2013 Subaru Legacy

58 serious complaints of 66, the most about engine (18) and air bags (14); per car on the road, 1.0× this model's usual year. 12 recalls.

What owners report

“Since the vehicle was purchased I had to add at least one quart of oil to the engine between each recommended oil change. I informed the dealer who had me return approx 1300 miles after my last oil change, which I did. The dealer indicated to me that the oil level was fine.”

An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the engine, Apr 2015

“Takata recall. The contact owns a 2013 subaru legacy. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 19v009000 (air bags). The contact called romano subaru at 315-475-7933 (located at 960 hiawatha blvd w, syracuse, ny 13204) and was informed that the parts were not available.”

An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the air bags, Apr 2019

Fixes and extended coverage

• Extended coverage This Warranty Extension will not cover any excessive engine oil consumption found to be a result of any condition(s) other than those specifically described in this bulletin. As part of our dedication to customer satisfaction, Subaru of America, Inc. is initiating a program to extend the original… (02-157-14, Oct 2016)
• Extended coverage This change is in response to an identified condition which in some cases, can cause the EPB system to not operate as designed. Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) is extending the New Car Limited Warranty coverage for the Electric Parking Brake (EPB) assembly used in the above listed models and model… (06-71-19, Sep 2019)
• Extended coverage Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling all 2010-2014 model year Legacy and Outback vehicles equipped with a manual transmission (M/T), to replace the electronic parking brake (EPB) actuator assembly. However, they will be covered under an extended warranty. (WTV-81, Oct 2018)
• Extended coverage Subaru owner letter. As the warrantor of Subaru vehicles in the United States, Subaru of America is implementing an EPB Warranty Extension program which extends warranty coverage for the EPB on the models listed above that were sold or leased in the United States. (Warranty, Sep 2019)
• Extended coverage As part of Subaru’s dedication to customer satisfaction, SOA is announcing an Electric Parking Brake (EPB) Warranty Extension program, which extends the New Car Basic Limited Warranty coverage of the EPB actuator assembly for 2010-2014 Legacy/Outback vehicles with CVT or 5AT Transmission that… (Retailer, Sep 2019)

From the manufacturer's bulletins filed with NHTSA. A dealer can look up whether a car has had the work done or is still covered.

66 owner complaints · 12 recalls (check a car's VIN for open recalls) · EPA combined: 20–27 mpg · NHTSA: 5 of 5 stars · 2013 trims and features