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2022 Subaru Legacy Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Good

Complaint Index

33/100

#11 most-complained of 16 Legacy years

The 2022 Subaru Legacy has 32 NHTSA complaints, a complaint index of 33, and 2 recalls, earning a 'Good' verdict and ranking 11th worst of 16 model years. Windshield cracking dominates complaints at 53% share.

Complaints
32
Recalls
2
Crashes / fires
3 / 1
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
5 / 5 ★
EPA combined MPG
28.5
25.5 city / 33.5 hwy

Top 2022 Subaru Legacy problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Visibility & Wipers17 (53%)
  2. Other8 (25%)
  3. Electrical System3 (9%)
  4. Collision Avoidance & Cameras3 (9%)
  5. Engine2 (6%)
  6. Lane Departure2 (6%)
  7. Airbags1 (3%)
  8. Steering1 (3%)
  9. Structure & Body1 (3%)
  10. Suspension, Wheels & Tires1 (3%)

What owners report

  • Windshield cracks or delaminates from small road debris impacts, sometimes recurring, with one failure reported at 2,000 miles.
  • Vehicle reportedly accelerates on its own at low speeds while parking or pulling into a driveway, leading to collisions with fixed objects.
  • EyeSight collision avoidance system fails to detect a crossing vehicle and provides no warning or braking before impact.
  • Touch screen and connected smart features (cruise control, emergency braking, lane keep assist) randomly lock up for periods lasting from seconds to minutes.
  • Lane departure/lane keep assist steers the car back toward a hazard instead of away from it, forcing the driver to override the system.
  • DCM/Telematics electrical unit fails repeatedly, disabling remote app controls even after replacement.
2022 Subaru Legacy complaints: complaints filed per month4Jun 2021Apr 2022Dec 2022Apr 2023Mar 2024Jul 2024Feb 2025Jul 2026
39 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jun 2021 to Jul 2026; peak Apr 2023 (4).

2022 Subaru Legacy recalls

2 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.

  1. NHTSA 24V227000Mar 22, 2024Airbags118,723 vehicles

    Air bags:sensor:occupant classification:front passenger

    Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Outback and Legacy vehicles. A capacitor in the sensors for the Occupant Detection System (ODS) may crack and short circuit, which can prevent the front passenger air bag from deploying in a crash.

    Risk: An air bag that does not deploy during a crash can increase the risk of injury.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the ODS sensors on the front passenger seat, free of charge. Owner notifications were mailed February 3, 2025. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRA-24.

  2. NHTSA 23V755000Nov 9, 2023Transmission & Powertrain95,830 vehicles

    Power train:automatic transmission:park/neutral start interlock switch

    Subaru of America, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2021 Crosstrek, 2022 Forester, 2021-2023 Legacy, and Outback vehicles. An insufficient weld may allow water to enter the inhibitor switch, causing it to fail.

    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.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the inhibitor switch, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 8, 2024. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2783. Subaru's number for this recall is WRQ-23.

2022 Subaru Legacy fuel economy and fuel cost

City
25.5 MPG
Highway
33.5 MPG
Combined
28.5 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$2,275
15,000 mi/yr
Fuel
Regular
Current regular gas
$4.32/gal
national avg.

EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.

2022 compared with other Legacy years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100’10’11’12’13’14’15’16’17’18’19’20’21’22’23’24’25
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2020Caution67121628.5
2021Best1331328.5
2022Good3332228.5
2023Best010228
2024Good2717028

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2022 Subaru Legacy reliable?
Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2022 Legacy has a complaint index of 33 and ranks 11th worst out of 16 model years, earning a 'Good' verdict relative to other Legacy years.
What is the biggest problem with the 2022 Subaru Legacy?
Visibility & Wipers is the top problem area, accounting for 17 of 32 complaints (53% share), mostly involving windshield cracking.
Does the 2022 Subaru Legacy have any recalls?
NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2022 Legacy: one for an airbag occupant detection sensor and one for a transmission inhibitor switch that can fail due to water intrusion. Neither is a do-not-drive recall.
How does the 2022 Legacy compare to other Legacy years?
The 2022 Legacy's complaint index of 33 is much lower than Avoid years like 2015 (100) and 2010 (93), and slightly higher than the 2021 model (13) and 2023 model (0).
What is the fuel economy of the 2022 Subaru Legacy?
The EPA rates the 2022 Legacy at 28.5 mpg combined (25.5 city / 33.5 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,275.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.