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severe 12 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $1,100 · see airbags across all vehicles →
All 6 active airbags recalls on this vehicle are classified critical — based on documented crash, fire, or fatality outcomes in NHTSA's record.
Airbags accounts for 23% of all owner complaints filed against this vehicle, across 6 categories tracked.
An explosion of an inflator within the passenger frontal air bag module may result in sharp metal fragments striking the front seat passenger, driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
An explosion of an inflator within the passenger frontal air bag module may result in sharp metal fragments striking the front seat passenger, driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
An explosion of an inflator within the passenger frontal air bag module may result in sharp metal fragments striking the front seat passenger, driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
The manufacturer has issued service bulletins covering airbags on this vehicle — documented repair instructions, service campaigns, or warranty extensions sent to dealers. A TSB isn't a recall (it's not a free safety remedy), but it's the manufacturer acknowledging the issue and how to fix it.
SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. has determined that a defect, which relates to motor vehicle safety, exists in certain 2003-2014 model year Legacy and Outback vehicles, 2003-2006 model year Baja vehicles, 2009-2013 model year Forester vehicles, 2004-2011 model year Impreza vehicles, and 2004- 2014 WRX (including STI) vehicles equipped with a non-desiccated Takata-sourced passenger-side frontal air bag containing the propellant Phase Stabilized Ammonium Nitrate (PSAN).
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. has determined that a defect, which relates to motor vehicle safety, exists in certain 2003-2014 model year Legacy and Outback vehicles, 2003-2006 model year Baja vehicles, 2009-2013 model year Forester vehicles, 2004-2011 model year Impreza vehicles, and 2004- 2014 WRX (including STI) vehicles equipped with a non-desiccated Takata-sourced passenger-side frontal air bag containing the propellant Phase Stabilized Ammonium Nitrate (PSAN).
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Takata Front Passenger Airbag Module / Inflator âLike for Likeâ Recall
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Takata Front Passenger Airbag Module / Inflator âLike for Likeâ Recall
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗This bulletin provides information regarding Event Data Recorder (EDR) functionality which has been incorporated into the airbag system.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications. Bring the bulletin number to your dealer or shop.
The 2014 Subaru Legacy airbag complaints center on two major problems. First, one owner reports a persistent passenger-side airbag disabling itself while an occupant is seated, triggering the airbag warning light. The Fort Wayne dealership replaced the airbag module, seat belt buckle sensor, and seat cushion over nine visits spanning weeks, yet the fault recurs. Total cost exceeds $2,500 with the issue unresolved. This failure mirrors recall WRA-24, which covers 2020–2022 models only; the dealership and Subaru claim they don't know the fix.
Second, multiple owners received NHTSA campaign recall 19V009000 for defective Takata passenger-side airbags but cannot get repairs done—dealerships say replacement parts are unavailable or quote wait times of months (May, September 2019). Recall notices explicitly instructed owners not to allow passengers in the front seat pending repair. One owner reports the vehicle is not listed in the Takata settlement recall by VIN. One incident involved an airbag that did not deploy in a low-speed parking-lot collision. Owners express frustration over driving unsafe vehicles with no remedy available and dealership confusion about recall status.
Same Subaru Legacy airbags reports on nearby years: 2011 · 2012 · 2013
Passenger-side airbag disables while a passenger is seated on the seat; airbag warning light illuminates on dashboard. Multiple repair attempts including module replacement, seat belt buckle sensor replacement, and seat cushion replacement have failed to resolve the issue.
When: Reported at 106,000 miles; issue began late December and persisted through multiple dealer visits
Symptoms owners cite: Red airbag warning light illuminates; Passenger airbag shuts off while passenger is seated; Issue recurs after dealership repairs
Repairs/costs cited: Owner reports dealership replaced airbag module, seat belt buckle sensor, seat cushion; over $2,500 invested with issue unresolved
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Dealer claims Subaru stated they do not know what else to do; issue mirrors recall WRA-24 but 2014 model not covered by that recall (which covers 2020–2022 models only)
Owners received NHTSA campaign recall notices (19V009000) for defective Takata passenger-side airbags but dealerships unable to source replacement parts; owners instructed not to use front passenger seat pending repair.
When: Recall notices received March 2019 and later
Symptoms owners cite: Recall notice received; Dealership informs customer parts unavailable
Codes mentioned: 19V009000
Repairs/costs cited: Replacement parts not in stock; wait times quoted by dealers ranged from months (May, September 2019)
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: NHTSA campaign 19V009000; manufacturer unable to confirm parts availability timeline
Owner alleges vehicle equipped with unsafe Takata airbags containing ammonia nitrate, poses chemical hazard. Owner also reports VIN not listed in Takata settlement recall coverage.
Symptoms owners cite: Vehicle has Takata airbag with ammonia nitrate composition; VIN not listed in recall settlement
Repairs/costs cited: Owner requests replacement with safer airbag design
Owner backed out of parking spot, struck another vehicle at low speed; passenger-side airbag did not deploy despite impact.
Symptoms owners cite: Airbag did not deploy in low-speed parking-lot collision
Synthesized from 12 NHTSA owner complaints — unverified consumer allegations, summarized for patterns. The verbatim filings appear below.
On 11/18/13, at approximately 5:15 pm, I was heading down a street to make a left to go home from work. All of a sudden the car accelerated and would not slow down after I pushed down on the brake with my right foot. I immediately began to turn the wheel to the right onto an empty street to avoid two other cars at the intersection who were going to make the same left I originally wanted to…
Takata recall: this make/model is listed as a vehicle affected by the takata airbag recall.
Takata recall I have o notices from courts that my car is equipped with these defective airbags. I called my dealership, hansel Subaru in sana rosa, ca, and was told "there are a lot of scams going around." I was told there is no recall, which NHTSA confirms,and to call Subaru america, which gave me a recorded message full of legal gibberish. I feel I am driving around in a dangerous car, and…
Takata recall this vehicle is not listed in recall by VIN under takata settlemt it is an unsafe vehicle
It's a meaningful issue. 12 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $1,100.
Based on the 12 complaints filed, airbags issues most often appear around 30,567 miles. Some report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 with no symptoms. Maintenance habits matter — vehicles that received timely fluid services and were not regularly overworked tend to last longer.
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 — 6 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.