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2015 Subaru Legacy AWD 2.5i Premium Sedan

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 TypeSedan
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$23,495 ($32,219 *)
MSRP with Destination$24,290 ($33,309 *)
Destination Charge$795
Engine
Engine Type2.5L DOHC 16-valve H4 (FB25), VVT
Displacement2.5 L
Horsepower175 hp @ 5,800 rpm
Torque174 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm
ValvetrainDOHC, 4 valves per cylinder, variable valve timing
Injection TypeElectronic fuel injection
Drivetrain
Drive TypeAWD — Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive
Transmission
TransmissionCVT (Lineartronic)
Dimensions & Weight
Length188.8 in
Width72.4 in
Height59 in
Wheelbase108.3 in
Interior
Headroom Front40 in
Headroom Rear37 in
Legroom Front42.9 in
Legroom Rear38.1 in
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars

Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Overall ★★★★★
Frontal crash ★★★★★
Side crash ★★★★★
Rollover ★★★★★ (10.1 % risk)
Tested variant: 2015 Subaru Legacy 4 DR AWD

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

Most-cited areas
Electrical System37
Visibility/Wiper36
Unknown Or Other28
Engine23
Power Train15
Fuel/Propulsion System14
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Oct 5, 2026 · Unknown Or Other
“My 201 5 Subaru Legacy has approximately 49.000 miles. It suffered a drivetrain failure and was towed to a Subaru dealership. The dealership found metal shavings chunks in the CVT/transmission fluid…”
Mar 10, 2026 · Power Train
“2015 Subaru Legacy 2.5i, approximately 48,000 miles. CVT transmission failed suddenly with no prior warning signs. Vehicle was exclusively dealer-serviced for its entire life. While driving, the…”
Feb 27, 2026 · Engine, Fuel/Propulsion System, Forward Collision Avoidance Crash 3 injuries
“I am reporting a Sudden Unintended Deceleration event in my Subaru. The vehicle grinded to a halt without driver input. The car stopped in the left lane of a major highway. We put on our hazards and…”
Jan 31, 2026 · Unknown Or Other, Service Brakes, Engine
“Incident ~ 5:40 pm, Geneva NY Weather ~ 10 F, not snowing. Background. On or shortly after being started, the vehicle had exhibited prior incidents of extremely rapid engine acceleration not initiated…”
Nov 21, 2024 · Air Bags
“The contact owns a 2015 Subaru Legacy. The contact stated while reversing into the driveway, the driver's side air bag unintendedly deployed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an…”

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.

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