{"vehicle":{"id":"2003_subaru_legacy","year":2003,"make":"Subaru","model":"Legacy"},"may_apply":true,"as_of":{"us":"2026-10-19","ca":"2026-10-19"},"recalls":[{"source":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"2020001","date":"2020-01-02","manufacturer":null,"component":"Airbag","summary":"Issue:\nThis recall is for certain vehicles that had an airbag inflator replaced as a part of an earlier recall campaign. This recall provides a final repair.\n\nLong-term exposure to high absolute humidity and temperature, combined with high temperature cycling, may eventually degrade the propellant contained in the passenger-front airbag. This could cause the airbag to deploy with more force than normal. If the airbag inflator ruptures, fragments could be propelled toward vehicle occupants or cause damage to the airbag assembly, preventing its proper function.\n\nSafety Risk:\nIf the vehicle is involved in a crash requiring an airbag deployment, the airbag inflator could rupture and create a risk of injury.\n\nCorrective Actions:\nOwners will be notified by mail and instructed to take their vehicle to a dealer to inspect the passenger-front airbag inflator. The passenger-front airbag module or inflator will be replaced as necessary. Note: The Canadian climate results in the propellant degrading slowly. This recall is being conducted as a precaution to address future risk. It is expected that all airbag inflators will be replaced before their function would be affected.","mfr_campaign":"TKC-20","units":23159,"do_not_drive":null,"park_outside":null,"notification":"Safety Mfr","match":"exact","models":["LEGACY"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/tc/2020001"},{"source":"nhtsa","country":"us","campaign":"20V003000","date":"2020-01-02","manufacturer":"Subaru of America, Inc.","component":"AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE","summary":"Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Forester, 2003-2006 Baja, 2004-2011 Impreza, 2004-2014 WRX (including STI), 2003-2014 Legacy and Outback, and 2005-2006 Saab 9-2X vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming or \"Zone C.\"      These vehicles had their passenger frontal air bag inflators previously replaced under a prior recall using inflators of the same design.  The inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.","mfr_campaign":"TKC-20","units":111562,"do_not_drive":false,"park_outside":false,"notification":null,"match":"exact","models":["LEGACY"],"built_from":"2002-05-02","built_to":"2014-05-23","url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/nhtsa/20V003000"},{"source":"nhtsa","country":"us","campaign":"20V002000","date":"2020-01-02","manufacturer":"Subaru of America, Inc.","component":"AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE","summary":"Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Forester, 2003-2006 Baja, 2004-2011 Impreza, 2004-2014 WRX (including STI), 2003-2014 Legacy and Outback, and 2006 Saab 9-2X vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia or \"Zone B.\"      These vehicles had their passenger frontal air bag inflators previously replaced under a prior recall using inflators of the same design.  The inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.","mfr_campaign":"TKB-20","units":127547,"do_not_drive":false,"park_outside":false,"notification":null,"match":"exact","models":["LEGACY"],"built_from":"2002-05-03","built_to":"2014-05-23","url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/nhtsa/20V002000"},{"source":"nhtsa","country":"us","campaign":"20V001000","date":"2020-01-02","manufacturer":"Subaru of America, Inc.","component":"AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE","summary":"Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Forester, 2003-2006 Baja, 2004-2011 Impreza, 2004-2014 WRX (STI included), 2003-2014 Legacy and Outback, and 2005-2006 Saab 9-2X vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands or \"Zone A.\"    These vehicles had their passenger frontal air bag inflators previously replaced under a prior recall using inflators of the same design.  The inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.","mfr_campaign":"TKA-20","units":258813,"do_not_drive":false,"park_outside":false,"notification":null,"match":"exact","models":["LEGACY"],"built_from":"2002-06-13","built_to":"2014-05-23","url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/nhtsa/20V001000"},{"source":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"2016257","date":"2016-05-25","manufacturer":null,"component":"Airbag","summary":"On certain vehicles, long-term exposure to high absolute humidity and temperature, combined with high temperature cycling, could eventually degrade the propellant contained in the passenger frontal airbag. This could cause the airbag to deploy with more force than normal. As a result, if the vehicle were involved in a collision that warrants airbag deployment, fragments could be propelled toward vehicle occupants, and the airbag assembly could be damaged, preventing proper function. These issues could increase the risk of injury. Correction: Dealers will inspect, and replace the passenger frontal airbag inflator as necessary.  