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2021 Subaru Legacy recalls
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2021 Subaru Legacy, filed between July 8, 2022 and March 22, 2024. Each one is below with what is wrong and the free fix.
| Campaign | Filed | Part |
|---|---|---|
| 24V227000 | March 22, 2024 | Air bags: front passenger |
| 23V755000 | November 9, 2023 | Power train: park/neutral start interlock switch |
| 22V485000 | July 8, 2022 | Power train: control module (tcm/pcm/tecm) |
Air bags: front passenger (24V227000)
Filed March 22, 2024
What is wrong. 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.
What could happen. An air bag that does not deploy during a crash can increase the risk of injury.
The fix. 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.
Power train: park/neutral start interlock switch (23V755000)
Filed November 9, 2023
What is wrong. 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.
What could happen. An inoperative inhibitor switch may prevent the reverse lights from illuminating and the rearview camera image from displaying, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix. 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.
Power train: control module (tcm/pcm/tecm) (22V485000)
Filed July 8, 2022
What is wrong. Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Outback and Legacy vehicles. A programming error in the Transmission Control Unit (TCU) may allow the clutch to engage before the drive chain is completely clamped.
What could happen. An improperly secured drive chain may slip and break, causing a loss of drive power and increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix. Dealers will reprogram the TCU, inspect TCU data for chain slip, and visually inspect the chain guide. If evidence of chain slippage or damage is found, the transmission will be replaced. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 24, 2022. Owners may contact Subaru's customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRK-22. This recall is an expansion of previous recall number 21V-955.
Check that your car is on the list
Most campaigns cover only cars built in a certain date range or at a certain plant, so a 2021 Subaru Legacy may or may not be included. The VIN is the only sure test. It is 17 characters, on the dashboard by the windshield and on the driver door jamb sticker. Look up your VIN.
How to confirm the repair is free
- Call any authorized Subaru dealer service desk and give them the VIN and the campaign number from the list above.
- Ask them to confirm the campaign is open for your car. If it is, the parts and labor are covered.
- If the dealer says the part is not in stock, ask for a written note with the date, and ask about a loaner if the notice says not to drive the car.
- Keep the repair order. It shows the campaign number and proves the work was done.
If you already paid for a repair that a recall later covered, Subaru may owe you a refund. Ask the dealer or Subaru customer service about reimbursement, and keep your receipts.
Other model years of the Legacy
- 2023 (2)
- 2022 (2)
- 2020 (6)
- 2019 (3)
- 2018 (3)
- 2017 (2)
- 2016 (3)
- 2015 (3)
- 2014 (10)
- 2013 (12)
- 2012 (16)
- 2011 (16)
- 2010 (18)
- All years
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2021 Subaru Legacy recall questions
How many recalls does the 2021 Subaru Legacy have?
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2021 Subaru Legacy. A campaign can cover only some cars of that model year, so check your VIN to see whether yours is included.
Is a recall repair on a 2021 Subaru Legacy free?
Yes. A safety recall repair is free at an authorized Subaru dealer, whatever the age or mileage of the car and no matter who owns it now.
How do I know if my 2021 Subaru Legacy was already fixed?
Enter the VIN on our recall page. If a campaign is still open, it shows as open. You can also ask a dealer to run the VIN, or look at the service history paperwork for the campaign number.
Source: NHTSA recalls API, checked 2026-10-28. Text is NHTSA's wording of each campaign. New campaigns are added over time. Not a repair shop, estimates only.