NHTSA Data Explorer

Subaru Impreza

Data refreshed August 27, 2026

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Complaints

2,684

Active records

Recalls

58

Active records

TSBs

1,602

Active records

Filing history

Monthly totals over the last 20 years. Click a legend item to show or hide that series.

Reported severity

Based on consumer complaints filed since 2000. Recalls and TSBs do not include severity data.

Deaths

3

Injuries

139

Crashes

187

Fires

46

Top reported issues — Subaru Impreza

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Condition issue

951

Operating state

574

Safety restraint issue

523

Reporting mechanism

310

Fluid issue

242

Noise

233

Braking behavior

203

Smell

174

Driver assistance issue

161

Engine behavior

136

Safety restraint behavior

136

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

133

Thermal issue

107

Performance issue

99

Lighting behavior

89

Vibration/harshness

77

Electrical issue

63

Steering behavior

42

Starting behavior

41

Access/entry issue

39

Recent change

38

Ride/handling behavior

38

Infotainment behavior

24

Powering on/off behavior

20

HVAC behavior

12

Wiper/washer behavior

10

Communication/network issue

5

Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

2010 SUBARU IMPREZA

Filed Aug 25, 2026


The speedometer and the entire dashboard goes haywire when driving. It’s impossible to know what speed I’m going, no inspection yet. The cruise control light is on and won’t go off. I’m not sure if it’s on or not which is unfastened and could cause other issues. The check engine light goes on and off as well as the brake and ABS lights. There is no telling what could be wrong with those lights. It gets hard to brake when the brake light and the ABS light is on. Also the transmission gets stuck…

2025 SUBARU IMPREZA

Filed Aug 13, 2026


On three separate occasions between August 2025 and June 2026, my car engine revved continuously and noisily, and acceleration was sluggish at best. During that time frame, I took it to two different dealerships (on four separate occasions) and an independent auto repair shop. None was able to duplicate the problem, but on my third visit to a dealership, the technician found metal shavings in the oil pan and the forward clutch was leaking and unable to hold pressure. The transmission…

2013 SUBARU IMPREZA

Filed Aug 8, 2026


The brakes failed due to a leak in the brake lines (pedal to the floor). Location of the leak is just after a union on the passenger side rear (just in front of the rear tire). Location is not well protected from corrosion similar to other recalls for the wrx and sti version of the impreza. Image shows the corroded area, and is taken after the protective coating was cut bqck to expose well maintained lines. The corrosion occurred where no protective coating was present. Both the left and…

2019 SUBARU IMPREZA

Filed Aug 4, 2026


Front right caliper seized less than 3k miles following dealer service including brake fluid flush. Replaced calipers, pads, and rotors at my own expense. Suspect internal degradation of rubber brake lines. Service bulletin exists for year prior model. Many others report rubber brake line/caliper issues on this generation. Please investigate.

2019 SUBARU IMPREZA

Filed Jul 25, 2026


The cowl is the newest cowl on my 2019 subaru impreza and it still bowed like the original. Mine wasn't on the original recall and it bowed.

2024 SUBARU IMPREZA

Filed Jul 19, 2026


While driving at various speeds, my vehicle consistently produces a clicking noise from the upper right-rear C-pillar area. The noise is most noticeable when the vehicle body twists slightly during normal driving, such as when traveling over uneven pavement, entering driveways, or making turns. The condition has persisted and is repeatable. The vehicle was inspected over approximately six weeks by an authorized dealership. After extensive diagnosis, the dealership identified a suspected…

2024 SUBARU IMPREZA

Filed Jul 5, 2026


On Sunday July 5th at approximately 4:10pm The vehicle experienced an unexpected Pre-Collision Braking activation at approximately 25 mph. A vehicle was approximately 40 feet ahead and there was no imminent collision. The vehicle automatically applied the brakes aggressively.

2026 SUBARU IMPREZA

Filed Jul 2, 2026


In 2023 I leased a Subaru Impreza base model for 3 years and found Subaru no longer includes a spare tire, and only has a kit. This means paying to be towed to a service center when I could have a spare tire loaded by AAA. I bought myself a spare Firestone P225/40 R16 in event I needed it. 2025 State inspection found that all four tires had treads worn and I needed to get the tires replaced under warranty which Subaru did for me. 2026, I went to renew my lease and thee base model is no…

2019 SUBARU IMPREZA

Filed Jul 1, 2026


The contact owns a 2019 Subaru Impreza. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30-40 MPH, the vehicle rolled to a stop and stalled in hot and cold temperatures. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was jump-started by Roadside Assistance. The contact purchased a trickle charger. The local dealer was contacted, and the vehicle was diagnosed, and determined that the battery needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired three times, but the failure recurred. The…

2020 SUBARU IMPREZA

Filed Jun 24, 2026


Fire

The electrical system failed and battery then exploded. The vehicle is behind held at a tow yard and has been inspected by allied insurance CPI of tower federal credit union. It is available to be inspected for the time being but will be scrapped soon. Both my safety and the safety of others was at risk- this occurred in a Wendy’s drive through near other vehicles, a building and of course people there in. There’s video footage of the incident taken by Wendy’s staff. The car stopped running as…

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Updated August 27, 2026. Refreshed nightly.