Note: Canadian climate results in the propellant degrading slowly. The recall is being conducted as a precaution to address future risk, and is expected to replace airbag inflators before their function would be affected.","mfr_campaign":"TKC-16","units":10837,"do_not_drive":null,"park_outside":null,"notification":"Safety Mfr","match":"exact","models":["LEGACY"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/tc/2016257"},{"source":"nhtsa","country":"us","campaign":"16V361000","date":"2016-05-25","manufacturer":"Subaru of America, Inc.","component":"AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE","summary":"Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2003-2004 Legacy, Outback, and Baja vehicles originally sold or that have ever been registered in Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming, or \"Zone C.\".    These vehicles may be equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment.  In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.","mfr_campaign":"TKC-16","units":62940,"do_not_drive":false,"park_outside":false,"notification":null,"match":"exact","models":["LEGACY"],"built_from":"2002-03-08","built_to":"2004-03-03","url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/nhtsa/16V361000"},{"source":"nhtsa","country":"us","campaign":"16V359000","date":"2016-05-25","manufacturer":"Subaru of America, Inc.","component":"AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE","summary":"Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2003-2004 Legacy, Outback, 2006-2008 Impreza, Tribeca, 2006 Saab 9-2x, and 2003-2006 Baja vehicles originally sold or that have ever been registered in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia, or \"Zone B.\"    These vehicles may be equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment.  In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.","mfr_campaign":"TKB-16","units":146010,"do_not_drive":false,"park_outside":false,"notification":null,"match":"exact","models":["LEGACY"],"built_from":"2002-03-08","built_to":"2004-03-03","url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/nhtsa/16V359000"},{"source":"nhtsa","country":"us","campaign":"16V358000","date":"2016-05-25","manufacturer":"Subaru of America, Inc.","component":"AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE","summary":"Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2003-2004 Legacy, Outback, 2009-2011 Legacy, Outback, Forester, 2006-2011 Impreza, Tribeca, 2003-2006 Baja, and 2006 Saab 9-2x vehicles originally sold or that have ever been registered in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or \"Zone A.\"    These vehicles may be equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment.  In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.","mfr_campaign":"TKA-16","units":302127,"do_not_drive":false,"park_outside":false,"notification":null,"match":"exact","models":["LEGACY"],"built_from":"2002-03-08","built_to":"2004-03-03","url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/nhtsa/16V358000"},{"source":"nhtsa","country":"us","campaign":"15V323000","date":"2015-05-28","manufacturer":"Subaru of America, Inc.","component":"AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE","summary":"Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2003-2004 Subaru Baja vehicles manufactured January 22, 2003, to July 21, 2004, 2004-2005 Impreza vehicles manufactured January 28, 2003, to May 31, 2005, 2003-2008 Subaru Legacy vehicles manufactured January 22, 2003, to May 2, 2008, 2003-2008 Subaru Outback vehicles manufactured February 18, 2003, to May 5, 2008, and 2005 Saab 9-2x vehicles manufactured February 11, 2004, to March 17, 2005.  The affected vehicles are equipped with a passenger side frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion which, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture upon its deployment.","mfr_campaign":"WQR-53","units":432016,"do_not_drive":false,"park_outside":false,"notification":null,"match":"exact","models":["LEGACY"],"built_from":"2003-01-22","built_to":"2005-05-02","url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/nhtsa/15V323000"},{"source":"nhtsa","country":"us","campaign":"14V763000","date":"2014-12-01","manufacturer":"Subaru of America, Inc.","component":"AIR BAGS","summary":"Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2003-2004 Legacy and Outback vehicles, and 2003-2005 Baja vehicles sold, or ever registered, in geographic locations associated with high absolute humidity. Specifically, vehicles sold, or ever registered, in Puerto Rico, Hawaii, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, Saipan, American Samoa, Florida and adjacent counties in southern Georgia, as well as the coastal areas of Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas.  