How many fuel system complaints does the 2015 Subaru Legacy have?

NHTSA lists 15 Fuel System complaints for the 2015 Legacy, which is 9% of the 159 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2015 Subaru Legacy fuel system?

No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this fuel system issue on the 2015 Legacy.

At what mileage do fuel system problems show up on the 2015 Legacy?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for Fuel System complaints is 11,900 miles.

Did any 2015 Legacy fuel system complaints involve crashes or injuries?

Yes. NHTSA data shows 3 crashes and 5 injuries linked to Fuel System complaints on the 2015 Legacy, with no fires reported.

How does the 2015 Legacy compare to other Legacy years for fuel system complaints?

The 2015 Legacy's 9% share of complaints in the Fuel System area is higher than most other years listed, such as 2016 at 2% and 2018 at 7%.

2015 Subaru Legacy Fuel System Problems

NHTSA lists 15 Fuel System complaints for the 2015 Subaru Legacy, 9% of its 159 total complaints — the highest share among Legacy model years shown. The median mileage at failure was 11,900 miles, and owners reported 3 crashes and 5 injuries in this area. No related recalls are listed.

Fuel System complaints: 15; 9% of 159
Crashes reported: 3
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 5
Median mileage: 11,900 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical fuel system symptoms owners report

Fuel door or gas cap release lever fails to open the filler door, sometimes requiring repeated pulls or prying the door open by hand.
Owners describe unintended acceleration or deceleration events where the car speeds up or slows down without driver input, in some cases leading to a crash.
Some drivers report the vehicle hesitates for several seconds after pressing the gas pedal, then lurches forward unexpectedly.
Gas splashes back out of the fuel tank filler when refueling, especially when the pump shuts off under pressure.
A dealer attempt to fix a sticking fuel door release using a service bulletin did not resolve the problem for at least one owner.

When 2015 Subaru Legacy fuel system complaints were filed

First complaint Mar 9, 2015, latest Feb 27, 2026.

15 complaints filed with NHTSA from Mar 2015 to Feb 2026; peak Jul 2015 (2).

Fuel System recalls for the 2015 Subaru Legacy

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Fuel System complaints by Legacy model year

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

200527 (15%)
200616 (18%)
20070 (0%)
20083 (5%)
20091 (2%)
20105 (3%)
20117 (4%)
20122 (2%)
20131 (2%)
20141 (2%)
201515 (9%)
20163 (2%)
20174 (3%)
20188 (7%)
20195 (4%)
20201 (1%)
20210 (0%)
20220 (0%)
20230 (0%)
20240 (0%)
20251 (17%)

Frequently asked questions

How many fuel system complaints does the 2015 Subaru Legacy have?: NHTSA lists 15 Fuel System complaints for the 2015 Legacy, which is 9% of the 159 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2015 Subaru Legacy fuel system?: No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this fuel system issue on the 2015 Legacy.
At what mileage do fuel system problems show up on the 2015 Legacy?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for Fuel System complaints is 11,900 miles.
Did any 2015 Legacy fuel system complaints involve crashes or injuries?: Yes. NHTSA data shows 3 crashes and 5 injuries linked to Fuel System complaints on the 2015 Legacy, with no fires reported.
How does the 2015 Legacy compare to other Legacy years for fuel system complaints?: The 2015 Legacy's 9% share of complaints in the Fuel System area is higher than most other years listed, such as 2016 at 2% and 2018 at 7%.