2011 Subaru Legacy Seats Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 1%of 167 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 52,596miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the seats of the 2011 Subaru Legacy, 1% of the 167 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 52,596 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Passenger air bag sensor indicator light will intermittently show indicator as off with occupant in passenger seat (weight approx. 110 pounds). Passenger removes all weight from seat and reapplies weight in same position and/or reset procedure detailed in manual performed and sensor will usually come back on. Vehicle has visited authorized repair facility on three occasions regarding issue and first two visits repair attempt made in form of re-zeroing weight sensor (first attempt) and passenger occupant detection sensor calibration procedure (second attempt). …”
NHTSA complaint #10480628, filed 2012-10, 28,193 miles“The contact owns a 2011 Subaru Legacy. The contact stated that while driving or coming to a complete stop, the driver's side front seat would inadvertently move back and forth. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired by an independent mechanic or the dealer. The vehicle had previously been serviced for the front driver's side seat by the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the seat warranty had expired and that the contact needed to pay out of pocket for the repair. The failure mileage was approximately 77,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11450754, filed 2022-02, 77,000 milesSeats: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | 3% |
| 2020 | 1 | 1% |
| 2019 | 1 | 1% |
| 2016 | 2 | 1% |
| 2015 | 3 | 2% |
| 2014 | 2 | 4% |
| 2013 | 2 | 3% |
| 2011 | 2 | 1% |
| 2010 | 3 | 2% |
| 2009 | 1 | 2% |
| 2006 | 1 | 1% |
| 2005 | 6 | 3% |
| 2002 | 1 | 2% |
| 2000 | 1 | 1% |
| 1999 | 1 | 1% |
| 1998 | 4 | 4% |
| 1996 | 6 | 5% |
| 1995 | 3 | 2% |
| 1990 | 1 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2011 Subaru Legacy
47 complaintsAir bags
25 complaintsEngine
22 complaintsElectrical system
19 complaintsSuspension
19 complaintsBrakes
18 complaintsExterior lighting
18 complaintsOther or unknown
18 complaintsSteering
16 complaintsFuel system
7 complaintsEngine cooling
6 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2011 Subaru Legacy
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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