2015 Subaru Legacy engine problems
The 2015 Subaru Legacy has 24 engine complaints filed with NHTSA — 10% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.
24
Engine complaints
10%
Share of year
3
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Engine complaints by year
What owners report
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 SUBARU LEGACY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT COOLANT WAS LEAKING FROM THE ENGINE AND A BURNING ELECTRICAL SMELL COMING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WATER ENTERED THROUGH THE WHEEL WELLS, ONTO THE FUSE BOX AND ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS, AND INTO THE DRIVER…”
Common questions
How many engine complaints does the 2015 Subaru Legacy have?
NHTSA has 24 complaints about the 2015 Subaru Legacy engine — 10% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.