Subaru
Legacy
Subaru Legacy: official NHTSA recalls, fault code help and maintenance guides.
Licensed photo · Photo creditMakeSubaru
ClassMidsize car
Model years (US)2000–2026
New registrations (EU)2000–2020, 2022
Recall dataNHTSA (United States)
Generations and technical specifications
Subaru Legacy (seventh generation)2019–2025
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model code | BW |
| Production | July 2019 – September 2025 |
| Model years | 2020–2025 |
| Body styles | 4-door sedan |
| Layout | Front-engine, all-wheel-drive |
| Platform | Subaru Global Platform |
| Engines | Gasoline 2.5 L 182 hp FB25 H4 2.4 L 260 hp FA24F H4-T |
| Transmissions | Simulated 8-speed Lineartronic CVT |
| Wheelbase | 2,751 mm |
| Length | 4,841 mm (2020–2023) 4,854 mm (2023–2025) |
| Width | 1,839 mm |
| Height | 1,501 mm |
| Kerb weight | 1,583–1,719 kg |
| Class | Mid-size car |
| Assembly | United States: Lafayette, Indiana (SIA) |
Subaru Legacy (sixth generation)2014–2019
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model code | BN |
| Production | 2014–2019 (Sedan) |
| Model years | 2015–2019 (North America) |
| Body styles | 4-door sedan |
| Layout | Front-engine, all-wheel-drive |
| Engines | 2.5 L SOHC i-AVLS 170 hp H4 EJ25 (South Africa, Outback) 2.5 L DOHC DAVCS 170 hp H4 FB25 3.6 L DOHC DAVCS 256 hp H6 EZ36 2.0 L DOHC turbodiesel 148 hp H4 EE20 |
| Transmissions | 7-speed or 8-speed Lineartronic CVT 6-speed manual |
| Wheelbase | 2,751 mm |
| Length | Sedan: 4,796 mm Outback: 4,816 mm |
| Width | Sedan: 1,839 mm Outback: 1,838 mm |
| Height | Sedan: 1,499 mm Outback: 1,679 mm |
| Kerb weight | Sedan: 1,661 kg (3.6R Limited) Outback: 1,728 kg (3.6R Limited) |
| Assembly | Ōta, Gunma, Japan Lafayette, Indiana, United States (SIA) |
Subaru Legacy (fifth generation)2009–2014
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model code | BM/BR |
| Production | 2009–2014 |
| Model years | 2010–2014 (North America) |
| Body styles | 4-door sedan 5-door crossover SUV (Outback) 5-door station wagon |
| Layout | front engine, variable assist 4 wheel drive |
| Engines | Gasoline 2.0 L EJ204 DOHC AVCS H4 2.0 L FA20 DOHC turbo AVCS H4 2.5 L EJ253 SOHC i-AVLS H4 2.5 L FB25 DOHC DAVCS H4 2.5 L EJ255 DOHC turbo DAVCS H4 3.6 L EZ36 DOHC DAVCS H6 Diesel 2.0 L DOHC EE20 turbo H4 |
| Transmissions | TR690 Lineartronic CVT 5-speed 5EAT automatic 6-speed TY756 manual |
| Wheelbase | 2,751 mm |
| Length | 2010-12 Sedan: 4,735 mm Wagon: 4,775 mm 2013- Sedan: 4,755 mm |
| Width | 1,821 mm Wagon: 1,780 mm |
| Height | 1,506 mm Wagon: 1,535 mm |
| Kerb weight | 1,613 kg (3.6R Limited) |
| Assembly | Ōta, Gunma, Japan Lafayette, Indiana, United States (SIA) |
Subaru Legacy (fourth generation)2003–2009
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model code | BL/BP |
| Production | 2003–2009 |
| Model years | 2005–2009 (sedan) 2005–2007 (wagon) |
| Body styles | 4-door "B" pillar hardtop Sedan 5-door "B" pillar hardtop station wagon |
| Layout | All-wheel drive |
| Engines | 2.0L SOHC EJ20 H4 2.0L DOHC EJ20 H4 2.0L DOHC Turbo EJ20 H4 2.0L DOHC Turbodiesel EE20 H4 2.5L SOHC EJ253 H4 2.5L DOHC Turbo EJ255 H4 3.0L EZ30 DOHC H6 |
| Transmissions | 4-speed automatic 5-speed automatic 5-speed manual 6-speed manual |
| Wheelbase | 2,670 mm |
| Length | 4,699 mm (sedan) 4,793 mm (wagon) 4,796 mm (2008–2009) |
| Width | 1,730 mm |
| Height | 1,476 mm (wagon) 1,425 mm (sedan) 1,435 mm ( Sedan) |
| Designer | Toru Ozeki (exterior: 2000) Hiroyuki Kobayashi (exterior: 2000) Fumio Wakao (chief exterior designer: 1999-2004) Ken Nakao (exterior clay modeler: 2000-01) Tadan Sugiyama (interior: 2000) Hiroki Kimura (colors & trim: 2001-04) Hiroshi Ishikawa (interior design director: 1999-2004) Tetsuya Jiroubou (chief designer BL/BP) |
Subaru Legacy (third generation)1998–2004
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model code | BE/BH/BT |
| Production | 1998–2004 |
| Model years | 2000–2004 |
| Body styles | "B" pillar Hardtop and Wagon |
| Layout | Front engine, four-wheel drive |
