Subaru Legacy NHTSA Safety Ratings
NHTSA gives the 2024 Subaru Legacy an overall safety rating of 5 out of 5 stars, with 5 stars in the frontal crash test and 5 stars for rollover resistance.
Latest model year (2025):
NHTSA rates the Subaru Legacy at 5 ★ overall, 5 ★ frontal crash, 5 ★ side crash and 5 ★ rollover.
Subaru Legacy Safety — All Years
| Year | Variant | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2024 Subaru Legacy 4 DR AWD | 5 ★ | 5 ★ | 5 ★ | 5 ★ | 0 | 16 |
| 2023 | 2023 Subaru Legacy 4 DR AWD | 5 ★ | 5 ★ | 5 ★ | 5 ★ | 2 | 10 |
| 2022 | 2022 Subaru Legacy 4 DR AWD | 5 ★ | 5 ★ | 5 ★ | 5 ★ | 2 | 32 |
| 2021 | 2021 Subaru Legacy 4 DR AWD | 5 ★ | 5 ★ | 5 ★ | 5 ★ | 3 | 31 |
Crash-test star ratings sourced from the NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP). Ratings apply to the tested body style and can differ between trims and drivetrain layouts.
Subaru Legacy Safety FAQ
Is the Subaru Legacy a safe car?
NHTSA gives the Subaru Legacy an overall crash rating of 5 out of 5 stars, including 5 stars in the frontal crash test and 5 stars in the side crash test. Ratings are per body style and model year — check the table above for yours.
What is the rollover rating of the Subaru Legacy?
The Subaru Legacy scores 5 out of 5 stars for rollover resistance, with a calculated rollover risk of about 10.1%. Taller vehicles typically score lower here than sedans.
Does the Subaru Legacy have driver assistance features?
NHTSA records the tested Subaru Legacy as having electronic stability control, without forward collision warning and with lane departure warning. Availability varies by trim and package.