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2024 Subaru Legacy

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2024 Legacy.

The 2024 Subaru Legacy enters its model year with a notably light footprint in owner-reported issues—just 15 total complaints, no open recalls, and a single concentrated trouble spot in visibility and wiper performance. That figure looks especially restrained when placed against the nameplate's full 1990–2025 complaint history, which stretches from a 1995 peak of 216 reports down to a 2025 low of just 6. For a researcher tracking the Legacy's long-term reliability arc, the 2024 data point sits comfortably within the modern low-complaint era, signaling a vehicle whose documented issues are narrowly localized rather than symptomatic of the broader design problems that once defined the line.

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Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length191.3 in
Overall width72.4 in
Overall height59.1 in
Wheelbase108.3 in
Curb weight3541 lb
Track (front / rear)62.2 / 63.4 in

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the Legacy of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

5.7–8.3 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 5.70 sec — 2023 Sport
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2023Sport 2.4L Turbo F-45.70 sec14.30 sec260 hpAWD
2021Limited 2.5L F-48.30 sec16.40 sec182 hpAWD
2020Touring XT 2.4L Turbo F-46.10 sec14.70 sec260 hpAWD
2020Touring XT 2.4L Turbo F-46.10 sec14.80 sec260 hpAWD
2020Touring XT 2.4L Turbo F-46.20 sec14.80 sec260 hpAWD
2020Sport 2.5L F-48.00 sec16.20 sec182 hpAWD
2020Sport 2.5L F-48.10 sec16.20 sec182 hpAWD
2020Limited 2.5L F-48.30 sec16.50 sec182 hpAWD

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 6,000 mi; spark plugs every 60,000 mi; coolant every 6,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 6,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 6,000 miEngine Coolant System (inspect fluid level) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
Every 12,000 miBrake Line (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Parking Brake System (inspect)
Every 30,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Brake Hydraulic System (drain, refill & bleed) · Differential (inspect fluid level) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Engine Coolant System Hoses (inspect) · Fuel Line (inspect)
Every 60,000 miSpark Plugs (replace) · Wheel Bearing (inspect)
Every 72,000 miFuel Filter (replace)
At 137,500 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2024 Subaru Legacy sits at the low‑end of a long‑term decline in federal complaints, with only 15 complaints versus a peak of 216 in 1995 and a recent high of 31 in 2021; its zero recalls and zero investigations also mark a notable improvement over the 20202022 period, which saw 6, 3 and 2 recalls respectively. Throughout the generation, recall counts rose sharply in the early 2010s (up to 18 in 2010) before tapering off after 2015, while TSBs have remained elevated but gradually fell from a high of 572 in 2020 to 217 in 2024. The modest complaint profile for 2024 aligns with the downward trajectory that began around 2017, indicating that systemic issues have largely been resolved or are no longer triggering federal action. With only one fire‑related complaint and no crash‑related complaints, the data suggest 2024 is one of the cleanest model years available. **Takeaway:** based on the federal record, 2024 is a strong year to buy a used Legacy, offering the lowest complaint and recall exposure in recent history.

0
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
217
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
15
Owner complaints
0 involved a crash · 1 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★★
Frontal★★★★★
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 15 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Visibility/Wiper3
Air Bags2
Electrical System,Service Brakes,Forward Collision Avoidance1
Unknown Or Other,Visibility/Wiper1
Unknown Or Other,Forward Collision Avoidance1
Wheels1
Unknown Or Other1
Electrical System,Forward Collision Avoidance1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 217 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
02-193-24R2026-06-29EngineThis bulletin provides updated parts information and a service procedure to follow for…
15-246-19R2026-06-29Electrical SystemThis Service Information Bulletin outlines a new required procedure to follow when…
09-74-21R2026-06-25EngineThis bulletin provides updated parts information and a service procedure to follow for…
16-159-262026-06-22Electrical SystemThis bulletin provides new diagnostic steps for DTC P0851 and P0852 to be used in…
02-196-262026-06-22EngineThis bulletin outlines the diagnostic and repair procedure for white smoke emitted from…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

VIN tools

Decode factory build data for a specific vehicle by VIN.

VIN
Decode a VIN to confirm the transmission and build data for a specific Legacy. OEM
Build data
Plant, GVWR class, engine and body data for any 17-character VIN.
Recalls
Check open recall campaigns against a specific vehicle by VIN.

Reference guides

Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.

Frequently asked

Does the 2024 Legacy have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 0 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.