2020 Subaru Legacy Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 1%of 121 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the air bags of the 2020 Subaru Legacy, 1% of the 121 complaints for this model year. 1 recall campaign on record is 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.
“The contact owns a 2020 Subaru Legacy. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V227000 (Air Bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.”
NHTSA complaint #11616662, filed 2024-09Related recalls
- 24V227000Mar 22, 2024Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Outback and Legacy vehicles. A capacitor in the sensors for the Occupant Detection System…Covers: Subaru Legacy 2020–2022, Outback 2020–2022
Related service bulletins
- 11030569Mar 16, 2026Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) has initiated a safety recall for certain 2020-2022 model year Legacy and Outback vehicles to replace all (four) of the Occupant Detection System…
- 11029325Feb 5, 2026This announcement provides updates for WRA-24 ODS Sensor Replacement.
- 11021249Jul 14, 2025This announcement is to inform subscribed customers of a software update for in-vehicle multimedia system.
- 11019930Jun 23, 2025Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) has initiated a safety recall for certain 2020-2022 model year Legacy and Outback vehicles to replace all (four) of the Occupant Detection System…
- 11018907May 19, 2025This announcement provide information on WRA-24 ODS sensor replacement FAQs for used and CPO vehicle inventory.
- 11016167Mar 4, 2025Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) has initiated a safety recall for certain 2020-2022 model year Legacy and Outback vehicles to replace all (four) of the Occupant Detection System…
- 11014846Feb 3, 2025Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) has initiated a safety recall for certain 2020-2022 model year Legacy and Outback vehicles to replace all (four) of the Occupant Detection System…
- 11014842Feb 3, 2025This announcment is an update on safety recall WRA-24 ODS sensor replacement. Used vehicle inventory & CPO updates.
- 11014841Feb 3, 2025This announcement is an update on safety recall WRA-24 ODS sensor replacement.
- 11013523Jan 28, 2025This announcement is in regard to special service tool shipment for completion of the upcoming ERA-24 ODS sensor replacement safety recall.
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 2020 Subaru Legacy
66 complaintsOther or unknown
26 complaintsElectrical system
15 complaintsForward collision avoidance
7 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsEngine
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsLane departure
2 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2020 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