2011 Subaru Legacy Service & Repair Manual

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The service and repair manual for the 2011 Subaru Legacy — 3.6L H6 and 2.5L H4 and 2.5L H4 engines, 10 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Subaru published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.

01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers

Model year2011
Engines
3.6L H6 — 222 cu in, DOHC
2.5L H4 — 150 cu in, SOHC
2.5L H4 — 150 cu in, DOHC, turbocharged
Trims3.6R Sedan 4-Door · 2.5i Sedan 4-Door · 3.6R Limited Sedan 4-Door · 2.5i Premium Sedan 4-Door · Base Sedan 4-Door · Sport Sedan 4-Door +4
Federal record10 recalls · 234 complaints · 268 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21)

02 / InsideSample pages from the 2011 Legacy manual

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03 / ContentsSections in the manual

  • Quick Lookups 336
  • General Information 2,260
  • Accessories & Equipment 1,217
  • Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 245
  • Body & Frame 511
  • Maintenance 436
  • Brakes 624
  • Restraints 414
  • Drivelines & Axles 188
  • Steering 118
  • Electrical 846
  • Suspension 275
  • Engine Mechanical 691
  • Transmission 434
  • Engine Performance 2,437
  • Axle Shaft Nut (Front) 162
  • Axle Shaft Nut (Rear) 177
  • Pulley 80

04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 2011 Legacy

  1. Visibility — windshield wiper/washer › motor · 16V694000
    If the windshield wiper motor overheats, the wipers may fail, reducing driver visibility and increas.
  2. Air Bags — frontal › passenger side › inflator module · 16V358000
    An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in seriou.
  3. Electrical System · 13V061000
    The engine may inadvertently start and run for up to fifteen minutes. the engine may continue to st.
  4. Power Train — manual transmission · 10V326000
    If the transmission gears are not properly lubricated, a groaning sound may begin to develop alertin.
  5. Electrical System — ignition › switch · 19V297000
    The engine turning off unexpectedly can increase the risk of a crash. if a crash occurs under this.
  6. Air Bags — frontal › passenger side › inflator module · 17V014000
    An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in seriou.
  7. Visibility — sun/moon roof assembly · 11V467000
    The moonroof glass can loosen and detach from the vehicle during driving, resulting in a potential r.
  8. Air Bags — frontal › passenger side › inflator module · 20V002000
    An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants res.
  9. Air Bags — frontal › passenger side › inflator module · 20V001000
    An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants res.
  10. Air Bags — frontal › passenger side › inflator module · 20V003000
    An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants res.

Owners have filed 234 complaints and Subaru has issued 268 technical service bulletins for the 2011 Legacy. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.

FAQQuestions about the 2011 Legacy manual

Is this manual specific to the 2011 Legacy?

Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 2011 model year, covering the 3.6L H6 and 2.5L H4 and 2.5L H4 across the 3.6R Sedan 4-Door, 2.5i Sedan 4-Door, 3.6R Limited Sedan 4-Door, 2.5i Premium Sedan 4-Door, Base Sedan 4-Door, Sport Sedan 4-Door, 2.5i Limited Sedan 4-Door, 3.6R Premium Sedan 4-Door, GT Sedan 4-Door, 2.5GT Sedan 4-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Subaru published for this year.

What 2011 Legacy problems does it help with?

10 recalls are on federal record for the 2011 Legacy, covering visibility, air bags, electrical system. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Subaru dealers.

Does it include 2011 Legacy wiring diagrams?

Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 2011 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.

Is it a subscription?

No. $29.99 once and the manual is yours. It is a digital manual — nothing ships; access details arrive by email after checkout and it works on any device.

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