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2022 Subaru Legacy

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2022 Legacy.

The 2022 Subaru Legacy, whose engine requires 4.4 quarts of 0W-20 API SN oil, recorded a total of 32 owner complaints—with the top area being Visibility/Wiper—and was subject to two recalls. This places the model year well within the Legacy’s improving reliability trajectory, as the nameplate’s complaint history from 1990 to 2025 shows a peak of 216 complaints in 1995 and a low of just 6 for the 2025 model. Consequently, the 2022 Legacy stands as a notably dependable choice in the model’s evolution.

Model year202520242023202220212020201920182017

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity4.4 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type0W-20 API SNOEM · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 47 - Enhanced Flooded Battery · 620 CCA battery. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 47 - Enhanced Flooded Battery · 620 CCAOEM · verified
Tire size89.0OEM · verified
Wheel / rim7.5 inOEM · verified

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length190.6 in
Overall width74.8 in
Overall height59.1 in
Wheelbase108.3 in
Curb weight3541 lb
Track (front / rear)62.2 / 63.4 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)59/41

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the Legacy of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

5.7–8.3 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 5.70 sec — 2023 Sport
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2021Limited 2.5L F-48.30 sec16.40 sec182 hpAWD
2023Sport 2.4L Turbo F-45.70 sec14.30 sec260 hpAWD
2020Touring XT 2.4L Turbo F-46.10 sec14.70 sec260 hpAWD
2020Touring XT 2.4L Turbo F-46.10 sec14.80 sec260 hpAWD
2020Touring XT 2.4L Turbo F-46.20 sec14.80 sec260 hpAWD
2020Sport 2.5L F-48.00 sec16.20 sec182 hpAWD
2020Sport 2.5L F-48.10 sec16.20 sec182 hpAWD
2020Limited 2.5L F-48.30 sec16.50 sec182 hpAWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 4.4 qt of 0W-20 API SN engine oil, Subaru Extra MT is recommended. in the differential, DOT 3 · DOT 4 brake fluid. The firing order is 1-3-2-4.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidSubaru CVT Fluid
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity12.3 qt
Automatic Transmission FluidSubaru CVT Fluid
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity11.9 qt
Brake FluidDOT 3 · DOT 4
Differential Gear OilSubaru Extra MT is recommended.
Differential Gear OilSubaru Extra MT is recommended.
Engine CoolantSubaru Super Coolant

Engine torques

Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts22.0 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts47.9 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-2-4

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR1234yf
Refrigerant Capacity0.93-1.05 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46YF
Standard BCI Group Number47 - Enhanced Flooded Battery
Standard BCI Cranking Performance620 cca

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier TorqueFront: 20.0 ft-lbs; Rear: 18.0 ft-lbs
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt TorqueFront: 100.0 ft-lbs
ABS Sensor Torque6.3
Minimum Pad Thickness0.06" in
Solid Rotor Minimum Thickness for ReplacementFront: 1.023; Rear: 0.59

