Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/12/2026
High complaint levelIts most-reported problem — Electrical System — runs 2.1× the fleet median for that category across the 2547 model-years tracked on this site.
159Complaints
3Recalls
15Crashes
3Fires
10Injured
0Deaths
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
Is this problem acknowledged?
The most-reported problem — Electrical System (23.3% of complaints) — recall and investigation status for this vehicle is currently unavailable.
Electrical System complaints here are 2.1× the median for that category across the 2547 model-years tracked on this site.
Complaint category
Reports
Official status
Reference
Electrical System
37 · 23.3%
not available
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Visibility/wiper
36 · 22.6%
not available
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Engine
23 · 14.5%
not available
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Power Train
15 · 9.4%
Recalled
Recall 15V502000
Fuel/propulsion System
14 · 8.8%
not available
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Vehicle Speed Control
13 · 8.2%
not available
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Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Percentages are the share of the 159 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.
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. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
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. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Park itPark outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What owners report
“THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN STOPPED WHILE DRIVING, ON 5 OCCASIONS. MY MECHANIC REPLACED THE BATTERY TERMINAL PART ON 3/31/21 ON 5/12/21 40 MINUTES INTO MY…”NHTSA complaint 11416609 — filed 05/14/2021 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
“SRVD DISABLED AT 39000 MILES. BLIND SPOT DETECTION SYSTEM FAILURE.”NHTSA complaint 11098468 — filed 05/29/2018 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
“CLOCK SPRING IN STEERING COLUMN IS BAD. HORN DOES NOT WORK. DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG MAY BE INOPERABLE. CONDITION EXISTS WHEN VEHICLE IS STATIONARY WITH…”NHTSA complaint 11093270 — filed 05/10/2018 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Complaint trend by year filed
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2015 Subaru Legacy?
Electrical system issues are the most-reported category, cited in 37 of 159 NHTSA complaints (23.3%), followed by visibility/wiper (36), unspecified/other issues (27), engine (23). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How many complaints does the 2015 Subaru Legacy have?
159 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Of those, 15 involved a crash, 3 involved a fire, and 10 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.
Does the 2015 Subaru Legacy have any recalls?
Yes — 3 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 16V251000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Has NHTSA acted on the 2015 Subaru Legacy's reported problems?
Recall or investigation data is partly unavailable for this vehicle right now — check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the authoritative answer.
Is a complaint proof of a defect?
No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.
About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.
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