Severe Issues

2022 SUBARU LEGACY Problems

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2022 Subaru Legacy. This model year has 31 NHTSA complaints β€” top issue: Visibility/Wiper.

31
Complaints
2
Crashes
1
Fires
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Injuries
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Deaths
2
Recalls

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Worst 2022 Subaru Legacy Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#1
16
complaints

Visibility/Wiper

#2
8
complaints

Uncategorized Issues

Fires:1
#3
3
complaints

Electrical Faults

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2022 Subaru Legacy. A single complaint may appear in multiple categories.

ComponentComplaintsCrashesFiresAvg MileageVolume
Visibility/Wiper16β€”β€”β€”
Uncategorized Issues8β€”1β€”
Electrical Faults3β€”β€”β€”
Unintended Acceleration22β€”β€”
Forward Collision Avoidance: AEB2β€”β€”β€”
Lane Departure2β€”β€”β€”
Engine Problems11β€”β€”
Steering Defects1β€”β€”β€”
Airbag Malfunctions1β€”β€”β€”
Tire Issues1β€”β€”β€”
Structural Problems1β€”β€”β€”
Visibility1β€”β€”β€”

Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Complaint counts may exceed total complaints because one report can span multiple categories.

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Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2022 Subaru Legacy. Type a keyword (e.g. β€œtransmission”, β€œstalling”, β€œbrakes”) to filter.

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Showing 31 most recent complaints

Unintended AccelerationπŸ’₯ CrashApr 10, 2026

I experienced unintended acceleration while operating my vehicle. I was slowly pulling into a parking space at a gym when, without warning, the vehicle suddenly accelerated rapidly forward. I did not intentionally press the accelerator at that time. The unexpected acceleration c…

Visibility/WiperJan 14, 2026

Safety Hazard: Subaru Sun Visor I own a 2022 Subaru Legacy, the first new car I've ever owned. The visor Β (to protect eyes from the sun) is too short and not wide enough. The seat is raised as high as it will go. I CAN'T position myself to protect my eyes from the Sun. On 1/8/2…

Uncategorized IssuesFeb 8, 2025

I went to lunch today and came out to a crack on my windshield. I've seen several issues online about defects with the legacy windshields.

Visibility/WiperDec 2, 2024

I have the touring model with defrosters under the windshield. This is the second time I have had my windshield cracked vertically in a year. Both scenarios include a cold snap to about 20 degrees. First one broke in the parking lot after warming up the car (windshield heat and d…

Steering DefectsNov 28, 2024

Emergency breaking deployed during traffic where no indication of collision was about to take place; vehicle safety features disabled and enabled off and on automatically while driving, this led up to sudden stop of vehicle in heavy traffic and vehicle would never restart. Subaru…

Tire IssuesJul 21, 2024

The first tire had an air bubble and I brought it in. They said it was a manufacturer error. In September 2023 I had a blowout and Subaru declared that it was a manufacturer defect. I asked him to check all the tires and they kept the original set on. This month a third tire from…

Visibility/WiperJul 11, 2024

In April 2024 a small rock hit my windshield and it immediately cracked. I’ve had rocks hit the windshield on other vehicles but usually nothing is visible or worse case it was a chip. The 3-4 inch crack grew to over a foot by the next day. I had it repaired at Safelite and h…

Visibility/WiperJun 24, 2024

My windshield cracked when I wasn’t even driving, it cracked all the way up almost to the top of the windshield. I have heard of other Subaru owners having this same issue with the windshield cracking easily. This should not have cracked like this. It is cheaply made obviously an…

Uncategorized IssuesJun 14, 2024

driving home from work my sunroof exploded outward. No impact to the glass, I was not operating it. Glass mostly went out and behind but some fell onto me as I was driving at highway speeds. I have seen others posting on the internet with this issue. Dealership has the car no…

Uncategorized IssuesJun 1, 2024

Unknown. Seat belt warning lights will start beeping very loudly while on the road while seat belts are buckled. This is an extremely noisy distraction and frightens my passengers. Dealer changed one seat belt but problem remains

Unintended AccelerationπŸ’₯ CrashMay 1, 2024

The contact owned a 2022 Subaru Legacy. The contact stated that while driving into their driveway at unknown speeds, the vehicle independently accelerated forward. The contact placed the vehicle in reverse, however, the vehicle continued to accelerate independently, and the conta…

