How common are windshield problems on the 2022 Subaru Legacy?

NHTSA lists 17 Visibility & Wipers complaints for the 2022 Legacy, which is 53% of the 32 total complaints filed for that model year — the highest share among all Legacy model years in the data.

Is there a recall for windshield cracking on the 2022 Subaru Legacy?

No. NHTSA shows no related recalls tied to Visibility & Wipers for the 2022 Legacy, based on the data provided.

At what mileage do these windshield complaints happen?

The median reported mileage at failure is 2,000 miles, though many complaints do not list a mileage.

Do these windshield issues involve crashes or injuries?

NHTSA records show 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries tied to these Visibility & Wipers complaints for the 2022 Legacy.

How does 2022 compare to other Legacy years for this issue?

The 53% share for 2022 is higher than every other model year listed, including 2020's 55 complaints (55% share) and 2019's 51 complaints (41% share).

2022 Subaru Legacy Visibility & Wipers Problems

NHTSA lists 17 Visibility & Wipers complaints for the 2022 Subaru Legacy, 53% of all complaints filed for this year — the highest share of any Legacy model year. Most describe windshield cracks appearing with little or no impact. No related recall is on file.

Visibility & Wipers complaints: 17; 53% of 32
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 2,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical visibility and wiper symptoms owners report

Owners report windshield cracks that start small from a minor stone or pebble strike and then spread rapidly across the glass within moments.
Several describe cracks appearing with no impact at all, starting at the bottom center or edge of the windshield and spreading upward or across in an S-shape.
Some report cracks forming overnight while the car was parked, with no chips or impact marks visible.
One owner reported the front windshield delaminating starting at the edge and spreading across the glass.
One complaint noted the windshield cracked while the vehicle was at a standstill, at 2,000 miles, requiring replacement.
A few owners mention that spreading cracks obstructed forward visibility or interfered with the EyeSight camera system.

When 2022 Subaru Legacy visibility and wiper complaints were filed

First complaint Dec 22, 2021, latest Jan 14, 2026.

17 complaints filed with NHTSA from Dec 2021 to Jan 2026; peak Jan 2022 (2).

Visibility & Wipers recalls for the 2022 Subaru Legacy

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Visibility & Wipers complaints by Legacy model year

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

200516 (9%)
20061 (1%)
20072 (6%)
20083 (5%)
20094 (6%)
20104 (3%)
20112 (1%)
20124 (4%)
20131 (2%)
20146 (11%)
201541 (26%)
201618 (12%)
201735 (29%)
201832 (27%)
201951 (41%)
202066 (55%)
20216 (19%)
202217 (53%)
20232 (20%)
20244 (24%)
20250 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are windshield problems on the 2022 Subaru Legacy?: NHTSA lists 17 Visibility & Wipers complaints for the 2022 Legacy, which is 53% of the 32 total complaints filed for that model year — the highest share among all Legacy model years in the data.
Is there a recall for windshield cracking on the 2022 Subaru Legacy?: No. NHTSA shows no related recalls tied to Visibility & Wipers for the 2022 Legacy, based on the data provided.
At what mileage do these windshield complaints happen?: The median reported mileage at failure is 2,000 miles, though many complaints do not list a mileage.
Do these windshield issues involve crashes or injuries?: NHTSA records show 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries tied to these Visibility & Wipers complaints for the 2022 Legacy.
How does 2022 compare to other Legacy years for this issue?: The 53% share for 2022 is higher than every other model year listed, including 2020's 55 complaints (55% share) and 2019's 51 complaints (41% share).