repaired · 2017 Q3
Electronic stability control (ESC)
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.
2015 Subaru LegacyProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 160 owner complaints about the 2015 Subaru Legacy, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 15V-366 the manufacturer reports only 94% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 5, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Bull-Doser, Public domain.
Complaints by system
Where the 2015 Subaru Legacy has problems
160 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
37Electrical system5 crash/fire/injury
36Visibility/wiper
23Engine4 crash/fire/injury
15Power train1 crash/fire/injury
14Vehicle speed control6 crash/fire/injury
14Fuel/propulsion system3 crash/fire/injury
12Service brakes
10Air bags
10Structure
3317 other systems2 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 37 | 5 |
| Visibility/wiper | 36 | 0 |
| Engine | 23 | 4 |
| Power train | 15 | 1 |
| Vehicle speed control | 14 | 6 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 14 | 3 |
| Service brakes | 12 | 3 |
| Air bags | 10 | 5 |
| Structure | 10 | 4 |
| 17 other systems | 33 | 2 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
2015 Subaru Legacy recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2016 Q4
Power train: automatic transmission
Risk. If the transmission oil leaks onto the exhaust pipe, there is a possible risk of fire.
repaired · 2016 Q4
Brake lights: switch
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…
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Subaru.
Best & worst years
2015 vs. every other Legacy year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Legacy median. How we score
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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
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NHTSA crash tests
2015 Subaru Legacy safety ratings
2015 Subaru Legacy 4 DR AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 5 stars (10.1% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Optional
- Lane departure warning: Optional
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2015 Subaru Legacy, and the recalls they led to.
- Desiccated Air Bag Inflator RuptureOpen
In owners' words
What Legacy owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
I have had several battery issues that I just believed to be bad luck and would get a new battery under warranty but it has gotten worse lately. It led me to look online and I notice I am not nearly the only one as this complaint has been brought up my numerous people. It is in regards to my 2015…
We have owned two 2015 Subaru Legacy sedans. Both of them have had major battery problems. We've had to have battery tenders (trickle-chargers) installed on both cars, and we're still having battery problems. We've been stuck in various parking lots, unable to start the car, and had to get jumps…
Car battery is draining very frequently which is causing the battery to die. Even for short periods of not using the car, the will fail to start due to the drained battery.
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