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Inspection Procedure (Lower) — tightening sequence 1 stages
1Inspect ball joint dust cover. Step 3: Replace ball joint if any looseness is detected during step 1. Step 4: Replace ball joint dust cover if any damage is noted during visual inspection of step 2
Maximum Rotor Runout — tightening sequence 1 stages
1Install Lug Nuts88.5 ft. lbs
Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs — tightening sequence 1 stages
1All Bolts in order13 ft. lbs
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
17.4 ft. lbs., Step 2: 18.0 ft. lbs., Step 3: 90-95°7.4 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
114.8 ft. lbs., Step 2: 73.8 ft. lbs., Step 3: Loosen all Bolts 360°. Step 4: 14.8 ft. lbs., Step 5: 31.0 ft. lbs., Step 6: 98-102°, Step 7: Bolts 1 & 2: 98-102°, Step 8: Bolts 3-6: 48-52°14.8 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
114.8 ft. lbs., Step 2: 73.8 ft. lbs., Step 3: Loosen 360°, Step 4: 14.8 ft. lbs., Step 5: 31.0 ft. lbs., Step 6: 98-102°, Step 7: Bolts 1 & 2: 98-102°, Step 8: Bolts 3-6: 48-52°14.8 ft. lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
121.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 30-35°21 ft. lbs
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
1Attach Cylinder Head Bank Side 1 and Bank Side 2 together., Step 226 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 6,000 mi; spark plugs every 60,000 mi; coolant every 30,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 30,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 6,000 miEngine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
Every 12,000 miBrake Line (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Parking Brake System (inspect)
Every 30,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Brake Hydraulic System (drain, refill & bleed) · Differential (inspect fluid level) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Engine Coolant System (inspect fluid level) · Fuel Line (inspect)
Every 60,000 miSpark Plugs (replace) · Wheel Bearing (inspect)
Every 72,000 miFuel Filter (replace)
At 137,500 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2022 Subaru Legacy shows a notably clean federal record consistent with its position as the third model year of the seventh generation. Complaints dropped sharply from 121 in 2020 to 31 in 2021 and held nearly flat at 32 in 2022, while recalls fell from a peak of 6 in 2020 to just 2 in 2022 — a downward trend that continued to 2 in 2023 and zero by 2024. The 359 TSBs for 2022, while appearing high in absolute terms, actually represent a declining volume from 437 the prior year and continue that downward trajectory through 2025 (217). The top complaint area is Visibility/Wiper at 13 of 32 total complaints, followed by 6 unspecified "Unknown or Other" reports, with only 2 Forward Collision Avoidance complaints and single reports for Vehicle Speed Control and Engine issues; crash-related complaints total 3 and fire complaints just 1. Compared to older model years in the dataset — where 2011 logged 167 complaints and 18 recalls, or 2010 saw 150 complaints with 18 recalls — the 2022 Legacy's metrics are dramatically lower. The takeaway is that 2022 falls within a sustained quality-improvement arc that began with this generation's launch, with complaint and recall levels at neargenerational lows and no open federal investigations. This makes it a comparatively low-risk purchase within the generation, though the visibility/wiper concentration warrants a pre-purchase inspection of that system specifically.

2
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
359
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
32
Owner complaints
3 involved a crash · 1 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★★
Frontal★★★★★
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 32 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Visibility/Wiper13
Unknown Or Other6
Forward Collision Avoidance2
Vehicle Speed Control,Engine1
Steering,Electrical System,Air Bags1
Tires1
Vehicle Speed Control1
Electrical System1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 2 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

23V755000Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Park/Neutral Start Interlock SwitchReported 09/11/2023

Subaru of America, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2021 Crosstrek, 2022 Forester, 2021-2023 Legacy, and Outback vehicles. An insufficient weld may allow water to enter the inhibitor switch, causing it to fail. Remedy: Dealers will replace the inhibitor switch, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 8, 2024. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2783…

24V227000Air Bags:Sensor:Occupant Classification:Front PassengerReported 22/03/2024

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Outback and Legacy vehicles. A capacitor in the sensors for the Occupant Detection System (ODS) may crack and short circuit, which can prevent the front… Remedy: Dealers will replace the ODS sensors on the front passenger seat, free of charge. Owner notifications were mailed February 3, 2025. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 359 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
02-193-24R2026-06-29EngineThis bulletin provides updated parts information and a service procedure to follow for…
15-246-19R2026-06-29Electrical SystemThis Service Information Bulletin outlines a new required procedure to follow when…
09-74-21R2026-06-25EngineThis bulletin provides updated parts information and a service procedure to follow for…
09-81-21R2026-06-24Fuel/Propulsion SystemThis bulletin announces design changes made to the fuel injector and fuel pipe in…
16-159-262026-06-22Electrical SystemThis bulletin provides new diagnostic steps for DTC P0851 and P0852 to be used in…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2022 Legacy take?

4.4 qt of Subaru API SN/SN Plus GL-5 Synthetic 0W-20, per the factory manual.

Does the 2022 Legacy have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.