This page covers 2 recalls, NHTSA crash-test ratings and EPA fuel economy for the 2023 Subaru Legacy.
26–30 mpg combined
7.8–9 L/100km
Large Cars
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted. Ranges reflect the 2 tested variants for this model year.
5/5 Overall
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating
The 2023 Subaru Legacy has two recalls, the more serious being a driveshaft defect where the center support bolts can loosen and allow the front end of the driveshaft to detach, raising the risk of a crash.
The second recall involves the transmission's inhibitor switch, which can fail after water intrudes through a faulty weld. When this switch stops working, the reverse lights may not come on and the rearview camera may not display an image when backing up, reducing visibility behind the vehicle.
At a glance
What can fail
A weak weld on the inhibitor switch allows water to enter and damage the switch, causing it to fail.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the inhibitor switch at no cost to you.
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Driver Assistance
Ratings from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP).
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The center support bolts holding the driveshaft may loosen, causing the front end of the driveshaft to disconnect.
What the fix does
Dealers will clean the bolt mounting surfaces and install new bolts at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
