SUBARU LEGACY (2021) recall — Power Train
Subaru is recalling 2021 Legacy vehicles with a faulty inhibitor switch that may cause reverse lights and rearview camera failure, increasing crash risk. Owners must contact Subaru for free replacement.
Use caution until it’s fixed
An inoperative inhibitor switch may prevent the reverse lights from illuminating and the rearview camera image from displaying, increasing the risk of a crash.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Subaru is recalling 2021 Legacy vehicles due to a potential failure in the inhibitor switch that could prevent reverse lights and rearview camera from working properly. This increases the risk of crashes while reversing. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/80676-subaru-legacy-2021-power-train-recall-reverse-lights-and-camera.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/80676-subaru-legacy-2021-power-train-recall-reverse-lights-and-camera · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #23V755000
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“Subaru Legacy 2021 Power Train Recall: Reverse Lights and Camera Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/80676-subaru-legacy-2021-power-train-recall-reverse-lights-and-camera. Based on NHTSA recall #23V755000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=23V755000).
Why it’s dangerous
An insufficient weld in the inhibitor switch can allow water to enter, causing it to fail. When this happens, reverse lights and rearview camera images may not illuminate, increasing crash risk during reversing.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2021 Subaru Legacy vehicles are affected. Drivers who frequently reverse or use rearview cameras are at higher risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2021 Legacy has a recall notice mailed in January 2024. The recall covers vehicles with an insufficient weld in the inhibitor switch.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Subaru Customer Service
Call 1-800-782-2783 to schedule a free inhibitor switch replacement.
Get Replacement Inhibitor Switch
Dealers will replace the inhibitor switch at no cost once you contact Subaru.
What NHTSA says to do
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. Subaru's number for this recall is WRQ-23.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
An insufficient weld in the inhibitor switch may allow water to enter, causing it to fail and preventing reverse lights and rearview camera from working.
How do I know if my vehicle is affected?
Your 2021 Legacy is affected if it was mailed a recall notice in January 2024 or has an insufficient weld in the inhibitor switch.
What should I do if I own this vehicle?
Contact Subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2783 to schedule a free inhibitor switch replacement.
Contact Subaru
We’ve drafted a message you can send Subaru to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 23V755000 — Subaru Subaru Hello, I own a Subaru that is covered by recall 23V755000 from Subaru. The official recall notice states: 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. Subaru's number for this recall is WRQ-23. 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 #23V755000 (September 11, 2023)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 4, 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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