2013 SUBARU LEGACY Safety Overview
The 2013 SUBARU LEGACY has been closely monitored for safety issues.
Official NHTSA Recalls
The NHTSA has issued 12 official safety recalls for this vehicle. Key affected components include:
- Air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module
- Electrical system:ignition:switch
- Parking brake
Severe Defect Warnings
Notably, some of these defects carry severe risks, such as an inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Consumer Complaints
To date, there have been no consumer complaints filed with the NHTSA for this model year.
Why It Matters
Staying informed about these safety records is critical for SUBARU LEGACY owners to ensure ongoing reliability and safety on the road. Always consult an authorized dealer for official remedy repairs.
Latest Vehicle Recalls
Subaru of America, Inc.
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
NHTSA Recall 20V001000: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Subaru of America, Inc.
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
NHTSA Recall 20V002000: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Subaru of America, Inc.
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
NHTSA Recall 20V003000: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Subaru of America, Inc.
The engine turning off unexpectedly can increase the risk of a crash. If a crash occurs under this condition, the air bag may not deploy, increasing the risk of injury.
NHTSA Recall 19V297000: The engine turning off unexpectedly can increase the risk of a crash. Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Subaru of America, Inc.
An explosion of an inflator within the passenger frontal air bag module may result in sharp metal fragments striking the front seat passenger, driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
NHTSA Recall 19V007000: An explosion of an inflator within the passenger frontal air bag module may... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Subaru of America, Inc.
An explosion of an inflator within the passenger frontal air bag module may result in sharp metal fragments striking the front seat passenger, driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
NHTSA Recall 19V008000: An explosion of an inflator within the passenger frontal air bag module may... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Subaru of America, Inc.
An explosion of an inflator within the passenger frontal air bag module may result in sharp metal fragments striking the front seat passenger, driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
NHTSA Recall 19V009000: An explosion of an inflator within the passenger frontal air bag module may... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Subaru of America, Inc.
A vehicle rollaway can increase the risk of a crash.
NHTSA Recall 18V626000: A vehicle rollaway can increase the risk of a crash. Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Subaru of America, Inc.
An explosion of an inflator within the passenger frontal air bag module may result in sharp metal fragments striking the front seat passenger, driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
NHTSA Recall 18V012000: An explosion of an inflator within the passenger frontal air bag module may... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Subaru of America, Inc.
If the windshield wiper motor overheats, the wipers may fail, reducing driver visibility and increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, the wiper motor cover may melt, increasing the risk of a fire.
NHTSA Recall 16V694000: If the windshield wiper motor overheats, the wipers may fail, reducing... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Subaru is recalling certain model year 2013 Outback and Legacy vehicles manufactured from Februar...
If the shafts become disengaged, the driver would lose the ability to steer the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA Recall 13V194000: If the shafts become disengaged, the driver would lose the ability to steer... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Subaru is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 Legacy and Outback vehicles equipped with an aut...
The engine may inadvertently start and run for up to fifteen minutes. The engine may continue to start and stop until the fob battery is depleted, or until the vehicle runs out of fuel. If the vehicle is parked in an enclosed area, there is a risk of carbon monoxide build-up which may cause headaches, dizziness or, in extreme cases, unconsciousness and/or asphyxiation.
NHTSA Recall 13V061000: The engine may inadvertently start and run for up to fifteen minutes. Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Recent Complaints
No complaints reported.