| Engines | 2.0 L SOHC EJ20E, 125 hp H4 2.0 L EJ201, SOHC 135 hp H4 2.0 L EJ204, DOHC 155 hp H4 2.0 L EJ206, DOHC 265 hp twin turbo H4 automatic 2.0 L EJ208 DOHC 276 hp twin turbo H4 manual 2.0 L EJ208 DOHC 289 hp twin turbo H4 manual 2.5 L EJ251, SOHC 153 hp H4 2.5 L EJ251, EJ252, SOHC 165 hp H4 2.5 L EJ254, DOHC 165 hp H4 2.5 L EJ254, DOHC 170 hp H4 3.0 L EZ30, DOHC Flat-6 (162kW at 6000 rpm and 289 Nm at 4400 rpm) |
| Transmissions | 4-speed automatic 5-speed manual 6-speed manual |
| Wheelbase | 2,649 mm |
| Length | 4,760 mm (wagon) 4,684 mm (sedan) |
| Width | 1,745 mm (Int'l) 1,694 mm (Japan) |
| Height | 1,415 mm (sedan) 1,514 mm (wagon) 1,435 mm (Brighton wagon) |
| Kerb weight | 1,497 kg max |
| Class | Mid-size |
| Assembly | Ōta, Gunma, Japan Lafayette, Indiana, USA (SIA) |
Engines and transmissions
| Model years | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020–2025 | 2.4 L, 4 cyl | CVT (continuously variable) | All-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2010–2025 | 2.5 L, 4 cyl | CVT (continuously variable) | All-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2015–2019 | 3.6 L, 6 cyl | CVT (continuously variable) | All-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2010–2014 | 2.5 L, 4 cyl | 6-speed manual | All-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2010–2014 | 3.6 L, 6 cyl | 5-speed automatic | All-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2010–2012 | 2.5 L, 4 cyl | 6-speed manual | All-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
| 2000–2009 | 2.5 L, 4 cyl | 4-speed automatic | Four-wheel or all-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2005–2009 | 2.5 L, 4 cyl | 5-speed automatic | Four-wheel or all-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
| 2005–2009 | 2.5 L, 4 cyl | 5-speed manual | Four-wheel or all-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
| 2000–2009 | 2.5 L, 4 cyl | 5-speed manual | Four-wheel or all-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2007–2009 | 2.5 L, 4 cyl | 6-speed manual | Four-wheel or all-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
| 2008–2009 | 3.0 L, 6 cyl | 5-speed automatic | Four-wheel or all-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
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Fuel economy (EPA)
| Model years | Configuration | Combined | City | Highway |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020–2025 | 2.4 L, 4 cyl · CVT (continuously variable) · All-wheel drive | 8.7–9.0 L/100 km | 9.8–10.2 L/100 km | 7.4–7.6 L/100 km |
| 2010–2025 | 2.5 L, 4 cyl · CVT (continuously variable) · All-wheel drive | 7.8–9.4 L/100 km | 8.7–10.7 L/100 km | 6.7–7.8 L/100 km |
| 2015–2019 | 3.6 L, 6 cyl · CVT (continuously variable) · All-wheel drive | 10.2 L/100 km | 11.8 L/100 km | 8.4 L/100 km |
| 2010–2014 | 2.5 L, 4 cyl · 6-speed manual · All-wheel drive | 9.8–11.2 L/100 km | 11.2–13.1 L/100 km | 8.1–9.4 L/100 km |
| 2010–2014 | 3.6 L, 6 cyl · 5-speed automatic · All-wheel drive | 11.8 L/100 km | 13.1 L/100 km | 9.4–9.8 L/100 km |
| 2000–2009 | 2.5 L, 4 cyl · 4-speed automatic · Four-wheel or all-wheel drive | 10.2–11.8 L/100 km | 11.8–13.1 L/100 km | 8.4–9.8 L/100 km |
| 2005–2009 | 2.5 L, 4 cyl · 5-speed automatic · Four-wheel or all-wheel drive | 11.8–12.4 L/100 km | 13.1–13.8 L/100 km | 9.8–10.2 L/100 km |
| 2000–2009 | 2.5 L, 4 cyl · 5-speed manual · Four-wheel or all-wheel drive | 10.2–12.4 L/100 km | 11.8–13.8 L/100 km | 8.7–10.2 L/100 km |
| 2007–2009 | 2.5 L, 4 cyl · 6-speed manual · Four-wheel or all-wheel drive | 11.8 L/100 km | 13.8 L/100 km | 9.8 L/100 km |
| 2008–2009 | 3.0 L, 6 cyl · 5-speed automatic · Four-wheel or all-wheel drive | 11.8 L/100 km | 13.8 L/100 km | 9.8 L/100 km |
| 2001–2004 | 3.0 L, 6 cyl · 4-speed automatic · Four-wheel or all-wheel drive | 11.8–12.4 L/100 km | 13.1–13.8 L/100 km | 9.4–10.2 L/100 km |
Values are the official EPA label figures for each model year, shown as the lowest and highest value for the configuration. Electric models show energy use per 100 km. Real-world consumption depends on driving style, weather and load. Luggage and passenger volumes follow the EPA measuring method and can differ from the VDA figures used in Europe.
