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2015 Subaru Legacy

The 2015 Subaru Legacy is a midsize car, rated at 29 MPG combined by the EPA, with a 5-star NHTSA overall safety rating. NHTSA lists 3 recalls for this model year.

2015 Subaru Legacy
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Combined MPG
29
NHTSA safety
Starting price
$25,000
Recalls
3

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Full specifications

Identity

SRC · NHTSA vPIC
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Model year2015
Vehicle classMidsize Car

Engine & drivetrain

SRC · EPA FuelEconomy
Displacement2.5 L
Cylinders4
TransmissionAutomatic (AV-S6)
DrivetrainAll-Wheel Drive
FuelRegular Gasoline

Fuel economy

SRC · EPA FuelEconomy
City MPG26
Highway MPG35
Combined MPG29
CO₂ tailpipe302 g/mi
EPA annual fuel cost$2150

Available configurations

SRC · EPA FuelEconomy
Legacy AWD29 MPG combined
Legacy AWD23 MPG combined

Fuel economy

SRC · EPA FuelEconomy
City26 MPG
Highway35 MPG
Combined29 MPG

Efficiency vs class average

Legacy29 MPG
Class average36.9 MPG

About 21% below the class average.

Est. monthly payment
$440/mo
Amount financed
$22,500
Total interest
$3,914
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5-year fuel cost
$6,931

$1,386/yr · 12,000 mi/yr · $3.35/gal

Combined MPG29
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Cost to own

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Safety ratings & recalls

SRC · NHTSA vPIC
Overall
Frontal crash
Side crash
Rollover

Recalls (3)

  • ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)16V251000 · 2016-04-27

    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."

    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.

  • POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT15V502000 · 2015-08-10

    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.

    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.

  • FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: CRASH IMMINENT BRAKING15V366000 · 2015-06-12

    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.

    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.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the MPG of the 2015 Subaru Legacy?

The 2015 Subaru Legacy is EPA-rated at 29 MPG combined (26 city / 35 highway).

Is the 2015 Subaru Legacy reliable?

NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2015 Subaru Legacy. Recalls are repaired free of charge by the manufacturer — verify any open recalls by VIN before purchase.

How safe is the 2015 Subaru Legacy?

The 2015 Subaru Legacy earned a 5-star overall NHTSA safety rating, including 5 stars in the frontal crash test.

How much does it cost to fuel the 2015 Subaru Legacy?

At 12,000 miles per year, the 2015 Subaru Legacy costs roughly $1,386 per year to fuel, or about $6,931 over 5 years at current U.S. energy prices.

What type of vehicle is the 2015 Subaru Legacy?

The 2015 Subaru Legacy is classified as a midsize car. Common rivals in this class are worth comparing on price, MPG, and safety.

Sources: NHTSA vPIC · EPA FuelEconomy · NHTSA vPIC