2022 Subaru Legacy Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Good The 2022 Subaru Legacy ranks 14th out of 21 model years with a complaint index of 35 and a Good verdict, meaning it performs better than most other Legacy years. It has 32 complaints, 2 recalls, and no reported deaths or injuries.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 35/100
- #14 of 21 Legacy years
- Verdict
- Good
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 32
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 2
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 3
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
- 0
- Top issue
- Visibility & Wipers
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 28.5
- 25.5 city / 33.5 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
Top 2022 Subaru Legacy problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Visibility & Wipers17 (53%)
- Other8 (25%)
- Electrical System3 (9%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras3 (9%)
- Engine2 (6%)
- Lane Departure2 (6%)
- Airbags1 (3%)
- Steering1 (3%)
- Structure & Body1 (3%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires1 (3%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Windshields have cracked spontaneously, sometimes at a standstill or after minor stone impacts, with one failure reported at 2,000 miles.
- Some owners describe windshield delamination starting at the edge and spreading across the glass.
- The touchscreen has been reported to freeze randomly, disabling cruise control, emergency braking, and lane-keep assist for periods lasting up to several minutes.
- EyeSight collision-avoidance system has reportedly failed to warn or brake for a vehicle crossing into the driver's path.
- Owners describe lane departure assist steering the car toward a hazard instead of away from it.
- The engine has been reported to accelerate independently at low speeds while parking, leading to collisions.
- The DCM/Telematics unit has reportedly failed more than once, disabling remote app controls even after replacement.
2022 Subaru Legacy recalls
2 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- 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.
- 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
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2022 Subaru Legacy reliable?
- NHTSA data gives the 2022 Legacy a complaint index of 35 and a Good verdict, ranking 14th out of 21 model years. It has 32 complaints and 2 recalls, with no reported deaths or injuries.
- What are the most common problems with the 2022 Subaru Legacy?
- Visibility & Wipers issues make up 53% of complaints, mostly spontaneous windshield cracking, with a median failure mileage of 2,000 miles. Electrical System and Collision Avoidance & Cameras issues each account for 9% of complaints.
- Does the 2022 Subaru Legacy have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2022 Legacy: one for an Occupant Detection System sensor capacitor in the airbag system, and one for a transmission inhibitor switch that can fail due to water intrusion from an insufficient weld.
- How does the 2022 Legacy compare to other Legacy years?
- The 2022 model's complaint index of 35 is far below the worst years, such as 2015 with an index of 100 and 2010 with 95, both rated Avoid. It sits between 2021 (index 15, Best) and 2023 (index 0, Best).
- Were there any crashes reported for the 2022 Subaru Legacy?
- NHTSA records 3 crashes and 1 fire tied to 2022 Legacy complaints, with no reported injuries or deaths.