I HAVE RECEIVED OVER 40 NOTICES REGARDING MY 2007 SUBARU LEGACY THAT I HAVE NOT OWNED SINCE 2015. THE CAR IS SITTING IN A JUNK YARD AND I HAVE CALLED THE NUMBER ON THESE NOTICES ROUGHLY 15 TIMES AND EACH TIME I AM TOLD SOMETHING DIFFERENT. I DO NOT OWN THIS CAR. PLEASE TAKE ME OFF THIS LIST. I AM BEING HARASSED FOR A VEHICLE I HAVE NOT OWNED IN OVER 5 YEARS. PLEASE WORK ON YOUR PROCESSES SO THAT I…
2007 Subaru Legacy airbags problems
severe 12 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $1,100
Complaints
12
Recalls
0
Crashes
1
Avg fix
$1,100
What owners are reporting 8 most recent
THE RED AIR BAG LIGHT ON MY CAR'S DASH IS CONSTANTLY ON, AND WILL NOT TURN OFF. I AM CONCERNED BECAUSE MY CAR IS A 2007 SUBARU LEGACY, AND I KNOW THAT THERE HAS BEEN A RECALL ON CARS THAT HAVE THE TAKATA AIR BAGS INSTALLED IN THEM. I AM NOT SURE WHY MY CAR'S YEAR AND MODEL HAVE NOT BEEN INCLUDED IN THIS NATIONAL RECALL. I HAVE AN APPOINTMENT TOMORROW WITH A SUBARU DEALER TO HAVE THEM DIAGNOSE T…
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 SUBARU LEGACY. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V323000 (AIR BAGS). HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PART…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 SUBARU LEGACY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE AIR BAG SENSOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 80,000.
ON AUGUST 2ND, 2008, I WAS IN AN ACCIDENT IN 2007 SUBARU LEGACY, SW, AS A RESULT OF CAR ?FISHTAILING? AFTER EMERGENCY MANEUVER ON A HIGHWAY. NONE OF THE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED, EVEN THOUGH I WAS TRAVELING WITH SPEED OF 60+ MPH AND CAR WAS DECLARED TOTAL LOSS. SUBARU IS VERY RELUCTANT WITH FOLLOWING UP ON REASONS WHY AIRBAGS HAVE NOT DEPLOYED. *TR
1. TAKATA -TRIED TO SEE IF MY CAR IS PART OF CLASS ACTION AUTOAIRBAGSETTLEMENT.COM WOULDN'T TAKE MY VIN; GLITCH. 2. HEAD GASKETS - IT WAS KNOW THAT THEIR HEAD GASKETS ARE AN ISSUE CAUSING (ME & MANY) TO HAVE TO HAVE THEM REPLACED COSTING $2000+; IT SEEMS THIS SHOULD BE REIMBURSABLE AND A RECALLED ITEM. RESPECTFULLY REQUEST YOU CONSIDER THIS.
SAFETY|SERVICE CAMPAIGN: WQR53|NHTSA CAMPAIGN: 15V323000 05-08 LEG/OUT PASS. AIR BAG INFLATOR:: SENT THIS EMAIL TO SUBARU TODAY: BEEN CALLING ALBANY SUBARU (ALBANY, CA) AND DOWNTOWN SUBARU (OAKLAND CA) FOR 2 MONTHS FOR SERVICE ON THIS RECALL. BOTH SAY THEY HAVE NO PARTS, WILL CALL ME, I'M ON THE LIST, THEY GET PARTS TO DO 2 SERVICES A MONTH, THERE ARE OVER 400 ON THE LIST... DON'T YOU THINK …
TAKATA RECALL: MY COMPLAINT #10894596, JUST SUBMITTED, SEEMS TO BE PART OF THE TAKATA RECALL
Common questions
How serious is the airbags problem on the 2007 Subaru Legacy?
It's a meaningful issue. 12 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $1,100.
At what mileage does the airbags typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $1,100 for airbags repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to airbags?
No active recalls currently cover airbags issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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