These are standard specifications for the 2013 Subaru Legacy, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
6 Manual , 5 Automatic , CVT
Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated January 2023
For additional safety information and testing procedures, please visit the NHTSA website.
Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | AWD |
| Body / Chassis : | Unitized Body Construction |
| Production Years for Series : | 2010 - 2014 |
| Price : | MSRP: $20,295-28,895 Invoice: $19,200-27,095 |
| Weight : | 3315 lbs | 1503.659 kg |
| MPG City : | 21 |
| MPG Highway : | 28 |
| Combined MPG : | 24.00 |
| Introduced At : | 2009 New York International Auto Show |
Engine & Transmission
| Opposed 4 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 2498 cc | 152.4 cu in. | 2.5 L. |
| Power : | 173 HP (127.328 KW) @ 5600 RPM |
| Torque : | 174 Ft-Lbs (236 NM) @ 4100 RPM |
| Bore : | 94.0 mm | 3.701 in. |
| Stroke : | 90.0 mm | 3.543 in. |
| Construction : | Aluminum block and head |
| Sequential Multiport Fuel Injection | |
6 Manual , 5 Automatic , CVT
Gear Ratios
| 1st Gear : | 3.454 |
| 2nd Gear : | 1.947 |
| 3rd Gear : | 1.296 |
| 4th Gear : | 0.9720 |
| 5th Gear : | 0.825 |
| 6th Gear : | 0.695 |
Handling
Safety
| NHTSA Crash-Test Results | |
|---|---|
| 2013 Subaru Legacy 4 DR AWD | |
| Rollover 4 Wheel Drive : |  Risk of Rollover 10.1% |
Recall
| Component | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Subaru of America, Inc. |
| Mfr Report Date | 20020502 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 20V003000 |
| Summary | Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Forester, 2003-2006 Baja, 2004-2011 Impreza, 2004-2014 WRX (including STI), 2003-2014 Legacy and Outback, and 2005-2006 Saab 9-2X vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming or 'Zone C.' These vehicles had their passenger frontal air bag inflators previously replaced under a prior recall using inflators of the same design. The inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling. |
| Consequence | An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death. |
| Remedy | 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. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| Component | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Subaru of America, Inc. |
| Mfr Report Date | 20020503 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 20V002000 |
| Summary | Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Forester, 2003-2006 Baja, 2004-2011 Impreza, 2004-2014 WRX (including STI), 2003-2014 Legacy and Outback, and 2006 Saab 9-2X vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia or 'Zone B.' These vehicles had their passenger frontal air bag inflators previously replaced under a prior recall using inflators of the same design. The inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling. |
| Consequence | An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death. |
| Remedy | 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. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| Component | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Subaru of America, Inc. |
| Mfr Report Date | 20020613 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 20V001000 |
| Summary | Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Forester, 2003-2006 Baja, 2004-2011 Impreza, 2004-2014 WRX (STI included), 2003-2014 Legacy and Outback, and 2005-2006 Saab 9-2X vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Islands or 'Zone A.' These vehicles had their passenger frontal air bag inflators previously replaced under a prior recall using inflators of the same design. The inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling. |
| Consequence | An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death. |
| Remedy | Subaru will notify their owners. General Motors will notify Saab owners. Dealers will replace the passenger air bag inflators with alternate 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 TKA-20. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Subaru of America, Inc. |
| Mfr Report Date | 20040511 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 19V297000 |
| Summary | Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Forester vehicles, 2008-2011 Impreza vehicles, 2008-2014 WRX vehicles, 2005-2014 Legacy vehicles, 2005-2014 Outback vehicles and 2006-2008 Tribeca vehicles equipped with a mechanical key ignition switch installed as a replacement part. The ball spring inside the switch may break, reducing the strength of the ignition switch. If this occurs, the weight on the key ring and certain road conditions could cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position to the accessory position, turning off the engine. |
| Consequence | The engine turning off unexpectedly can increase the risk of a crash. If a crash occurs under this condition, the air bag may not deploy, increasing the risk of injury. |
| Remedy | Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the ignition switch, replacing the ignition switch, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began May 10, 2019. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WUF-91. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| Component | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Subaru of America, Inc. |
| Mfr Report Date | 20080509 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 18V012000 |