Visibility/WiperMar 27, 2024

In 2022, a piece of small gravel fell off the back of a dump truck, bounced off the road, and struck the windshield of my 2022 Subaru Legacy. Based on past experience with other vehicles, this should have resulted in a round or star-shaped crack to the glass but this caused crack…

Visibility/WiperMar 14, 2024

Vehicles windshield appears to be defective. Small rock hit windshield I. 2/18, got replaced immediately after for around 1000 dollars. Not even three weeks later on 3/14 a semi kick up a rock and my windshield has a crack that can not be patched up, it has to be repaired. I went…

Visibility/WiperDec 23, 2023

The windshield immediately chips and cracks upon any rock/pebble impact. My safety is affected because the cracks spread into my line of sight. This has happened 3 times on my car on three different windshields in 2 years, unknown if it’s been inspected by manufacturers.

Electrical FaultsDec 12, 2023

The contact leased a 2022 Subaru Legacy. The contact stated that condensation was leaking onto her foot. While driving, water entered the vehicle and caused the rugs, radio, and amplifier to become wet. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed that water …

Structural ProblemsAug 18, 2023

Vehicle windshield developed a crack unknown reasons. Crack developed at the very bottom of the windshield below the trim. Nothing has impacted the windshield whatsoever.

Uncategorized IssuesAug 15, 2023

I was sitting at a Walmart parking lot around 6:50 am waiting for the store to open. I decided to sit in the back seat of my new 2022 Legacy and work on my laptop while sipping on my coffee. It is a beautiful 71 degrees in small-town Georgia when I hear what I could describe as a…

Visibility/WiperApr 24, 2023

After a small pebble hit my windshield, an extremely large crack appeared and grew within moments of the impact. It has spiderwebbed all over the windshield and obstructed the vehicle's EYESIGHT cameras. A second impact within a few days has done the same right in front of the dr…

Visibility/WiperApr 16, 2023

Horizontal stress crack on lower middle section of windshield. There has been a recall due to stress cracks on prior years, but no recall yet for the 2022 Subaru Legacy. I got in my car to go to work one morning and there was a crack in the windshield.

Visibility/WiperMar 15, 2023

Windshield cracked for no reason . There has been nothing that has hit the windshield or any kind of puck or impact mark of it being hit . Car was in the garage overnight and in the morning , there’s a big crack in the windshield. The crack starts at the bottom where the heating…

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Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Real owner reports for the 2022 Subaru Legacy.

Recalls for 2022 Subaru Legacy

2 campaigns

NHTSA recall campaigns for the 2022 Subaru Legacy. Recalls are free to fix at any authorized dealer. Run a VIN check below to see if your specific vehicle has open recalls.

23V755000Sep 11, 2023
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH

24V227000Invalid Date
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER

2022 Subaru Legacy β€” FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2022 Subaru Legacy reliable?β–Ύ

Severe Issues. The 2022 Subaru Legacy has 31 NHTSA owner complaints, 2 crash-related, and 2 recall campaigns. The most reported issue is Visibility/Wiper (16 complaints). Source: NHTSA via VinSpector AI.

What are the most common problems with the 2022 Subaru Legacy?β–Ύ

#1: Visibility/Wiper (16 complaints). #2: Uncategorized Issues (8 complaints). #3: Electrical Faults (3 complaints)

At what mileage do problems start on the 2022 Subaru Legacy?β–Ύ

Mileage data is not available or insufficient for this model year.

How safe is the 2022 Subaru Legacy?β–Ύ

The 2022 Subaru Legacy has 2 crash-related complaints and 1 fire reports out of 31 total NHTSA complaints. For NCAP lab crash test star ratings, visit nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Does the 2022 Subaru Legacy have any recalls?β–Ύ

Yes β€” 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affect the 2022 Subaru Legacy. The largest issue: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH. Check nhtsa.gov/recalls or run a VIN check to see if your specific vehicle has open recalls.

Should I buy a 2022 Subaru Legacy?β–Ύ

The 2022 Subaru Legacy has severe issues β€” review the top problems before buying. Pay particular attention to Visibility/Wiper issues. Always run a VIN check on the specific car you're considering to check for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinSpector AI.

Wider context: See the full Subaru Legacy reliability report with year-by-year comparison.

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