NHTSA Data Explorer

Subaru Impreza

Data refreshed June 26, 2026

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Complaints

2,676

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

45

Top reported issues — Subaru Impreza

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Condition issue

947

Operating state

574

Safety restraint issue

523

Reporting mechanism

310

Fluid issue

241

Noise

232

Braking behavior

201

Smell

174

Driver assistance issue

160

Safety restraint behavior

136

Engine behavior

135

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

132

Thermal issue

107

Performance issue

98

Lighting behavior

89

Vibration/harshness

77

Electrical issue

61

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.

2014 SUBARU IMPREZA

Filed Jun 21, 2026


Cabin blower fan stopped working. Faint burned plastic smell. Starting with the blower motor, I worked backwards. The Blower Motor Resistor showed significant wear, which I replaced. After checking or replacing all other components, I realized that it was likely the AC Control Unit. I took it out and the electrical issue is so bad that the plug has melted to the harness. I found plenty of online videos and forums which helped me diagnose the problem in my own car. This is a fire hazard, and…

2019 SUBARU IMPREZA

Filed Jun 8, 2026


When attempting to start the vehicle, randomly, the key loses programming. This is the 2nd time where the keys lose programming and vehicle has to be towed at owners' expense and wait as long as 5 days for dealership to reprogram.

2019 SUBARU IMPREZA

Filed May 29, 2026


The contact owns a 2019 Subaru Impreza. The contact stated while driving 5 MPH, while depressing the accelerator pedal the vehicle loss power. An independent mechanic was contacted. No warning light warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken an independent mechanic where the diagnosed the coil pack was melted and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was then taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed the coil pack had a shortage. The contact mention this failure has occurred on several…

2012 SUBARU IMPREZA

Filed May 23, 2026


My ignition key gets stuck when I shifted into park on my 2012 subaru impreza.

2019 SUBARU IMPREZA

Filed May 7, 2026


2019 Subaru Impreza has experienced intermittent and now persistent failures involving the factory EyeSight driver assistance system. Prior to complete failure, the EyeSight system would randomly disable and re-enable while driving. Adaptive cruise control and related safety features became unreliable and would intermittently stop functioning. The issue worsened over time and eventually resulted in repeated “EyeSight Off” warnings and multiple system fault messages. Vehicle diagnostic scans…

2018 SUBARU IMPREZA

Filed May 6, 2026


I bought a new Subaru Impreza and there is a cam carrier leak that was reported last time I took it for service at the dealership two weeks ago. There are only 41k miles on the car, and there were no warning lights/messages. Upon my research, this is a common problem with Subarus due to the sealant that they use with a very high cost to fix (I was quoted $4.5k), not mentioning the time it takes as well. Additionally, fixing the problem does not prevent it from recurrence. Because this puts the…

2020 SUBARU IMPREZA

Filed Apr 28, 2026


For the second year in a row my windshield has cracked. Nothing hit it, or happened to make it crack. Both cracks were long and coming from the bottom of the windshield under the passenger wiper blade. I noticed it today, 4/28/26 and the same thing happened in the beginning of April last year with the same circumstances (or lack thereof).

2025 SUBARU IMPREZA

Filed Apr 20, 2026


Crash

The contact owns a 2025 Subaru Impreza. The contact stated that while their son was driving approximately 45 MPH, a loud pop sound came from the right side of the engine department, and then the steering wheel seized. The driver attempted to apply the brakes; however, the brakes failed. The vehicle ended up crashing into a nearby pole post. The air bags deployed. The driver received a hematoma on their left arm from embracing for impact of the embrace. When the ambulance arrived, they tended…

2024 SUBARU IMPREZA

Filed Apr 17, 2026


My base level 2024 Subaru Impreza , while driving, has a vibration and shake in the drivers side rearview mirror at speeds over 25 mph, making it difficult to see clearly behind my vehicle. Vibration was present as a new vehicle and have reported issue to service advisor at Sport Subaru of Orlando Florida as a new vehicle owner.

2017 SUBARU IMPREZA

Filed Apr 16, 2026


I am filing a safety complaint regarding an Engine Control Module (ECM) failure in my 2017 Subaru Impreza and the handling of a prior recall repair. Dealership records show that a recall repair (WRE21 – ignition coil recall) was completed in June 2021. At that time, the dealership documented that the ECM calibration was up to date and functioning properly. However, I later experienced a check engine light and drivability concerns. Diagnostic records from February 2026 indicate: •Camshaft slow…

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Updated June 26, 2026. Refreshed nightly.