SUBARU LEGACY (2014) recall — Air Bags
Subaru is recalling 2014 Legacy vehicles with passenger air bag inflators that may explode due to propellant degradation from humidity and temperature exposure, risking serious injury or death.
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An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
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What happened, in plain English
Subaru is recalling 2014 Legacy vehicles with passenger air bag inflators that could explode due to propellant degradation from humidity and temperature exposure. This poses a serious injury or death risk if the air bag inflator explodes. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1249693-subaru-legacy-2014-air-bag-recall-risk-of-serious-injury.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1249693-subaru-legacy-2014-air-bag-recall-risk-of-serious-injury · Updated October 5, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #20V003000
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“Subaru Legacy 2014 Air Bag Recall: Risk of Serious Injury from Inflator Explosion.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1249693-subaru-legacy-2014-air-bag-recall-risk-of-serious-injury. Based on NHTSA recall #20V003000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=20V003000).
Why it’s dangerous
The air bag inflators may explode due to propellant degradation caused by long-term exposure to high humidity, temperature, and temperature changes. When this happens, sharp metal fragments can strike the driver or passengers, causing serious injury or death.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2014 Subaru Legacy vehicles are affected. Drivers and passengers are at highest risk if the air bag inflator explodes.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2014 Subaru Legacy has had the passenger air bag inflators replaced under a prior recall. The recall covers vehicles originally sold in specific U.S. states or "Zone C".
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What to do — step by step
Stop Using Vehicle Now
Immediately stop using the vehicle until the air bag inflator is replaced by a dealer.
Contact Subaru Customer Service
Call 1-844-373-6614 to schedule a free air bag inflator replacement at a dealer.
What NHTSA says to do
Subaru will notify their owners. General Motors will notify Saab owners. Dealers will replace the passenger air bag inflators, free of charge. The recall began January 7, 2020. Subaru owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Saab owners may contact the Saab Customer Assistance Center at 1-800-955-9007. Subaru's number for this recall is TKC-20.
Questions people ask
Why is this air bag inflator dangerous?
The air bag inflators may explode due to propellant degradation from long-term exposure to high humidity, temperature, and temperature changes, causing sharp metal fragments to strike occupants.
Do I need to do anything if I own a 2014 Legacy?
Yes, you must contact Subaru customer service to schedule a free air bag inflator replacement at a dealer.
Is this recall affecting other Subaru models?
This recall specifically affects 2014 Legacy vehicles. Other models may be affected by different recalls.
Contact Subaru
We’ve drafted a message you can send Subaru to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 20V003000 — Subaru Subaru Hello, I own a Subaru that is covered by recall 20V003000 from Subaru. The official recall notice states: Subaru will notify their owners. General Motors will notify Saab owners. Dealers will replace the passenger air bag inflators, free of charge. The recall began January 7, 2020. Subaru owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Saab owners may contact the Saab Customer Assistance Center at 1-800-955-9007. Subaru's number for this recall is TKC-20. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #20V003000 (February 1, 2020)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 5, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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