Subaru Legacy Recall R/2005/116: Rear Door May Not Close Correctly, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Book soon
- How serious
- 14 Oct 2005
- Launched
- 4,319
- vehicles in the UK
- R/2005/116
- DVSA reference
Subaru recalled Legacy vehicles. The rear door outer handle may suffer from improper operation. The dealer will replace inspect the subject door and if necessary the handle. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The rear door outer handle may suffer from improper operation. This could result in the door failing to close properly.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: REAR DOOR MAY NOT CLOSE CORRECTLY Defect: The rear door outer handle may suffer from improper operation. This could result in the door failing to close properly. Remedy: Recalled vehicles will have the subject door inspected and if necessary the handle will be replaced
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in the door failing to close properly.
The Fix
The dealer will replace inspect the subject door and if necessary the handle.
Are You Affected?
Legacy may be included. Subaru estimates 4,319 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Subaru, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Subaru.
- Book with any franchised Subaru dealer, quoting the DVSA reference R/2005/116. See how to get a Subaru recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legacy, OutbackA driving range indicator in the multi information display has a program error | Low | R/2019/052 | |
| BRZ, Forester, Impreza, Legacy and 2 moreThe load may exceed the valve spring's fatigue strength and the spring may fracture | Book soon | R/2019/025 | |
| Legacy, OutbackElectronic parking brake capacitor on inner circuit board and magnet ring of the sensor may fracture | Urgent | R/2018/346 | |
| Impreza, Legacy, OutbackMis connection of the fuel pump connector | Urgent | R/2018/326 | |
| Legacy, OutbackObstruction in cowl area may force wipers to park out of position and overheat | Urgent | R/2018/229 |
This is one of 37 Subaru recalls in DVSA’s data. The Subaru recall launched before it was R/2004/194 on 3 Nov 2004, for oil flow control valve cover retaining bolts may become loose. The one launched after it was R/2005/117 on 30 Nov 2005, for rear brake caliper union bolt may leak. You can also see every Subaru recall, all recalls launched in 2005 and door and latch recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2005/116, launched 14 October 2005. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.