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Subaru Legacy 2010 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2010 Subaru Legacy: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

150Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
18Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
0Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
21Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Power Train50 complaints

50 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 10V326000.

Engine35 complaints

35 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 10V196000.

Air Bags29 complaints

29 complaints; 10 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 16V358000, 17V014000, 18V012000, 18V013000, 19V007000, 19V008000, 19V009000, 20V001000, 20V002000, 20V003000.

Brakes15 complaints

15 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 18V626000.

Electrical System12 complaints

12 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 19V297000.

Unknown Or Other12 complaints

12 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Steering12 complaints

12 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 10V283000.

Lighting10 complaints

10 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 12V602000.

Vehicle Speed Control8 complaints

8 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Suspension7 complaints

7 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure7 complaints

7 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Fuel and Propulsion System5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility5 complaints

5 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 16V694000.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Equipment1 complaints

1 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 13V061000.

Tires1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

10V196000Reported May 7, 2010 - 29,443 vehicles potentially affected

Engine. Recall covering the engine system, reported to NHTSA on May 7, 2010. The campaign covers an estimated 29,443 vehicles across all affected models.

10V283000Reported June 24, 2010 - 73,698 vehicles potentially affected

Steering. Recall covering the steering system, reported to NHTSA on June 24, 2010. The campaign covers an estimated 73,698 vehicles across all affected models.

10V326000Reported July 20, 2010 - 809 vehicles potentially affected

Power Train. Recall covering the power train system, reported to NHTSA on July 20, 2010. The campaign covers an estimated 809 vehicles across all affected models.

12V602000Reported December 26, 2012 - 633,842 vehicles potentially affected

Lighting. Recall covering the lighting system, reported to NHTSA on December 26, 2012. The campaign covers an estimated 633,842 vehicles across all affected models.

13V061000Reported February 25, 2013 - 47,419 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment. Recall covering the equipment system, reported to NHTSA on February 25, 2013. The campaign covers an estimated 47,419 vehicles across all affected models.

16V358000Reported May 25, 2016 - 302,127 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on May 25, 2016. The campaign covers an estimated 302,127 vehicles across all affected models.

16V694000Reported September 27, 2016 - 592,647 vehicles potentially affected

Visibility. Recall covering the visibility system, reported to NHTSA on September 27, 2016. The campaign covers an estimated 592,647 vehicles across all affected models.

17V014000Reported January 10, 2017 - 53,480 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on January 10, 2017. The campaign covers an estimated 53,480 vehicles across all affected models.

18V012000Reported January 9, 2018 - 64,179 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on January 9, 2018. The campaign covers an estimated 64,179 vehicles across all affected models.

18V013000Reported January 9, 2018 - 93,209 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on January 9, 2018. The campaign covers an estimated 93,209 vehicles across all affected models.

18V626000Reported September 13, 2018 - 27,175 vehicles potentially affected

Brakes. Recall covering the brakes system, reported to NHTSA on September 13, 2018. The campaign covers an estimated 27,175 vehicles across all affected models.

19V007000Reported January 9, 2019 - 43,394 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on January 9, 2019. The campaign covers an estimated 43,394 vehicles across all affected models.

19V008000Reported January 9, 2019 - 330,120 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on January 9, 2019. The campaign covers an estimated 330,120 vehicles across all affected models.

19V009000Reported January 9, 2019 - 452,630 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on January 9, 2019. The campaign covers an estimated 452,630 vehicles across all affected models.

19V297000Reported April 11, 2019 - 511 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical System. Recall covering the electrical system system, reported to NHTSA on April 11, 2019. The campaign covers an estimated 511 vehicles across all affected models.

20V001000Reported January 2, 2020 - 258,813 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on January 2, 2020. The campaign covers an estimated 258,813 vehicles across all affected models.

20V002000Reported January 2, 2020 - 127,547 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on January 2, 2020. The campaign covers an estimated 127,547 vehicles across all affected models.

20V003000Reported January 2, 2020 - 111,562 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on January 2, 2020. The campaign covers an estimated 111,562 vehicles across all affected models.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

20095
201023
20119
20121
20134
20147
20155
201616
201721
201814
201916
20203
20215
202210
20235
20243
20252
20261
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.