2012 Subaru Legacy recalls

16 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Updated Nov 5, 2026.

This list covers the model year as a whole. Not every vehicle is affected by every recall; only the official NHTSA VIN lookup or a dealer can confirm yours.

All recalls

20V001000 · Subaru OF America, Inc.Air Bags recallThe inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature…Air bagsFree replacement259KunitsJan 202020V002000 · Subaru OF America, Inc.Air Bags recallThe inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature…Air bagsFree replacement128KunitsJan 202020V003000 · Subaru OF America, Inc.Air Bags recallThe inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature…Air bagsFree replacement112KunitsJan 202019V297000 · Subaru OF America, Inc.Electrical System recallThe ball spring inside the switch may break, reducing the strength of the ignition switch.ElectricalFree repair511unitsApr 201919V008000 · Subaru OF America, Inc.Air Bags recallThese vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as…Air bagsFree replacement330KunitsJan 201919V007000 · Subaru OF America, Inc.Air Bags recallThese vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as…Air bagsFree replacement43KunitsJan 201919V009000 · Subaru OF America, Inc.Air Bags recallThese vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as…Air bagsFree replacement453KunitsJan 201918V626000 · Subaru OF America, Inc.Parking Brake recallThe electronic parking brake (EPB) may not engage as intended, allowing the vehicle to rollaway if the transmission is not in the…Brakes & stabilityFree replacement27KunitsSep 201818V012000 · Subaru OF America, Inc.Air Bags recallThese vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as…Air bagsFree replacement64KunitsJan 201817V014000 · Subaru OF America, Inc.Air Bags recallThese vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used…Air bagsFree replacement53KunitsJan 201716V694000 · Subaru OF America, Inc.Visibility recallDue to contamination, components within the windshield wiper motor bottom cover may interfere with each other.Camera, lights & visibilityFree replacement593KunitsSep 201613V078000 · Subaru OF America, Inc.Visibility/wiper recallComponents inside the wiper motor bottom cover may overheat.Camera, lights & visibilityFree replacement16unitsMar 201313V077000 · Subaru OF America, Inc.Visibility recallThe moonroof glass may come loose or detach.Camera, lights & visibilityFree replacement14unitsMar 201313V061000 · Subaru OF America, Inc.Electrical System recallAdditionally included are certain model year 2013 Legacy and Outback vehicles that may have received replacement RES fobs.ElectricalFree replacement47KunitsFeb 201312V047000 · Subaru OF America, Inc.Air Bags recallThese vehicles may be equipped with side curtain air bags that contain an incorrect propellant mixture for the initiator…Air bagsFree replacement381unitsFeb 201211V562000 · Subaru OF America, Inc.Service Brakes, Hydraulic recallThese vehicles may be equipped with a brake master cylinder that could malfunction and cause an increase in the amount of brake…Brakes & stabilityFree replacement33KunitsNov 2011