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Subaru Legacy/Outback by model year

We have EPA fuel economy for 3 model years of the Subaru Legacy/Outback (2015–2017). The 2017 model is rated 22–29 mpg combined. Across these years NHTSA's file lists 9 different recall campaigns.

Recall file dated Oct 27, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026

Compare Subaru Legacy/Outback years

Pick a year for trim-by-trim fuel economy, every recall with its remedy, the components owners complain about most and NHTSA crash-test scores.

Subaru Legacy/Outback by model year
Model yearVersionsEPA combinedRecallsComplaintsOverall rating
2017 Legacy/Outback422–29 mpg41,0385/5
2016 Legacy/Outback422–29 mpg47905/5
2015 Legacy/Outback422–29 mpg56625/5

Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov (DOE/EPA). Recalls and complaints: NHTSA files. A dash means we could not match that year to NHTSA records by name or no rating is published.

Complaint counts grow as a model ages, so older years usually show more complaints than newer ones.

What the numbers mean

EPA combined is the Environmental Protection Agency's blended city and highway estimate from standardized lab tests; ranges cover all engines and drivetrains sold that year. Recalls counts NHTSA safety recall campaigns that name that model year. Complaints counts unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA since 2015. Overall rating is the best NHTSA 5-Star score among the tested versions.

Latest Subaru Legacy/Outback recalls

The most recent recall campaigns covering any Subaru Legacy/Outback year we list. Open a model year for the full description and remedy.

  • 19V910000 — Air bags: Air bag/restraint control module, reported Dec 19, 2019; model years 2016, 2017
  • 16V716000 — Air bags: Knee bolster, reported Oct 6, 2016; model years 2017
  • 16V576000 — Service brakes, hydraulic: Foundation components: Disc: Caliper, reported Aug 3, 2016; model years 2017
  • 16V292000 — Steering: Column, reported May 11, 2016; model years 2015, 2016, 2017
  • 16V251000 — Electronic stability control (ESC), reported Apr 27, 2016; model years 2015
  • 15V794000 — Power train: Driveline: Differential unit, reported Nov 24, 2015; model years 2016
  • 15V502000 — Power train: Automatic transmission, reported Aug 10, 2015; model years 2015, 2016
  • 15V366000 — Forward collision avoidance: Crash imminent braking, reported Jun 12, 2015; model years 2015
  • 14V577000 — Trailer hitches, reported Sep 19, 2014; model years 2015

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether your car is affected with your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

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Sources

  • FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
  • NHTSA recall and consumer complaint flat files, dated Oct 27, 2026; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
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