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Vehicle recall · NHTSA · Published February 1, 2020

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. Owners must contact Subaru for free replacement.

🇺🇸 NHTSA recall #20V002000VehicleSubaru ›
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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. This poses a serious injury or death risk if the air bag inflator explodes. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1249694-subaru-legacy-2014-air-bag-recall-risk-of-serious-injury.

Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1249694-subaru-legacy-2014-air-bag-recall-risk-of-serious-injury · Updated October 5, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #20V002000

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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/1249694-subaru-legacy-2014-air-bag-recall-risk-of-serious-injury. Based on NHTSA recall #20V002000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=20V002000).

Why it’s dangerous

The air bag inflators may explode after long-term exposure to high humidity, temperature, and temperature changes. This can cause sharp metal fragments to strike the driver or passengers, leading to serious injury or death.

Who’s affected

Owners of 2014 Subaru Legacy vehicles with passenger air bag inflators replaced under a prior recall are affected. Drivers and passengers in these vehicles are at risk if the air bag inflator explodes.

How to tell if you have this one

Check if your 2014 Legacy has a passenger air bag inflator replaced under a prior recall. The recall covers vehicles originally sold or registered in specific U.S. states or 'Zone B' regions.

  • Brand
    Subaru
  • Category
    Vehicle
Based on the official NHTSA remedy

What to do — step by step

  1. Contact Subaru Customer Service

    Subaru owners should call 1-844-373-6614 to arrange free replacement of the passenger air bag inflator.

  2. Check Vehicle Eligibility

    Verify if your 2014 Legacy was part of the recall by checking the vehicle's registration state or 'Zone B' regions listed in the official notice.

Official remedy

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 TKB-20.

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Questions people ask

Why is this air bag recall happening?

The passenger air bag inflators may explode due to propellant degradation from long-term exposure to high humidity, temperature, and temperature cycling.

How can I check if my vehicle is affected?

Check if your 2014 Legacy had a passenger air bag inflator replaced under a prior recall and if it was registered in the listed U.S. states or 'Zone B' regions.

What should I do if I own a 2014 Legacy?

Contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614 to arrange free replacement of the passenger air bag inflator.

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Contact Subaru

We’ve drafted a message you can send Subaru to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.

Subject: Recall 20V002000 — Subaru Subaru

Hello,

I own a Subaru that is covered by recall 20V002000 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 TKB-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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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 #20V002000 (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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