Recall List for the 2008 Subaru Legacy

Official recalls have been issued for the 2008 Subaru Legacy by the NHTSA. The complete details of all recalls are listed below, along with what they cover and the recommended solutions.

Recalls don't cost you anything to get fixed, but most are time-limited, so if your car is affected you should call your local Subaru service department immediately!

If you have questions about a recall, write down your VIN & then call Subaru customer service.

  1. RECALL: Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode

    An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death. Read more »

    Date Announced
    JAN 02, 2020
    Vehicles Affected
    258,813
  2. RECALL: Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode

    An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death. Read more »

    Date Announced
    JAN 02, 2020
    Vehicles Affected
    127,547
  3. RECALL: Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode

    An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death. Read more »

    Date Announced
    JAN 02, 2020
    Vehicles Affected
    111,562
  4. RECALL: Ignition Switch May Turn Off

    The engine turning off unexpectedly can increase the risk of a crash. If a crash occurs under this condition, the air bag may not deploy, increasing the risk of ... Read more »

    Date Announced
    APR 11, 2019
    Vehicles Affected
    511
  5. RECALL: Power Relay May Fail Allowing Air Pump To Overheat

    If the air injection pump overheats, it may melt and increase the risk of a fire. Read more »

    Date Announced
    OCT 13, 2016
    Vehicles Affected
    100,127
  6. RECALL: Passenger Side Front Air Bag Inflator May Rupture

    In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or ... Read more »

    Date Announced
    MAY 28, 2015
    Vehicles Affected
    432,016
  7. RECALL: Brake Lines May Fail Due To Corrosion

    Brake line corrosion may result in brake fluid leakage. Fluid leakage may result in longer distances being required to slow or stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a ... Read more »

    Date Announced
    JUN 10, 2014
    Vehicles Affected
    461,338
  8. RECALL: Brake Lines May Fail Due To Corrosion

    Brake line corrosion may result in brake fluid leakage. Fluid leakage may result in longer distances being required to slow or stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. ... Read more »

    Date Announced
    MAR 27, 2013
    Vehicles Affected
    274,402
  9. RECALL: Engine Oil Supply Pipe

    Vibration would occur while driving and, over time, could eventually result in cracking the pipe which would allow oil to leak. If leaking oil contacts components operating at high temperatures, an engine compartment fire could ... Read more »

    Date Announced
    SEP 11, 2008
    Vehicles Affected
    16,715

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