2015 Subaru Legacy Recalls

NHTSA lists 3 open recalls for the 2015 Subaru Legacy. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer, however old the vehicle is.

Recall data as of Oct 16, 2026 — NHTSA. For a live answer, run the check yourself, or see the latest recalls.

Electronic Stability Control (esc)

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.
What to do:
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.

NHTSA campaign 16V251000 — quote this at the dealer.Reported Apr 27, 2016.

Driveline Driveshaft

POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT

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.
What to do:
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.

NHTSA campaign 15V502000 — quote this at the dealer.Reported Aug 10, 2015.

Crash Imminent Braking

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: CRASH IMMINENT BRAKING

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.
What to do:
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.

NHTSA campaign 15V366000 — quote this at the dealer.Reported Jun 12, 2015.

Owner complaints

160filed with NHTSA · 4 in the last 12 months
Filed by yearpeak 2015
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Electrical System
37
Visibility/Wiper
36
Engine
23
Power Train
15

15 involved a crash · 3 a fire · 10 injuries

Reported by owners to NHTSA and not verified. Complaints often surface a problem months before a recall.

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Other Subaru Legacy years

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Subaru Legacy, every year

How recall repairs work

  • Repairs are free at any franchised Subaru dealer — regardless of the vehicle's age or whether you bought it new.
  • Bring the NHTSA campaign number; it's printed on each recall above and on the sheet you can print here.
  • Call ahead: some recalls are announced before parts are available, and the dealer can tell you when yours are in.
  • Your VIN tells the dealer whether your exact vehicle is affected — the free check accepts one and never stores it.

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