Does the 2022 Subaru Legacy have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2022 Subaru Legacy, the most recent reported on March 22, 2024 (Air bags: sensor, occupant classification, front passenger). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2022 Subaru Legacy?

Owners have filed 34 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is visibility/wiper (16 complaints), followed by unknown or other (8).

How many 2022 Subaru Legacy complaints mention a crash or fire?

4 of 34 complaints report a crash and 1 a fire; 1 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2022 Subaru Legacy recalls and problems

2 recalls and 34 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2022 Subaru Legacy.

recalls

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2022 Subaru Legacy recalls

Air bags: sensor, occupant classification, front passenger

NHTSA campaign 24V227000 · reported March 22, 2024 · Subaru of America, Inc. · 118,723 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Outback and Legacy vehicles. A capacitor in the sensors for the Occupant Detection System (ODS) may crack and short circuit, which can prevent the front passenger air bag from deploying in a crash.
The risk: An air bag that does not deploy during a crash can increase the risk of injury.
The fix: Dealers will replace the ODS sensors on the front passenger seat, free of charge. Owner notifications were mailed February 3, 2025. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRA-24.

Power train: automatic transmission, park/neutral start interlock switch

NHTSA campaign 23V755000 · reported November 9, 2023 · Subaru of America, Inc. · 95,830 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: Subaru of America, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2021 Crosstrek, 2022 Forester, 2021-2023 Legacy, and Outback vehicles. An insufficient weld may allow water to enter the inhibitor switch, causing it to fail.
The risk: An inoperative inhibitor switch may prevent the reverse lights from illuminating and the rearview camera image from displaying, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Dealers will replace the inhibitor switch, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 8, 2024. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2783. Subaru's number for this recall is WRQ-23.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Visibility/wiper16
Unknown or other8
Forward collision avoidance4
Electrical system3
Air bags2
Lane departure2
Vehicle speed control2
Engine1
Power train1
Service brakes1

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Oct 2, 2026 · Power train
On September 19, 2026, at approximately 93,500 miles, my vehicle suddenly lost drive power while I was driving in active traffic at about 22 to 23 mph (based on scan tool freeze frame data). Another vehicle was close behind me, and the sudden loss of propulsion created a real risk of a rear-end collision. I was able…

Sep 29, 2026 · Air bags · crash reported
The vehicle engaged the automatic braking system also known as phantom breaking while there was no objects on the roadway at the time of the incident it was 5:15 a.m. dark and light rain when approaching a curve on the road driving approximately 30 mph the system engaged and applied the brakes in the curve which in…

Jul 6, 2026 · Forward collision avoidance · crash reported
Driving my car at 39mph and approaching a vehicle stopped at an intersection perpendicular to my left, she accelerated into my path and Subaru eyesight provided no warning and did not attempt to break at all before the collision occurred. I was able to slow to maybe 15 mph but disappointed eyesight did not work as…

Apr 10, 2026 · Engine · crash reported
I experienced unintended acceleration while operating my vehicle. I was slowly pulling into a parking space at a gym when, without warning, the vehicle suddenly accelerated rapidly forward. I did not intentionally press the accelerator at that time. The unexpected acceleration caused the vehicle to surge ahead and…

Jan 14, 2026 · Visibility/wiper
Safety Hazard: Subaru Sun Visor I own a 2022 Subaru Legacy, the first new car I've ever owned. The visor (to protect eyes from the sun) is too short and not wide enough. The seat is raised as high as it will go. I CAN'T position myself to protect my eyes from the Sun. On 1/8/26, I left my home at 7:45 a.m. Around the…

Legacy model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
2019	3	123	2	1
2020	6	121	1	1
2021	3	31	0	0
2022	2	34	4	1
2023	2	10	2	0
2024	0	17	1	1
2025	0	6	0	0

Across all years, the 2005 Legacy has the most complaints (184). All Subaru Legacy years →

Questions

Does the 2022 Subaru Legacy have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2022 Subaru Legacy, the most recent reported on March 22, 2024 (Air bags: sensor, occupant classification, front passenger). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2022 Subaru Legacy?: Owners have filed 34 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is visibility/wiper (16 complaints), followed by unknown or other (8).
How many 2022 Subaru Legacy complaints mention a crash or fire?: 4 of 34 complaints report a crash and 1 a fire; 1 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received October 2, 2026.