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2012 Subaru Legacy Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 16 NHTSA recalls and 89 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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Buyer Beware — 2012 Subaru Legacy

The 2012 Subaru Legacy shows a notably poor reliability profile for this model year. Consider an alternative year or have a thorough pre-purchase inspection done by an independent mechanic.

16
NHTSA Recalls
16 recalls on record
89
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
7
Crashes + Injuries
In NHTSA complaints

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NHTSA Recalls — 2012 Subaru Legacy (16)

All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Subaru dealer at no charge to the owner.

🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #19V009000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #18V626000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #19V008000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #19V007000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #19V297000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #16V694000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #17V014000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #18V012000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #13V078000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #13V077000

Showing 10 of 16 recalls. View all on NHTSA.gov →

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Most Common Problems — 2012 Subaru Legacy

Based on 89 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Power Train
32
Engine
13
Air Bags
11
Steering
7
Unknown Or Other
7
Suspension
3
Service Brakes
3
Electrical System
3
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Subaru Legacy — Complaints by Year

Spike in a year = known problem year. The 2012 model year is highlighted.

2010 150 complaints 2011 166 complaints 2012 89 complaints 2013 66 complaints 2014 53 complaints 2015 159 complaints 2016 144 complaints

✅ Best model years: 2014 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2012 Subaru Legacy

Is the 2012 Subaru Legacy reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2012 Subaru Legacy has 16 recalls and 89 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated issues — consider alternatives or a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How many recalls does the 2012 Subaru Legacy have?
The 2012 Subaru Legacy has 16 NHTSA recalls. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2012 Subaru Legacy?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2012 Subaru Legacy are: Power Train, Engine, Air Bags, Steering. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2012 Subaru Legacy safe to buy?
The 2012 Subaru Legacy has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 16 recalls are completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year Subaru Legacy should I buy?
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Subaru Legacy are: 2014. These show the lowest complaint rates.
Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update. For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.