Upon deployment of the passenger side frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.","mfr_campaign":"WQP-51","units":4175,"do_not_drive":false,"park_outside":false,"notification":null,"match":"exact","models":["LEGACY"],"built_from":"2003-02-18","built_to":"2003-06-06","url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/nhtsa/14V763000"},{"source":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"2014285","date":"2014-07-04","manufacturer":null,"component":"Airbag","summary":"On certain vehicles, the passenger (frontal) airbag inflator could produce excessive internal pressure during airbag deployment. Increased pressure may cause the inflator to rupture, which could allow fragments to be propelled toward vehicle occupants, increasing the risk of injury. This could also damage the airbag module, which could prevent proper deployment. Failure of the airbag to fully deploy during a crash (where deployment is warranted) could increase the risk of personal injury to the seat occupant. Correction: Dealers will replace the passenger airbag inflator.","mfr_campaign":"WQL-48","units":1112,"do_not_drive":null,"park_outside":null,"notification":"Safety Mfr","match":"exact","models":["LEGACY"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/tc/2014285"},{"source":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"2004094","date":"2004-03-16","manufacturer":null,"component":"Other","summary":"On certain Legacy, Outback H-6 3.0L and Impreza WRX 2.0L Turbo, the cruise control cable could come out of its track on the cruise control lever and lodge on the control lever tab when the accelerator pedal is released.  If this condition occurs, the throttle will not return to the idle position which may cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle.  Correction:  Dealer will install a retaining clip to the cruise control lever tab.","mfr_campaign":"WWQ-01","units":8953,"do_not_drive":null,"park_outside":null,"notification":"Safety Mfr","match":"exact","models":["LEGACY"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/tc/2004094"},{"source":"nhtsa","country":"us","campaign":"04V128000","date":"2004-03-16","manufacturer":"SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.","component":"VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES","summary":"ON CERTAIN PASSENGER SEDANS, WAGONS, AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE CRUISE CONTROL CABLE COULD COME OUT OF ITS TRACK ON THE CRUISE CONTROL LEVER AND LODGE ON THE CONTROL LEVER TAB WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL IS RELEASED.  IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS, THE THROTTLE WILL NOT RETURN TO THE IDLE POSITION AND WILL REMAIN IN AN OPEN POSITION.","mfr_campaign":"WWQ-01","units":127580,"do_not_drive":false,"park_outside":false,"notification":null,"match":"exact","models":["LEGACY"],"built_from":"2000-03-15","built_to":"2004-02-19","url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/nhtsa/04V128000"},{"source":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"2003167","date":"2003-07-07","manufacturer":null,"component":"Suspension","summary":"On certain vehicles, the left front transverse link components were produced with poor electro-deposition coating quality which, after continued exposure to corrosive road salts for a period of several years, may result in rust-out of the component and possible breakage of the transverse link.  If such a breakage occurs while the vehicle is being operated, control of the vehicle could be affected.  Correction:  Dealer will rust-proof the left side transverse link with anti-rust wax.","mfr_campaign":"WWN-97","units":217,"do_not_drive":null,"park_outside":null,"notification":"Safety Mfr","match":"exact","models":["LEGACY"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/tc/2003167"},{"source":"nhtsa","country":"us","campaign":"03V232000","date":"2003-06-26","manufacturer":"SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.","component":"SUSPENSION:FRONT","summary":"ON SOME PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, KENTUCKY, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, VIRGINIA, WEST VIRGINIA, WISCONSIN, AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, CERTAIN LEFT-HAND FRONT TRANSVERSE LINK COMPONENTS WERE PRODUCED WITH POOR PAINT QUALITY.  IF THE VEHICLE IS OPERATED FORM AN EXTENSIVE PERIOD IN A SALT-BELT AREA, CONTINUED EXPOSURE TO SALT COULD CAUSE THE LEFT FRONT TRANSVERSE LINK TO RUST AND EVENTUALLY BREAK.","mfr_campaign":"WWN-97","units":350,"do_not_drive":false,"park_outside":false,"notification":null,"match":"exact","models":["LEGACY"],"built_from":"2003-04-03","built_to":"2003-04-14","url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/nhtsa/03V232000"},{"source":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"2003117","date":"2003-04-30","manufacturer":null,"component":"Suspension","summary":"On certain vehicles operated in the \"salt-belt\" provinces of Manitoba, Ontario, Québec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island and Newfoundland & Labrador.  The rear suspension subframe components were produced with poor paint quality which, after continued exposure to corrosive road salts for a period of several years, may result in rust-out of the component and possible breakage of the subframe.  