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2015 Subaru Legacy Recalls & Safety Report
The following open safety recalls are on record with the U.S. NHTSA for the 2015 Subaru Legacy. Recalls apply to specific VINs and build ranges. Check your VIN to confirm which affect your vehicle.
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) Critical safety
Summary: 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.
Remedy: 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 · Manufacturer: Subaru of America, Inc. · Reported: 2016-04-27
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT Critical safety
Summary: 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.
Remedy: 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 · Manufacturer: Subaru of America, Inc. · Reported: 2015-08-10 · Powertrain
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: CRASH IMMINENT BRAKING Critical safety
Summary: 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.
Remedy: 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 · Manufacturer: Subaru of America, Inc. · Reported: 2015-06-12
Recall summary
This 2015 Subaru Legacy has 3 open recalls on record with the U.S. NHTSA.
By affected component
- ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) — 1 recall
- POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT — 1 recall
- FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: CRASH IMMINENT BRAKING — 1 recall
By severity
- Critical safety — 3
Most recent recall reported: 2016-04-27.
Recall data is sourced from the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2015 Subaru Legacy have open recalls?
Yes — there are 3 open NHTSA safety recalls on record for the 2015 Subaru Legacy. Recalls apply to specific VIN and build ranges, so check your exact VIN to confirm which affect your vehicle.
How do I check if a recall applies to my exact VIN?
This page lists recalls at the model level. Enter your 17-character VIN on our free VIN lookup to see which recalls apply to your specific car and to monitor it for new ones.
Who pays for a recall repair?
Safety recall repairs are performed free of charge by a franchised dealer for the affected make — the manufacturer covers the cost. Start by confirming your VIN is affected, then contact a dealer.
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