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2015 Subaru Legacy Recalls

3 campaigns in our verified NHTSA snapshot, with source consequences, remedies, and VIN-specific next steps.

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NHTSA campaigns

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Affected systems

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Urgent advisories

Apr 27, 2016

Latest campaign date

At a glance

What the record says

This model year's count is below the Subaru Legacy average of 7.9 campaigns per listed year. That is context only—not proof that this year is safer or less safe.

The most frequent affected category is Electronic Stability Control (esc), appearing in 1 campaign.

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Source campaign records

All 2015 Subaru Legacy recall campaigns

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NHTSA campaign 16V251000

Electronic Stability Control (esc)

Manufacturer: Subaru of America, Inc.

Reported Apr 27, 2016

What is recalled

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2015 Legacy and Outback vehicles manufactured on July 20, 2015. The brake fluid used in these vehicles may contain excess moisture which may adversely affect the performance of the electronic stability control system. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems."

Safety consequence

Poor performance of the electronic stability control system when it is activated may result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will perform an ABS activation, then flush and replace the brake fluid, free of charge. The recall began on May 20, 2016. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2783. Subaru's number for this recall is WTC-64.

Campaign history does not confirm applicability or repair status for one VIN.

Campaign details

NHTSA campaign 15V502000

Power Train › Driveline › Driveshaft

Manufacturer: Subaru of America, Inc.

Reported Aug 10, 2015

What is recalled

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2015 and 2016 model year Subaru Legacy 4-Door and Outback vehicles manufactured July 3, 2015, to July 27, 2015. Transmission oil may leak from a deformed seal cap on the propeller shaft yoke.

Safety consequence

If the transmission oil leaks onto the exhaust pipe, there is a possible risk of fire.

Manufacturer remedy

Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace the propeller shaft, free of charge. The recall began on August 28, 2015. Owners may contact 1-800-782-2783. Subaru's number for this recall is WQU-56.

Campaign history does not confirm applicability or repair status for one VIN.

Campaign details

NHTSA campaign 15V366000

Forward Collision Avoidance › Crash Imminent Braking

Manufacturer: Subaru of America, Inc.

Reported Jun 12, 2015

What is recalled

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2015 Legacy vehicles manufactured March 10, 2014, to April 16, 2015, Outback vehicles manufactured February 24, 2014, to April 16, 2015, Impreza vehicles manufactured September 9, 2014, to April 14, 2015, XV Crosstrek vehicles manufactured October 16, 2014, to April 15, 2015, and 2016 WRX vehicles manufactured March 23, 2015, and equipped with the Eyesight Driver Assist System. If the switch that activates the brake lights fails, the automatic pre-collision braking component of the driver assist system will not function.

Safety consequence

If the automatic pre-collision braking system does not function as intended, the vehicle will not react to an obstacle in its path, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the driver assist system, free of charge. The recall began on July 20, 2015. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2783. Subaru's number for this recall is WQS-54.

Campaign history does not confirm applicability or repair status for one VIN.

Campaign details

Other Subaru Legacy model years

Compare campaign histories within the same model. Counts are descriptive, not a safety grade.

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Other 2015 Subaru recall reports

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2015 Subaru Legacy recall questions

How many recalls does the 2015 Subaru Legacy have?

This verified dataset contains 3 NHTSA campaigns associated with the 2015 Subaru Legacy. A campaign can apply to some, not all, vehicles of the same model year.

Does this confirm an open recall for my 2015 Subaru Legacy?

No. This page is a model-year campaign history. Use NHTSA's official lookup or an authorized dealer to confirm whether a campaign applies to your exact VIN and whether the repair remains open.

Are vehicle recall repairs free?

When a safety recall campaign applies to your VIN, the manufacturer remedy is generally provided at no charge through an authorized dealer. Confirm eligibility and scheduling with the manufacturer or dealer.

Source: NHTSA. Dataset includes campaigns through Jul 30, 2026. Last processed Aug 8, 2026. Methodology