2021 Subaru Legacy Service and Repair Manual

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2021 Subaru Legacy service and repair manual — a detailed, factory-style reference for maintenance, diagnostics, and repair. Use it to confirm correct procedures, specifications, and system coverage before you start work.

Designed for technicians and DIY owners, this manual helps you diagnose issues correctly, follow proven repair steps, and use wiring diagrams and system sections to track faults faster.

What’s included

  • Step-by-step repair procedures and service information
  • Specifications and reference data (where provided)
  • Electrical diagnostics with wiring diagrams
  • Coverage across major systems: engine, transmission/driveline, brakes, steering, suspension, HVAC, and more

Trims covered

  • Premium Sedan 4-Door
  • Premier Sedan 4-Door
  • Touring XT Sedan 4-Door
  • Base Sedan 4-Door
  • Convenience Sedan 4-Door
  • Sport Sedan 4-Door
  • Premier GT Sedan 4-Door
  • Limited XT Sedan 4-Door
  • Limited GT Sedan 4-Door
  • Limited Sedan 4-Door
  • Touring Sedan 4-Door

Engines covered

  • 2.5L 2498CC 152Cu. In. H4 GAS DOHC Naturally Aspirated
  • 2.4L 2387CC 146Cu. In. H4 GAS DOHC Turbocharged

Index / Table of contents

  • Body
  • Brakes
  • Chassis Electrical
  • Driveline
  • Engine Cooling
  • Engine Electrical
  • Engine Mechanical
  • Engine Performance & Emission Controls
  • Fuel System
  • General Information & Identification
  • Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning
  • Hybrid & Electric Vehicle Systems
  • Steering
  • Suspension
  • Transmission, Clutch, & Transfer Case
  • Wiring Diagrams

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Vehicle Safety Data

2021 Subaru Legacy Recalls & Complaints

NHTSA #24V22700022/03/2024Component: AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Outback and Legacy vehicles. A capacitor in the sensors for the Occupant Detection System (ODS) may crack and short circuit, which can

Consequence

An air bag that does not deploy during a crash can increase the risk of injury.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the ODS sensors on the front passenger seat, free of charge. Owner notificatio

NHTSA #23V75500009/11/2023Component: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH

Subaru of America, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2021 Crosstrek, 2022 Forester, 2021-2023 Legacy, and Outback vehicles. An insufficient weld may allow water to enter the inhibitor switch, caus

Consequence

An inoperative inhibitor switch may prevent the reverse lights from illuminating and the rearview ca

Remedy

Dealers will replace the inhibitor switch, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed J

NHTSA #22V48500008/07/2022Component: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Outback and Legacy vehicles. A programming error in the Transmission Control Unit (TCU) may allow the clutch to engage before the drive

Consequence

An improperly secured drive chain may slip and break, causing a loss of drive power and increasing t

Remedy

Dealers will reprogram the TCU, inspect TCU data for chain slip, and visually inspect the chain guid

TSB #11032041

This announcement is an update to safety recall WRA-24 ODS sensor replacement for 2020-2022 MY Subaru Legacy and Outback vehicles.

TSB #11032040

This bulletin announces the service manual correction regarding clutch master cylinder reservoir service procedures.

TSB #11032039

This bulletin contains additional information for recommended materials listed in the Service Manuals for individual models.

TSB #11032035

This Bulletin provides the diagnostic procedures to be followed when addressing customer concerns of steering wheel/vehicle body vibration when driving at highway speeds when tire/wheel balance is suspected.

TSB #11032034

This Service Information Bulletin was developed to provide interim guidance for vehicles exhibiting DTC B2A20.

TSB #11030569

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) has initiated a safety recall for certain 2020-2022 model year Legacy and Outback vehicles to replace all (four) of the Occupant Detection System (ODS) sensors on the front passenger seat.

TSB #11030567

This bulletin contains information to help when attempting to complete the STARLINK Telematics subscription process, an Error Code 202 and / or 204 may occur preventing the process from completing successfully

TSB #11030561

This announcement provides information on the use of aftermarket services or tools for programming immobilizer keys/fobs.

Showing the 8 most recent of 421 technical service bulletins on file with NHTSA.

20220321Component: UNKNOWN OR OTHER1 injured

The trunk does not stay open leading to sudden closing on body and head for anyone trying to use the trunk. Leading to a concussion and multiple injuries. Dealership said to place a complaint as there

20220321Component: STRUCTURE:BODY1 injured

The trunk does not stay open leading to sudden closing on body and head for anyone trying to use the trunk. Leading to a concussion and multiple injuries. Dealership said to place a complaint as there

20251124Component: SUSPENSION

See attached document for complaint.

20251121Component: POWER TRAIN

Car intermittently will studder and not go into first gear or go into second gear dangerously having car bog down and almost stall and then it violently downshifts having car RMP Hague go very high th

20251027Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

The contact owns a 2021 Subaru Legacy. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds during colder weather, the heater failed to operate as intended. Additionally, the Eyesight system was in

Showing the 5 most serious of 42 complaints filed with NHTSA.

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