Model year 2015 · Subaru

2015 Subaru Legacy recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 2015 Subaru Legacy. The most recent was reported on April 27, 2016. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: LEGACY.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2015 Subaru Legacy, newest first
NHTSA number	Reported	Component
16V251000	April 27, 2016	Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
15V502000	August 10, 2015	Power Train › Automatic Transmission
15V366000	June 12, 2015	Exterior Lighting › Brake Lights › Switch

Systems involved: Electronic Stability Control (ESC) (1) · Exterior Lighting (1) · Forward Collision Avoidance (1) · Power Train (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 16V251000Manufacturer no. WTC-64

Electronic Stability Control (ESC)

Report received by NHTSA: April 27, 2016
Owner notification: May 20, 2016
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 766 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2015 Subaru Legacy: July 20, 2015 – July 20, 2015
Model names in the NHTSA record: LEGACY

Defect summary

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 risk

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.

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 16V251000, filed by Subaru of America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 15V502000Manufacturer no. WQU-56

Power Train › Automatic Transmission

Report received by NHTSA: August 10, 2015
Owner notification: August 28, 2015
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 2,893 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2015 Subaru Legacy: July 3, 2015 – July 25, 2015
Model names in the NHTSA record: LEGACY

Components: Power Train › Automatic Transmission; Power Train › Driveline › Driveshaft

Defect summary

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 risk

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

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 15V502000, filed by Subaru of America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 15V366000Manufacturer no. WQS-54

Exterior Lighting › Brake Lights › Switch

Report received by NHTSA: June 12, 2015
Owner notification: July 20, 2015
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 71,710 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2015 Subaru Legacy: March 10, 2014 – April 16, 2015
Model names in the NHTSA record: LEGACY

Components: Exterior Lighting › Brake Lights › Switch; Forward Collision Avoidance › Crash Imminent Braking

Defect summary

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 risk

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.

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 15V366000, filed by Subaru of America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: April 27, 2016.