2015 Subaru Legacy reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2015 Subaru Legacy — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 232
- 61 in the last 5 years
- Top problem area
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- 37 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 3
- see below
- Reported harm
- 32 reported crashes · 24 injuries · 5 fires
How this record compares
raw NHTSA counts, not defect ratesComplaint rank
#2,267
of 4,194 vehicle records
Vs Subaru median
+50
median 182 across 97 Subaru records
Vs 2013-2017
-58
median 290 complaints in 624 records
Top component share
16%
Electrical System: 37 complaints
What owners report fails — 2015 Subaru Legacy
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 37
- VISIBILITY/WIPER 36
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER 27
- ENGINE 23
- POWER TRAIN 15
3 recalls on record for the 2015 Subaru Legacy
- NHTSA 16V251000 · 2016 · ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) Poor performance of the electronic stability control system when it is activated may result in a loss of vehicle control
- NHTSA 15V502000 · 2015 · POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT If the transmission oil leaks onto the exhaust pipe, there is a possible risk of fire.
- NHTSA 15V366000 · 2015 · FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: CRASH IMMIN If the automatic pre-collision braking system does not function as intended, the vehicle will not react to an obstacle i
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Open TCO calculatorThese are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many 2015 Subaru Legacy units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle. Data as of 2026. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2015 Subaru Legacy reliable?
NHTSA has 232 consumer complaints on record for the 2015 Subaru Legacy and 3 recalls. The most-reported problem area is electrical system (37 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2015 Subaru Legacy units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2015 Subaru Legacy?
Owners most often report problems with: electrical system (37), visibility/wiper (36), unknown or other (27), engine (23). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2015 Subaru Legacy?
Ownership cost depends on your state taxes, insurance, fuel, and the maintenance the vehicle's reliability record implies. Use the CarOutlay 5-year TCO calculator to estimate the full cost including the repair risk this complaint record suggests.