Correction:  Dealer will clean and rust-proof with anti-rust oil and anti-rust wax.","mfr_campaign":"WWM-96","units":12450,"do_not_drive":null,"park_outside":null,"notification":"Safety Mfr","match":"exact","models":["LEGACY"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/tc/2003117"},{"source":"nhtsa","country":"us","campaign":"03V153000","date":"2003-04-22","manufacturer":"SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.","component":"SUSPENSION:REAR","summary":"THIS RECALL APPLIES TO CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, KENTUCKY, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, VIRGINIA, WEST VIRGINIA, WISCONSIN, AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA.   CERTAIN REAR SUSPENSION SUBFRAME COMPONENTS WERE PRODUCED WITH POOR PAINT QUALITY WHICH, AFTER CONTINUED EXPOSURE TO CORROSIVE ROAD SALTS FOR A PERIOD OF SEVERAL YEARS, COULD RESULT IN RUST-OUT OF THE COMPONENT AND POSSIBLE BREAKAGE OF THE SUBFRAME.","mfr_campaign":"WWM-96","units":170000,"do_not_drive":false,"park_outside":false,"notification":null,"match":"exact","models":["LEGACY"],"built_from":"1999-05-01","built_to":"2002-04-30","url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/nhtsa/03V153000"},{"source":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"2002200","date":"2002-11-05","manufacturer":null,"component":"Powertrain","summary":"On certain vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions, the parking pawl actuating rod (\"parking rod\") spring retainer may be defective.  The parking pawl may not engage the parking gear fully and could cause the vehicle to move if the parking brake is not applied.  Correction:  Dealers will replace the automatic transmission parking rod assembly.  Replacement parts will not be available until January 2003.","mfr_campaign":"WWK-94","units":11597,"do_not_drive":null,"park_outside":null,"notification":"Safety Mfr","match":"exact","models":["LEGACY"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/tc/2002200"},{"source":"nhtsa","country":"us","campaign":"02V282000","date":"2002-10-30","manufacturer":"SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.","component":"POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION","summary":"CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY AND PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS WERE PRODUCED WITH AN IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED TRANSMISSION  PARKING ROD.   WHEN THE TRANSMISSION SELECTOR LEVER IS PLACED IN THE \"P\" (PARK) POSITION, THE TRANSMISSION PARK MECHANISM, THAT IS INTENDED TO HOLD YOUR VEHICLE, MAY NOT ENGAGE.","mfr_campaign":"WWK-94","units":172564,"do_not_drive":false,"park_outside":false,"notification":null,"match":"exact","models":["LEGACY"],"built_from":"2001-06-01","built_to":"2002-09-30","url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/nhtsa/02V282000"},{"source":"nhtsa","country":"us","campaign":"02V240000","date":"2002-09-13","manufacturer":"SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.","component":"ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM","summary":"ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY AND PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4-CYLINDER ENGINES, THE WATER PUMP PULLEY CENTER HOLE WAS IMPROPERLY MACHINED.","mfr_campaign":null,"units":555,"do_not_drive":false,"park_outside":false,"notification":null,"match":"exact","models":["LEGACY"],"built_from":"2002-08-19","built_to":"2002-08-30","url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/nhtsa/02V240000"},{"source":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"2002162","date":"2002-09-11","manufacturer":null,"component":"Engine","summary":"On certain 4-cylinder vehicles, the water pump pulley center hole was improperly machined and the pulley may dislodge from the pump which could result in severe engine damage during vehicle usage.  Correction: The originally equipped water pump of each of the potentially affected vehicles will be replaced.","mfr_campaign":"CAA-58","units":153,"do_not_drive":null,"park_outside":null,"notification":"Safety Mfr","match":"exact","models":["LEGACY"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/tc/2002162"},{"source":"nhtsa","country":"us","campaign":"02V235000","date":"2002-09-05","manufacturer":"SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.","component":"WHEELS","summary":"ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 6-CYLINDER ENGINES, THE ALUMINUM WHEELS MAY HAVE AN OFF-CENTER DIAMETER.","mfr_campaign":null,"units":100,"do_not_drive":false,"park_outside":false,"notification":null,"match":"exact","models":["LEGACY"],"built_from":"2002-08-16","built_to":"2002-08-27","url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/nhtsa/02V235000"}],"lookup":{"nhtsa":"https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls","tc":"https://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/Saf-Sec-Sur/7/VRDB-BDRV/search-recherche/menu.aspx?lang=eng","maker":null},"attribution":["Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada."]}