2016 Subaru Legacy Recalls

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2016 Subaru Legacy, 1 of them with a do-not-drive advisory. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.

• 16V292000May 11, 2016DO NOT DRIVE48,819 vehicles potentially affected
  Steering › Column
  Covers: Subaru Legacy 2016–2017, Outback 2015–2017

  Reported issue: Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Legacy and Outback vehicles manufactured February 29, 2016, to May 6, 2016. The steering column on the affected vehicles may have been improperly machined, and as a result, turning the steering wheel may have no effect on the direction of the wheels.

  Possible consequence: The loss of steering ability would increase the risk of a crash.

  Remedy: Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the lot number on the steering column, replacing the steering column, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began May 13, 2016. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2783 or by visiting http://www.wtd65.service-campaign.com. Subaru's number for…

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• 15V794000Nov 24, 20153,251 vehicles potentially affected
  Power train › Driveline › Differential unit
  Covers: Subaru Legacy 2016, Outback 2016

  Reported issue: Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2016 Legacy vehicles manufactured October 24, 2015, to November 16, 2015, and Outback vehicles manufactured October 24, 2015, to November 17, 2015. Due to the improper tightening of the securing nuts, the drive shaft may separate from the rear differential.

  Possible consequence: If the drive shaft detaches from the rear differential, it may strike the fuel tank and result in a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.

  Remedy: Subaru has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the fastening nuts, and tighten or replace them, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on December 10, 2015. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-856-488-8500. Subaru's number for this recall is WQV-57.

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• 15V502000Aug 10, 20152,893 vehicles potentially affected
  Power train › Automatic transmission
  Covers: Subaru Legacy 2015–2016, Outback 2015–2016

  Reported issue: Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2015 and 2016 model year Subaru Legacy 4-Door and Outback vehicles manufactured July 3, 2015, to July 27, 2015. Transmission oil may leak from a deformed seal cap on the propeller shaft yoke.

  Possible consequence: If the transmission oil leaks onto the exhaust pipe, there is a possible risk of fire.

  Remedy: Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace the propeller shaft, free of charge. The recall began on August 28, 2015. Owners may contact 1-800-782-2783. Subaru's number for this recall is WQU-56.

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