control system when it is activated may result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
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. Subaru's number for this recall is WTC-64.
Campaign: NHTSA 16V251000 · Apr 27, 2016

Aug 10, 201515V502000

Power train: driveline driveshaft

If the transmission oil leaks onto the exhaust pipe, there is a possible risk of fire.

DetailsHide details for campaign 15V502000

What's wrong: 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.
Risk: If the transmission oil leaks onto the exhaust pipe, there is a possible risk of fire.
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: NHTSA 15V502000 · Aug 10, 2015

Jun 12, 201515V366000

Forward collision avoidance: crash imminent braking

If the automatic pre-collision braking system does not function as intended, the vehicle will not react to an obstacle in its path, increasing the risk of a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 15V366000

What's wrong: Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2015 Legacy vehicles manufactured March 10, 2014, to April 16, 2015, Outback vehicles manufactured February 24, 2014, to April 16, 2015, Impreza vehicles manufactured September 9, 2014, to April 14, 2015, XV Crosstrek vehicles manufactured October 16, 2014, to April 15, 2015, and 2016 WRX vehicles manufactured March 23, 2015, and equipped with the Eyesight Driver Assist System. If the switch that activates the brake lights fails, the automatic pre-collision braking component of the driver assist system will not function.
Risk: If the automatic pre-collision braking system does not function as intended, the vehicle will not react to an obstacle in its path, increasing the risk of a crash.
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: NHTSA 15V366000 · Jun 12, 2015

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Subaru recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

Buying a used 2015 Subaru Legacy? Recalls cover the model; a history report checks one car's title, odometer and accident records. VinAudit history report → Sponsored · disclosure

Owner complaints by component160

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h

160Complaints filed

15Involving a crash

3Involving a fire

10Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Fires	Injuries
Electrical system	37	23	2	2	2
Visibility/wiper	36	23	0	0	0
Unknown or other	28	18	5	0	1
Engine	23	14	3	2	4
Power train	15	9	1	0	0
Fuel/propulsion system	14	9	3	0	5
Vehicle speed control	14	9	6	0	2
Service brakes	13	8	2	0	1
Air bags	10	6	5	0	4
Structure	10	6	3	1	1
Visibility	5	3	0	0	0
Forward collision avoidance	4	3	1	0	3
Suspension	4	3	0	0	0
Seats	3	2	0	0	0
Exterior lighting	3	2	0	0	0

13 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.

Latest reports

Unknown or other
“My 201 5 Subaru Legacy has approximately 49.000 miles. It suffered a drivetrain failure and was towed to a Subaru dealership.”
Filed 10/05/2026 · ODI 11769072
Power train
“2015 Subaru Legacy 2.5i, approximately 48,000 miles. CVT transmission failed suddenly with no prior warning signs. Vehicle was exclusively dealer-serviced for its entire life.”
Filed 03/10/2026 · ODI 11723218
Engine
“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.”
Filed 02/27/2026 · ODI 11721080

Other Subaru Legacy model years

All years: 2024 · 2023 · 2022 · 2021 · 2020 · 2019 · 2018 · 2017 · 2016 · 2015 · 2014 · 2013 · 2012 · 2011 · 2010 · 2009 · 2008 · 2007 · 2006 · 2005 · 2004 · 2003 · 2002 · 2001 · 2000

Other Subaru models

All Subaru models and years →

2015 Subaru Legacy recall questions

How many recalls does the 2015 Subaru Legacy have?

NHTSA lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 2015 Subaru Legacy. The most recent, 16V251000 (reported April 27, 2016), concerns electronic stability control (ESC). Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What is the most common complaint about the 2015 Subaru Legacy?

Electrical system is the most-reported component, named in 37 complaints out of 160 filed with NHTSA (23%). Across all complaints, owners reported 15 crashs and 3 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2015 Subaru Legacy?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Subaru recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Subaru dealer.

Check a specific Subaru by VIN

Free · No signup · US-market vehicles, 1981+

Need the factory options too? See the Subaru build sheet & window sticker guide.