2015 Subaru Legacy AWD 2.5i Premium Sedan
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- Photo: 2019 Subaru Legacy 2.5i in Crystal White Pearl, front right, 2024-10-06 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2018 Subaru Legacy 2.5i Touring in Ice Silver Metallic, front right, 2024-10-28 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2015 Subaru Legacy (BN) 1X7A0307 by Alexander Migl, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2018 Subaru Legacy 2.5i Premium, rear right, 09-13-2026 by BuickRiviera99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Subaru LEGACY B4 Limited (BN9) interior by Tokumeigakarinoaoshima, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 2015 Subaru Legacy AWD 2.5i Premium Sedan is a 175-hp 2.5-liter sedan with a cvt and all-wheel drive. It starts at $23,495 MSRP.
It makes 175 horsepower at 5,800 rpm and 174 lb-ft of torque at 4000 rpm.
The Legacy measures 188.8 inches long on a 108.3-inch wheelbase.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Sedan |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $23,495 ($32,219 *) |
| MSRP with Destination | $24,290 ($33,309 *) |
| Destination Charge | $795 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 2.5L DOHC 16-valve H4 (FB25), VVT |
| Displacement | 2.5 L |
| Horsepower | 175 hp @ 5,800 rpm |
| Torque | 174 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm |
| Valvetrain | DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder, variable valve timing |
| Injection Type | Electronic fuel injection |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | AWD — Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | CVT (Lineartronic) |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 188.8 in |
| Width | 72.4 in |
| Height | 59 in |
| Wheelbase | 108.3 in |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 40 in |
| Headroom Rear | 37 in |
| Legroom Front | 42.9 in |
| Legroom Rear | 38.1 in |
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Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
| Overall | ★★★★★ |
| Frontal crash | ★★★★★ |
| Side crash | ★★★★★ |
| Rollover | ★★★★★ (10.1 % risk) |
Recalls
3 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2015 Subaru LEGACY. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Apr 27, 2016 · ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2015 Legacy and Outback vehicles manufactured on July 20, 2015. The brake fluid used in these vehicles may contain excess moisture which may adversely affect the performance of the electronic stability control system. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems."
Consequence: Poor performance of the electronic stability control system when it is activated may result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will perform an ABS activation, then flush and replace the brake fluid, free of charge. The recall began on May 20, 2016. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2783. Subaru's number for this recall is WTC-64.
NHTSA campaign 16V251000
Aug 10, 2015 · POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2015 and 2016 model year Subaru Legacy 4-Door and Outback vehicles manufactured July 3, 2015, to July 27, 2015. Transmission oil may leak from a deformed seal cap on the propeller shaft yoke.
Consequence: If the transmission oil leaks onto the exhaust pipe, there is a possible risk of fire.
Remedy: Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace the propeller shaft, free of charge. The recall began on August 28, 2015. Owners may contact 1-800-782-2783. Subaru's number for this recall is WQU-56.
NHTSA campaign 15V502000
Jun 12, 2015 · FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: CRASH IMMINENT BRAKING
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2015 Legacy vehicles manufactured March 10, 2014, to April 16, 2015, Outback vehicles manufactured February 24, 2014, to April 16, 2015, Impreza vehicles manufactured September 9, 2014, to April 14, 2015, XV Crosstrek vehicles manufactured October 16, 2014, to April 15, 2015, and 2016 WRX vehicles manufactured March 23, 2015, and equipped with the Eyesight Driver Assist System. If the switch that activates the brake lights fails, the automatic pre-collision braking component of the driver assist system will not function.
Consequence: If the automatic pre-collision braking system does not function as intended, the vehicle will not react to an obstacle in its path, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the driver assist system, free of charge. The recall began on July 20, 2015. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2783. Subaru's number for this recall is WQS-54.
NHTSA campaign 15V366000
160 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2015 Subaru LEGACY
Owner Complaints
160 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2015 Subaru LEGACY (15 mention a crash, 3 a fire, 7 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Electrical System | 37 |
| Visibility/Wiper | 36 |
| Unknown Or Other | 28 |
| Engine | 23 |
| Power Train | 15 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 14 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2015 SUBARU LEGACY. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.