2013 Subaru Legacy Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 14about this part
- Share
- 21%of 66 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 19,750miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 14 complaints about the air bags of the 2013 Subaru Legacy, 21% of the 66 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 19,750 miles. 4 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 7 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
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.
“Takata recall. We got a recall notice from Subaru, recall tkb19, stating that no passengers should be allowed to ride in the passenger seat until the repair is performed. However, the only Subaru in the raleigh area said the earliest the repair could be done was in august; I called late in march. My wife rides in the passenger seat, so now we cannot use the vehicle, which is not acceptable, what can be done to get Subaru to either perform the repair soon or provide a loaner meanwhile ? Thanks”
NHTSA complaint #11192673, filed 2019-03, 1 miles“Subaru Legacy driver side air bag failure. Was pulling forward on a green light when I was t-boned on drivers side door and front wing/wheel. My speed approx 5 MPH,, straight, other car driving above the threshold for a front airbag to deploy in a hyundai sonata 2013, which I believe above 14 MPH into solid concrete wall or 28 MPH parked car per tests. Hyundai car was perpendicular to Legacy when it struck. Side airbags failed to deploy despite extensive damage to driver door and left wing. …”
NHTSA complaint #10746004, filed 2015-08, 27,500 miles“Airbag fault warning light turn on with front passenger airbag off light turn on and the front passenger seat belt unbuckle warning also turn on while driving. There is a passenger in the front seat with seat belt on. Turn off the car and started the car again multiple time did not resolve the problem, the passenger air bag light stay off with seat belt warning light on even with or without front passenger.”
NHTSA complaint #10568076, filed 2014-03, 1,500 miles“I received a recall for passenger air bag and the company set up an appointment for me. However, I remember receiving a recall for the drivers side air bag a year or so ago, and when I called the company I purchased it from, they told me the recall was not meant for my Legacy, so I threw away the letter. Now I am wondering - was there a recall for the drivers side and can I still get it replace by that company?”
NHTSA complaint #11207114, filed 2019-05“On 03/18/2017, I was involved in a head on collision with another vehicle that ran the red light, and my vehicle failed to deploy the air bags. As a result I hit my head on the widow and sustained various injuries.”
NHTSA complaint #10967479, filed 2017-03Related recalls
- 20V001000Jan 2, 2020Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Forester, 2003-2006 Baja, 2004-2011 Impreza, 2004-2014 WRX (STI included), 2003-2014 Legacy…Covers: Subaru Legacy 2003–2014, Outback 2003–2014, WRX 2004–2014 +4 more
- 20V002000Jan 2, 2020Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Forester, 2003-2006 Baja, 2004-2011 Impreza, 2004-2014 WRX (including STI), 2003-2014 Legacy…Covers: Subaru Legacy 2003–2014, Outback 2003–2014, WRX 2004–2014 +4 more
- 20V003000Jan 2, 2020Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Forester, 2003-2006 Baja, 2004-2011 Impreza, 2004-2014 WRX (including STI), 2003-2014 Legacy…Covers: Subaru Legacy 2003–2014, Outback 2003–2014, WRX 2004–2014 +4 more
- 19V007000Jan 9, 2019Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2010-2013 Forester, 2010-2014 Tribeca, WRX, Outback, Legacy, and 2010-2011 Impreza vehicles sold, or…Covers: Subaru Legacy 2010–2014, Outback 2010–2014, WRX 2010–2014 +4 more
- 19V008000Jan 9, 2019Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2010-2014 Tribeca, WRX, Outback, and Legacy vehicles, 2010-2011 Impreza vehicles and 2010-2013 Forester…Covers: Subaru Legacy 2010–2014, Outback 2010–2014, WRX 2010–2014 +4 more
- 19V009000Jan 9, 2019Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2010-2014 Tribeca, WRX, Legacy and Outback vehicles, 2010-2011 Impreza vehicles and 2010-2013 Forester…Covers: Subaru Legacy 2010–2014, Outback 2010–2014, WRX 2010–2014 +4 more
- 18V012000Jan 9, 2018Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Legacy, Forester, Tribeca, WRX and Outback vehicles, and 2009-2011 Impreza vehicles sold, or…Covers: Subaru Legacy 2009–2013, Forester 2009–2013, Outback 2009–2013 +4 more
Related service bulletins
- 11005609Jul 15, 2024This announcement provides information on Takata Recall Escalated Towing Program.
- 10248223Dec 28, 2023SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. has determined that a defect, which relates to motor vehicle safety, exists in certain 2003-2014 model year Legacy and Outback vehicles, 2003-2006 model…
- 10244915Oct 30, 2023SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. has determined that a defect, which relates to motor vehicle safety, exists in certain 2003-2014 model year Legacy and Outback vehicles, 2003-2006 model…
- 10237234May 2, 2023Takata Front Passenger Airbag Module / Inflator âLike for Likeâ Recall
- 10235277Apr 4, 2023Takata Front Passenger Airbag Module / Inflator âLike for Likeâ Recall
- 10173127Mar 19, 2020This bulletin provides information regarding Event Data Recorder (EDR) functionality which has been incorporated into the airbag system.
- 10171869Feb 4, 2020SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. has determined that a defect, which relates to motor vehicle safety, exists in certain 2003-2014 model year Legacy and Outback vehicles, 2003-2006 model…
- 10171089Jan 17, 2020This Bulletin provides information regarding Event Data Recorder (EDR) functionality which has been incorporated into the airbag system.
- 10171076Jan 15, 2020SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. has determined that a defect, which relates to motor vehicle safety, exists in certain 2003-2014 model year Legacy and Outback vehicles, 2003-2006 model…
- 10171075Jan 6, 2020Takata Like for Like recalls- TKA20 (Zone A), TKB20 (Zone B), TKC20 (Zone C).
Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 17% |
| 2024 | 3 | 18% |
| 2023 | 2 | 20% |
| 2022 | 2 | 6% |
| 2021 | 6 | 19% |
| 2020 | 1 | 1% |
| 2018 | 3 | 3% |
| 2017 | 7 | 6% |
| 2016 | 2 | 1% |
| 2015 | 10 | 6% |
| 2014 | 14 | 26% |
| 2013 | 14 | 21% |
| 2012 | 11 | 12% |
| 2011 | 25 | 15% |
| 2010 | 28 | 19% |
| 2009 | 31 | 48% |
| 2008 | 25 | 38% |
| 2007 | 12 | 36% |
| 2006 | 13 | 15% |
| 2005 | 21 | 11% |
| 2004 | 26 | 53% |
| 2003 | 16 | 27% |
| 2002 | 1 | 2% |
| 2001 | 3 | 4% |
| 2000 | 3 | 3% |
| 1999 | 11 | 12% |
| 1998 | 11 | 10% |
| 1997 | 10 | 7% |
| 1996 | 22 | 18% |
| 1995 | 46 | 25% |
| 1994 | 5 | 8% |
| 1993 | 10 | 13% |
| 1992 | 2 | 4% |
| 1991 | 2 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2013 Subaru Legacy
18 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
12 complaintsElectrical system
6 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsSeats
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2013 Subaru Legacy
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology