Verdict
2024 Subaru Legacy: Complaints, Recalls & Known Issues
What the public record actually says about the 2024 Subaru Legacy — every figure below is a NHTSA or EPA number, not an opinion.
The read
Middle-of-the-pack complaint volume for sedan.
Owners filed 15 NHTSA complaints — more complaints than 54% of 2024 sedans. Electrical System leads the reports (33%). No safety recalls on record.
Based on NHTSA complaint volume against 2024 sedans, not adjusted for how many were sold. It describes the model year, not the individual car you are looking at.
Complaints filed
15
Reports to NHTSA, 2024
Safety recalls
0
NHTSA campaigns on record
NHTSA crash test
Overall NCAP rating
Combined MPG
28
EPA estimate
Complaint volume vs. segment peers
More complaints than 54% of 2024 sedans
The bar is this car's percentile among 2024 sedans by complaint volume — a full bar means the fewest complaints in its class. Not adjusted for sales.
Known issues
Electrical System issues lead owner complaints (33% of 15 reports), followed by unknown or other (20%).
Share of all 15 NHTSA complaints for this model year, grouped by the component owners named. Bars are scaled to the largest category. Examples: ODI 11733299, ODI 11619239, ODI 11615312, ODI 11589569, ODI 11576140.
Recalls
0 recalls — none issued for this model year as of Jul 2026. Recall records can change as NHTSA publishes new campaigns.
A campaign can apply to this model year without being incomplete on a specific vehicle. Check the VIN with NHTSA or a dealer to confirm whether a particular car needs repair.
Investigations
0 NHTSA investigations on record
No investigations are on record as of Jul 2026. An empty record is not a clean bill of health.
Crash-test ratings
2024 Subaru Legacy 4 DR AWD NHTSA source
- Overall
- Frontal
- Side
- Rollover
Fuel economy by trim
| Trim | Engine | Drivetrain | Transmission | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legacy AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AV-S8) | 27 | 35 | 30 |
| Legacy AWD | 2.4L 4-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AV-S8) | 23 | 31 | 26 |
EPA laboratory estimates by trim and engine. Actual mileage varies with driving, weather, load, and maintenance. EPA source.
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"Fewest reports" and "most complained" describe raw NHTSA complaint totals, not vehicle reliability. The last few model years are left unlabelled because they have had less road time.
2024 Subaru Legacy: frequently asked
What does the complaint record show for the 2024 Subaru Legacy?
Owners filed 15 NHTSA complaints about the 2024 Subaru Legacy — more complaints than 54% of comparable 2024 sedans, so it sits toward the weaker end of its class. That's a signal, not a guarantee about any single car.
What are the most common problems on the 2024 Subaru Legacy?
The most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (33% of complaints) and unknown or other (20%).
How many recalls does the 2024 Subaru Legacy have?
No safety recalls are on record for the 2024 Subaru Legacy as of Jul 2026.
What gas mileage does the 2024 Subaru Legacy get?
The EPA rates the 2024 Subaru Legacy between 26 and 30 mpg combined, depending on trim and drivetrain.