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2016 Subaru Legacy Recalls

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

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Urgent NHTSA instruction

Park It advisory found

1 campaign tells owners not to drive affected vehicles. Read the highlighted campaign details below and confirm applicability to your VIN immediately.

Campaign 16V292000

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NHTSA campaigns

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Affected systems

1

Urgent advisories

May 11, 2016

Latest campaign date

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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 Power Train › Driveline › Driveshaft, appearing in 2 campaigns.

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Source campaign records

All 2016 Subaru Legacy recall campaigns

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NHTSA Park It instruction

NHTSA campaign 16V292000

Steering › Column

Manufacturer: Subaru of America, Inc.

Reported May 11, 2016

What is recalled

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Legacy and Outback vehicles manufactured February 29, 2016, to May 6, 2016. The steering column on the affected vehicles may have been improperly machined, and as a result, turning the steering wheel may have no effect on the direction of the wheels.

Safety consequence

The loss of steering ability would increase the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the lot number on the steering column, replacing the steering column, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began May 13, 2016. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2783 or by visiting http://www.wtd65.service-campaign.com. Subaru's number for this recall is WTD-65. Note: Until the vehicles have been inspected, owners are advised not to drive their vehicles.

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

Campaign details

NHTSA campaign 15V794000

Power Train › Driveline › Driveshaft

Manufacturer: Subaru of America, Inc.

Reported Nov 24, 2015

What is recalled

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2016 Legacy vehicles manufactured October 24, 2015, to November 16, 2015, and Outback vehicles manufactured October 24, 2015, to November 17, 2015. Due to the improper tightening of the securing nuts, the drive shaft may separate from the rear differential.

Safety consequence

If the drive shaft detaches from the rear differential, it may strike the fuel tank and result in a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.

Manufacturer remedy

Subaru has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the fastening nuts, and tighten or replace them, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on December 10, 2015. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-856-488-8500. Subaru's number for this recall is WQV-57.

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

Other Subaru Legacy model years

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

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Other 2016 Subaru recall reports

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2016 Subaru Legacy recall questions

How many recalls does the 2016 Subaru Legacy have?

This verified dataset contains 3 NHTSA campaigns associated with the 2016 Subaru Legacy. A campaign can apply to some, not all, vehicles of the same model year.

Does this confirm an open recall for my 2016 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