| Summary | Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Legacy, Forester, Tribeca, WRX and Outback vehicles, and 2009-2011 Impreza vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Islands. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling. |
| Consequence | An explosion of an inflator within the passenger frontal air bag module may result in sharp metal fragments striking the front seat passenger, driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death. |
| Remedy | Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on February 9, 2018. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2783. Subaru's number for this recall is TKA-18. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| Component | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Subaru of America, Inc. |
| Mfr Report Date | 20080926 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 19V009000 |
| Summary | Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2010-2014 Tribeca, WRX, Legacy and Outback vehicles, 2010-2011 Impreza vehicles and 2010-2013 Forester vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling. |
| Consequence | An explosion of an inflator within the passenger frontal air bag module may result in sharp metal fragments striking the front seat passenger, driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death. |
| Remedy | Subaru is notifying owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on January 25, 2019. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is TKC-19. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| Component | VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Subaru of America, Inc. |
| Mfr Report Date | 20081126 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 16V694000 |
| Summary | Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 Legacy vehicles manufactured November 26, 2008, to June 7, 2013, and 2010-2014 Outback vehicles manufactured January 9, 2009 to June 7, 2013. Due to contamination, components within the windshield wiper motor bottom cover may interfere with each other. If an obstruction, such as a buildup of snow or ice prevents the wiper arms from being able to stop in the parked position, the wiper motor may overheat and the bottom cover may melt. |
| Consequence | If the windshield wiper motor overheats, the wipers may fail, reducing driver visibility and increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, the wiper motor cover may melt, increasing the risk of a fire. |
| Remedy | Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace the windshield wiper motor bottom cover assembly, free of charge. The recall began October 2016. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2783. Subaru's number for this recall is WTK-71. Note: This recall supersedes recall 11V-469. All vehicles that were remedied under that campaign are affected by this campaign, and need to have their wiper motor bottom cover replaced again. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| Component | PARKING BRAKE |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Subaru of America, Inc. |
| Mfr Report Date | 20081210 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 18V626000 |
| Summary | Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2010-2014 Subaru Legacy and Outback vehicles equipped with a manual transmission. The electronic parking brake (EPB) may not engage as intended, allowing the vehicle to rollaway if the transmission is not in the proper gear when parked. |
| Consequence | A vehicle rollaway can increase the risk of a crash. |
| Remedy | Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace the EPB actuator assembly, free of charge. The recall began July 19, 2019. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WTV-81. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| Component | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Subaru of America, Inc. |
| Mfr Report Date | 20090518 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 19V008000 |
| Summary | Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2010-2014 Tribeca, WRX, Outback, and Legacy vehicles, 2010-2011 Impreza vehicles and 2010-2013 Forester vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling. |
| Consequence | An explosion of an inflator within the passenger frontal air bag module may result in sharp metal fragments striking the front seat passenger, driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death. |
| Remedy | Subaru is notifying owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began January 25, 2019. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is TKB-19. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| Component | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Subaru of America, Inc. |
| Mfr Report Date | 20090519 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 19V007000 |
| Summary | Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2010-2013 Forester, 2010-2014 Tribeca, WRX, Outback, Legacy, and 2010-2011 Impreza vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Islands. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling. |
| Consequence | An explosion of an inflator within the passenger frontal air bag module may result in sharp metal fragments striking the front seat passenger, driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death. |
