Model year 2022 · Large Cars

2022 Subaru Legacy: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings

EPA rates the 2022 Subaru Legacy at 27–30 mpg combined across 2 versions. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls and 34 owner complaints for this model year. Its best NHTSA overall crash-test rating is 5 out of 5 stars.

Safety recalls

2

EPA combined mpg

27–30

NHTSA overall rating

5/5

Recall file dated Oct 27, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 27, 2026, 7:34 AM EDT

Check your own car: enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls for that exact vehicle, and contact a Subaru dealer to schedule the repair — safety recall repairs are free. The list below covers the whole model year, so not every recall applies to every car.

2022 Subaru Legacy recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 2 safety recalls for the 2022 Subaru Legacy, newest first.

Air bags: Sensor: Occupant classification: Front passenger

NHTSA 24V227000 Reported Mar 22, 2024
Filed by
Subaru of America, Inc. (manufacturer recall no. WRA-24)
Units affected
118,723 (estimate)
Problem
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Outback and Legacy vehicles. A capacitor in the sensors for the Occupant Detection System (ODS) may crack and short circuit, which can prevent the front passenger air bag from deploying in a crash.
Risk
An air bag that does not deploy during a crash can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the ODS sensors on the front passenger seat, free of charge. Owner notifications were mailed February 3, 2025. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRA-24.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Power train: Automatic transmission: Park/neutral start interlock switch

NHTSA 23V755000 Reported Nov 9, 2023
Filed by
Subaru of America, Inc. (manufacturer recall no. WRQ-23)
Units affected
95,830 (estimate)
Problem
Subaru of America, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2021 Crosstrek, 2022 Forester, 2021-2023 Legacy, and Outback vehicles. An insufficient weld may allow water to enter the inhibitor switch, causing it to fail.
Risk
An inoperative inhibitor switch may prevent the reverse lights from illuminating and the rearview camera image from displaying, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the inhibitor switch, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 8, 2024. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2783. Subaru's number for this recall is WRQ-23.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.

2022 Subaru Legacy fuel economy by version

EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination. Annual fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year (55% city, 45% highway) at EPA's current fuel-price assumptions; your cost will vary.

2022 Subaru Legacy EPA fuel economy
VersionEngineTransmissionDriveFuelCity/Hwy/CombFuel cost/yrCO2 g/mi
Legacy AWD2.4L 4-cyl turboCVT (8 modes)All-Wheel DriveRegular24/32/27 mpg$2,500330
Legacy AWD2.5L 4-cylCVT (8 modes)All-Wheel DriveRegular27/35/30 mpg$2,250295

Source: FuelEconomy.gov (U.S. DOE and EPA), file dated Sep 29, 2026. Each version links to its FuelEconomy.gov record.

EPA estimates come from standardized lab tests so cars can be compared fairly; real-world mileage depends on speed, weather, load, tires and driving style.

2022 Subaru Legacy crash-test ratings

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the tested versions. More stars mean a lower chance of serious injury in that type of crash. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

2022 Subaru Legacy NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicleOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover riskForward collision warning
2022 Subaru Legacy 4 DR AWD5 stars5 stars5 stars5 stars10.1%Standard

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program), checked Oct 26, 2026.

Star ratings compare vehicles of similar size and weight; a frontal rating for a large pickup is not directly comparable with one for a small car.

2022 Subaru Legacy owner complaints

Owners have filed 34 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Subaru Legacy, most recently on Oct 2, 2026. 4 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 1 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.

Most-cited components in 2022 Subaru Legacy complaints
Component named in complaintsMentions
Visibility/wiper16
Unknown or other8
Electrical system3
Forward collision avoidance: Automatic emergency braking3
Air bags2
Forward collision avoidance: Adaptive cruise control2
Vehicle speed control2
Engine1
Forward collision avoidance: Warnings1
Lane departure: Assist1

Source: NHTSA consumer complaint files (complaints received since January 1, 2015). One complaint can name several components.

Had a safety problem with your vehicle? You can report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem.

Other Subaru Legacy model years

Subaru Legacy by model year
YearCombinedRecallsComplaintsOverall rating
2025 Legacy26–30 mpg065/5
2024 Legacy26–30 mpg0175/5
2023 Legacy26–30 mpg2105/5
2021 Legacy27–30 mpg3315/5
2020 Legacy27–30 mpg61215/5
2019 Legacy23–29 mpg31235/5
2018 Legacy23–29 mpg31175/5

All Subaru Legacy years compared · Decode a VIN

Other 2022 Subaru models

2022 Subaru Ascent2022 Subaru BRZ2022 Subaru Crosstrek2022 Subaru Forester2022 Subaru Impreza2022 Subaru Outback2022 Subaru WRX

Sources

  • Recalls: NHTSA recall flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010), dated Oct 27, 2026, plus a live check of api.nhtsa.gov in your browser.
  • Complaints: NHTSA consumer complaint flat files (COMPLAINTS_RECEIVED), counts only — we do not republish complaint text.
  • Crash tests: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
  • Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
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