EU type-approval data
| Years | Powertrain | Engine | Power | Mass | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015–2017 | Petrol | 2498 cm³ | 129 kW (175 PS) | 1657–1673 kg | 161 g/km (NEDC) |
| 2011–2017 | Diesel | 1998 cm³ | 110 kW (150 PS) | 1646–1764 kg | 155–166 g/km (NEDC) |
| 2016 | LPG (bi-fuel) | 2498 cm³ | 129 kW (175 PS) | 1657–1730 kg | 161 g/km (NEDC) |
| 2013–2015 | Petrol | 2498 cm³ | 127 kW (173 PS) | 1580–1620 kg | 168–175 g/km (NEDC) |
| 2011–2014 | Petrol | 3630 cm³ | 191 kW (260 PS) | 1680–1699 kg | 203–232 g/km (NEDC) |
| 2011–2013 | Petrol | 1994 cm³ | 110 kW (150 PS) | 1512–1594 kg | 185–199 g/km (NEDC) |
| 2011–2013 | Petrol | 2457 cm³ | 123 kW (167 PS) | 1574–1629 kg | 188–194 g/km (NEDC) |
| 2011–2013 | LPG (bi-fuel) | 2457 cm³ | 123 kW (167 PS) | 1660–1700 kg | 172 g/km (NEDC) |
| 2012–2013 | Natural gas (CNG) | 2457 cm³ | 101 kW (137 PS) | 1655–1690 kg | 153 g/km (NEDC) |
| 2010 | LPG (bi-fuel) | 1994 cm³ | – | 1614–1657 kg | 166–173 g/km (NEDC) |
Years are registration years. Each range runs from the 10th to the 90th percentile of the values reported for new registrations; it is not an average. Mass is the mass in running order. For electric cars the power is the type-approval net power, which can be lower than the peak power in brochures.
Key specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| EPA size class | Midsize car, Large car, Compact car, Midsize estate |
| Model years in EPA data | 2000–2025 |
| Powertrains | Petrol |
| Engine displacement | 2.4–3.6 L |
| Cylinders | 4, 6 |
| Transmission types | CVT, Manual, Automatic |
| Drive | All-wheel drive, Four-wheel or all-wheel drive |
| Fuel | Petrol (regular), Petrol (premium) |
| Configurations listed | 108 |
| Forced induction | Turbocharged (on some versions) |
| Start-stop system | On some versions |
| Luggage volume (EPA) | 311–963 L |
| Passenger volume (EPA) | 2,577–3,002 L |
| Powertrains (EU) | Petrol, Diesel |
| Engine displacement (EU) | 1,998–2,498 cm³ |
| Power (EU) | 110–129 kW (150–175 PS) |
| Mass in running order (EU) | 1,574–1,764 kg |
| Wheelbase (EU) | 2,745–2,750 mm |
Years and markets
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model years (US) | 2000–2026 |
| New registrations (EU) | 2000–2020, 2022 |
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
| Component | Complaints | Most reported model years |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 347 | 2015, 2016, 2018 |
| Visibility and wipers | 330 | 2015, 2019, 2020 |
| Engine and cooling | 319 | 2005, 2010, 2011 |
| Airbags | 281 | 2004, 2009, 2010 |
| Transmission and drivetrain | 255 | 2010, 2011, 2012 |
| Brakes | 179 | 2005, 2008, 2011 |
| Fuel and propulsion | 154 | 2001, 2005, 2006 |
| Speed control and cruise | 149 | 2005, 2006, 2015 |
| Steering | 89 | 2010, 2011, 2016 |
| Suspension | 87 | 2000, 2001, 2011 |
Source: complaints filed by owners with the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for model years 2000–2025: 2199 complaints, 144 with a crash and 30 with a fire. Complaints are owner reports that NHTSA has not verified, and one complaint can name more than one component. More complaints can also mean more cars sold.