| Remedy | Subaru has notified owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began January 25, 2019. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is TKA-19. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| Component | STEERING |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Subaru of America, Inc. |
| Mfr Report Date | 20120215 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 13V194000 |
| Summary | Subaru is recalling certain model year 2013 Outback and Legacy vehicles manufactured from February 15, 2012, through June 15, 2012. In the affected vehicles, the inner and outer shafts of the steering column assembly may become disengaged from one another. |
| Consequence | If the shafts become disengaged, the driver would lose the ability to steer the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Remedy | Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering column assembly with a new one, free of charge. The recall began on May 14, 2013. Owners may contact Subaru at 1-800-782-2783. Subaru's recall campaign number is WQI-45. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| Component | EQUIPMENT |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Subaru of America, Inc. |
| Mfr Report Date | 20120301 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 13V061000 |
| Summary | Subaru is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 Legacy and Outback vehicles equipped with an automatic or CVT transmission and an Audiovox remote engine starter (RES) accessory, certain model year 2012-2013 Impreza vehicles equipped with a CVT transmission and an Audiovox remote engine starter (RES) accessory, and certain model year 2013 XV Crosstrek vehicles equipped with a CVT transmission and an Audiovox remote engine starter (RES) accessory. Additionally included are certain model year 2013 Legacy and Outback vehicles that may have received replacement RES fobs. If the RES fob is dropped, the fob may malfunction and randomly transmit an engine start request without pressing the button. |
| Consequence | The engine may inadvertently start and run for up to fifteen minutes. The engine may continue to start and stop until the fob battery is depleted, or until the vehicle runs out of fuel. If the vehicle is parked in an enclosed area, there is a risk of carbon monoxide build-up which may cause headaches, dizziness or, in extreme cases, unconsciousness and/or asphyxiation. |
| Remedy | Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace the RES key fobs, free of charge. The recall began on April 22, 2013. Owners may contact Subaru at 1-800-782-2783 for more information. |
| Notes | Original equipment keyless entry fobs integrated on the vehicle key are not affected.Subaru's recall campaign number is WQF-42.Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
Data updated January 2023
2013 Averages
| Avg. Home : | $289,500 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $3.44 |
| Total Car Production : | 11,066,432 |
2013 Subaru Legacy FAQs (show)
Popular frequently asked questions include:
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 2013 Subaru Legacy?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 2013 Subaru Legacy? A: The 2013 Subaru Legacy has a wheelbase size of 108.30 inches.Q: What is the length of the 2013 Subaru Legacy? A: The 2013 Subaru Legacy has a length of 187.20 inches.Q: What is the width of the 2013 Subaru Legacy? A: The 2013 Subaru Legacy has a width of 71.70 inches.Q: How much headroom does the 2013 Subaru Legacy have?A: The 2013 Subaru Legacy has 40.30 inches of headroom.Q: How much legroom does the 2013 Subaru Legacy have?A: The 2013 Subaru Legacy has legroom of 43.00 inches.Q: What is the bodystyle of the 2013 Subaru Legacy? A: The 2013 Subaru Legacy was a Sedan.Q: How much did the 2013 Subaru Legacy cost when new? What was the MSRP? A: The 2013 Subaru Legacy had an MSRP of $20,295 - $$28,895 (USD).Q: What engine did the 2013 Subaru Legacy have? A: The engine powering the 2013 Subaru Legacy was a Opposed 4 (2498 cc | 152.4 cu in. | 2.5 L.) with 173 HP (127.328 KW) @ 5600 RPM and 174 Ft-Lbs (236 NM) @ 4100 RPM. Q: What transmissions did the 2013 Subaru Legacy have? A: The 2013 Subaru Legacy had the following gearbox options: 6 speed Manual, 5 speed Automatic, CVT.
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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 2013 Subaru Legacy? A: The 2013 Subaru Legacy has a wheelbase size of 108.30 inches.Q: What is the length of the 2013 Subaru Legacy? A: The 2013 Subaru Legacy has a length of 187.20 inches.Q: What is the width of the 2013 Subaru Legacy? A: The 2013 Subaru Legacy has a width of 71.70 inches.Q: How much headroom does the 2013 Subaru Legacy have?A: The 2013 Subaru Legacy has 40.30 inches of headroom.Q: How much legroom does the 2013 Subaru Legacy have?A: The 2013 Subaru Legacy has legroom of 43.00 inches.Q: What is the bodystyle of the 2013 Subaru Legacy? A: The 2013 Subaru Legacy was a Sedan.Q: How much did the 2013 Subaru Legacy cost when new? What was the MSRP? A: The 2013 Subaru Legacy had an MSRP of $20,295 - $$28,895 (USD).Q: What engine did the 2013 Subaru Legacy have? A: The engine powering the 2013 Subaru Legacy was a Opposed 4 (2498 cc | 152.4 cu in. | 2.5 L.) with 173 HP (127.328 KW) @ 5600 RPM and 174 Ft-Lbs (236 NM) @ 4100 RPM. Q: What transmissions did the 2013 Subaru Legacy have? A: The 2013 Subaru Legacy had the following gearbox options: 6 speed Manual, 5 speed Automatic, CVT.Similarly Sized Vehicles
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