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2014 subaru Legacy airbags problems
severe 12 complaints filed with NHTSA
· avg repair $1,100
Complaints
12
Recalls
6
Crashes
2
Avg fix
$1,100
Related recalls
criticalNHTSA 19V00700009/01/2019
Subaru of America, Inc
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.
Fix: Subaru has notified owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began January 25, 2019. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is TKA-19.
criticalNHTSA 19V00900009/01/2019
Subaru of America, Inc
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.
Fix: Subaru is notifying owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on January 25, 2019. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is TKC-19.
criticalNHTSA 19V00800009/01/2019
Subaru of America, Inc
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.
Fix: Subaru is notifying owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began January 25, 2019. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is TKB-19.
criticalNHTSA 20V00100002/01/2020
Subaru of America, Inc
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: Subaru will notify their owners. General Motors will notify Saab owners. Dealers will replace the passenger air bag inflators with alternate inflators, free of charge. The recall began January 7, 2020. Subaru Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Saab owners may contact the Saab Customer Assistance Center at 1-800-955-9007. Subaru's number for this recall is TKA-20.
criticalNHTSA 20V00300002/01/2020
Subaru of America, Inc
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: Subaru will notify their owners. General Motors will notify Saab owners. Dealers will replace the passenger air bag inflators, free of charge. The recall began January 7, 2020. Subaru owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Saab owners may contact the Saab Customer Assistance Center at 1-800-955-9007. Subaru's number for this recall is TKC-20.
criticalNHTSA 20V00200002/01/2020
Subaru of America, Inc
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: Subaru will notify their owners. General Motors will notify Saab owners. Dealers will replace the passenger air bag inflators, free of charge. The recall began January 7, 2020. Subaru owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Saab owners may contact the Saab Customer Assistance Center at 1-800-955-9007. Subaru's number for this recall is TKB-20.
What owners are reporting
4 most recent
airbags
· filed 11/19/2013
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 MAKE.…
airbags
· filed 11/16/2017
TAKATA RECALL: THIS MAKE/MODEL IS LISTED AS A VEHICLE AFFECTED BY THE TAKATA AIRBAG RECALL.
airbags
· filed 11/08/2017
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 …
airbags
· filed 09/13/2017
TAKATA RECALL THIS VEHICLE IS NOT LISTED IN RECALL BY VIN UNDER TAKATA SETTLEMT IT IS AN UNSAFE VEHICLE
Common questions
How serious is the airbags problem on the 2014 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?
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.
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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