repaired · 2026 Q3
Occupant classification: front passenger
Risk. An air bag that does not deploy during a crash can increase the risk of injury.
2022 Subaru LegacyProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 34 owner complaints about the 2022 Subaru Legacy, most often about the visibility/wiper. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 24V-227 the manufacturer reports only 71% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 2, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2022 Subaru Legacy has problems
34 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
16Visibility/wiper
4Forward collision avoidance2 crash/fire/injury
3Electrical system
2Air bags
2Lane departure
2Vehicle speed control
1Steering
1Structure
1Tires
44 other systems2 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Visibility/wiper | 16 | 0 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 4 | 2 |
| Electrical system | 3 | 0 |
| Air bags | 2 | 1 |
| Lane departure | 2 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 2 | 2 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 |
| 4 other systems | 4 | 2 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2022 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 · 2025 Q4
Automatic transmission: park/neutral start interlock switch
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.
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
2022 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
'90'91'92'93'94'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2022 Subaru Legacy safety ratings
2022 Subaru Legacy 4 DR AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★
- Rollover: 5 stars (10.1% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Standard
- Lane departure warning: Standard
In owners' words
What Legacy owners report
Recent visibility/wiper complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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…
I have the touring model with defrosters under the windshield. This is the second time I have had my windshield cracked vertically in a year. Both scenarios include a cold snap to about 20 degrees. First one broke in the parking lot after warming up the car (windshield heat and defrosters on) This…
In April 2024 a small rock hit my windshield and it immediately cracked. I’ve had rocks hit the windshield on other vehicles but usually nothing is visible or worse case it was a chip. The 3-4 inch crack grew to over a foot by the next day. I had it repaired at Safelite and had to pay the $500…
Own a 2022 Legacy?
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