How many brake complaints does the 2010 Subaru Legacy have?

NHTSA lists 15 brake-related complaints for the 2010 Subaru Legacy, which is 10% of the 150 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a brake recall for the 2010 Subaru Legacy?

Yes. Recall 18V626000 covers 2010-2014 Legacy and Outback vehicles with a manual transmission where the electronic parking brake may not engage as intended. Subaru dealers replace the EPB actuator assembly free of charge.

At what mileage do brake problems typically show up on the 2010 Legacy?

The median mileage at failure for brake complaints on this model year is 81,500 miles.

Did the brake issues cause any crashes?

NHTSA data shows 1 crash linked to brake complaints for the 2010 Legacy, with no reported fires or injuries.

Is brake complaint volume higher in 2010 than other Legacy years?

The 2010 Legacy's 15 brake complaints and 10% share are lower than the 2005 (18%) and 2008 (22%) model years but higher than 2013 and 2014.

2010 Subaru Legacy Brakes Problems

NHTSA lists 15 brake complaints for the 2010 Subaru Legacy, 10% of all complaints filed for the year, with a median failure mileage of 81,500 miles. A related recall (18V626000) covers a parking brake actuator that may not engage on manual-transmission cars.

Brakes complaints: 15; 10% of 150 complaints
All complaints this year: 150
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 81,500 mi
Related recalls: 1

Typical brake symptoms owners report

Electronic parking brake fails to hold on an incline, triggering a flashing brake warning light without fully engaging.
Owners describe the vehicle rolling after being parked, including one case where the car rolled downhill and crashed because the brakes did not engage.
Traction control or stability control activates unexpectedly and causes braking to fail or the engine to stumble while slowing down.
Brake pipes corrode through near the rear wheel area, leading to a loss of braking pressure over time.
Multiple dashboard warning lights, including brake, cruise, and stability control, illuminate together and flash, sometimes accompanied by stalling.
Some owners who received the recall notice reported long delays before a repair remedy was available.

When 2010 Subaru Legacy brake complaints were filed

First complaint Jun 9, 2010, latest Feb 22, 2024.

15 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jun 2010 to Feb 2024; peak Jun 2010 (1).

Brakes recalls for the 2010 Subaru Legacy

NHTSA 18V626000Sep 13, 2018Brakes27,175 vehicles
Parking brake
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2010-2014 Subaru Legacy and Outback vehicles equipped with a manual transmission. The electronic parking brake (EPB) may not engage as intended, allowing the vehicle to rollaway if the transmission is not in the proper gear when parked.
Risk: A vehicle rollaway can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace the EPB actuator assembly, free of charge. The recall began July 19, 2019. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WTV-81.

Brakes complaints by Legacy model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

200533 (18%)
200612 (14%)
20073 (9%)
200814 (22%)
20099 (14%)
201015 (10%)
201119 (11%)
20127 (8%)
20135 (8%)
20142 (4%)
201514 (9%)
20169 (6%)
20175 (4%)
20187 (6%)
20193 (2%)
20202 (2%)
20212 (6%)
20220 (0%)
20230 (0%)
20241 (6%)
20251 (17%)

Frequently asked questions

How many brake complaints does the 2010 Subaru Legacy have?: NHTSA lists 15 brake-related complaints for the 2010 Subaru Legacy, which is 10% of the 150 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a brake recall for the 2010 Subaru Legacy?: Yes. Recall 18V626000 covers 2010-2014 Legacy and Outback vehicles with a manual transmission where the electronic parking brake may not engage as intended. Subaru dealers replace the EPB actuator assembly free of charge.
At what mileage do brake problems typically show up on the 2010 Legacy?: The median mileage at failure for brake complaints on this model year is 81,500 miles.
Did the brake issues cause any crashes?: NHTSA data shows 1 crash linked to brake complaints for the 2010 Legacy, with no reported fires or injuries.
Is brake complaint volume higher in 2010 than other Legacy years?: The 2010 Legacy's 15 brake complaints and 10% share are lower than the 2005 (18%) and 2008 (22%) model years but higher than 2013 and 2014.