Subaru of America, Inc
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
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severe 24 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $1,100
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
NO AIRBAG PROTECTION, AIRBAG FAIL INDICATOR ON - DEALER ANTICIPATES $1500 REPAIR. NO ACCIDENTS, NEVER FLOOD DAMAGE. AND SUBARU'S SELLING POINT IS SAFETY AT AS PRIME DIRECTIVE!.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2011 SUBARU LEGACY. WHILE DRIVING 75 MPH, THE CONTACT TOOK HIS EYES OFF THE ROAD AND CRASHED INTO A RETAINING WALL. THE FRONT DRIVER'S AIR BAG DEPLOYED AND PINNED HIS HEAD BETWEEN THE DRIVER'S WINDOW AND AIR BAG. THE OCCUPANT SUSTAINED A KNOT ON HIS HEAD, WHICH REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED WITH NASHVILLE METRO POLICE (#2017-1079256). THE VEHICLE WAS…
It's a meaningful issue. 24 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $1,100.
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.
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.
Yes — 1 active recall(s) cover airbags issues on this vehicle. Recall fixes are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status. Use the VIN decoder at the top of the page to check if your specific vehicle is affected.