NHTSA Data Explorer

Subaru Impreza

Data refreshed October 26, 2026

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Complaints

3,284

Active records

Recalls

58

Active records

TSBs

1,548

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

4

Injuries

160

Crashes

214

Fires

54

Top reported issues — Subaru Impreza

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Condition issue

1,121

Operating state

755

Safety restraint issue

506

Smell

450

Fluid issue

442

Braking behavior

358

Reporting mechanism

324

Noise

318

Driver assistance issue

235

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

164

Safety restraint behavior

152

Engine behavior

148

Thermal issue

117

Performance issue

108

Lighting behavior

84

Vibration/harshness

84

Electrical issue

56

Steering behavior

45

Ride/handling behavior

43

Starting behavior

42

Access/entry issue

34

Recent change

34

Infotainment behavior

26

Powering on/off behavior

19

HVAC behavior

14

Wiper/washer behavior

11

Communication/network issue

6

Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

2013 SUBARU IMPREZA

Filed Oct 20, 2026


There is a plug on wiring harness that fits into speed control for the environmental system. The control is part of this piece 72311fj050. The connection overheated and and burned the plug and the speed control switch The blower motor is now broken. In [XXX] a car without defrosters is mostly useless. I had 2 different mechanics at 2 different repair places confirm this is the problem. There was no way to indication from the car that anything was wrong. The problem could have happened anytime…

2013 SUBARU IMPREZA

Filed Oct 15, 2026


I took my car to McCurley Subaru on Wed, [XXX] to have recalls repaired. They were unable to repair the recall due to rusted out brackets and bolts. McCurley contacted Subaru of America and opened a case trying to seek an alternate remedy to this issue. Subaru refused to offer alternate solutions so I am stuck driving an unsafe vehicle with a Federal Mandated recall that cannot be repaired. On my way home after picking up the car, it stalled out on a major highway, blocking traffic and causing…

2022 SUBARU IMPREZA

Filed Oct 14, 2026


I purchased the car brand new from the dealership. The vehicle had two bent rims in the first two years. I replaced those rims with brand new rims from the Subaru dealership, but those first bent rims also caused premature tire wear. Now about a year later I now have two more bent rims on a new set of replacement tires that are beginning to prematurely wear again. These are not on a consistent side of the vehicle but have been spread out. Inspection by the dealership where I have the vehicle…

2011 SUBARU IMPREZA

Filed Oct 6, 2026


The car was pulling to the right. An independent service center confirmed that the passenger front tire had tread separation at 33,426 miles. Tire size 205/55R16.

2009 SUBARU IMPREZA

Filed Sep 30, 2026


The contact owns a 2009 Subaru Impreza. The contact stated that on two separate occasions while driving at various speeds, the rear-view mirror detached from the windshield. The smart rear-view mirror was attached to the mirror by a cord and was swinging back and forth after detaching. The contact was severely traumatized after the failure, and the mirror became a distraction while driving. After the first failure, the vehicle was taken to the dealer and repaired under warranty. After the…

2018 SUBARU IMPREZA

Filed Sep 19, 2026


Spontaneous crack in passenger side of windshield 5 times in a row!!

2024 SUBARU IMPREZA

Filed Sep 17, 2026


2 injured
Crash

The contact owns a 2024 Subaru Impreza. The contact stated that while driving 45 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to stop as intended. The contact stated that there was no resistance in the brake pedal, and the vehicle was uncontrollable. The vehicle independently accelerated and crashed into a vehicle, which then crashed into another vehicle. The contact stated that the air bags deployed after the first collision and obstructed road visibility; however,…

2018 SUBARU IMPREZA

Filed Sep 13, 2026


Vehicle Information: 2018 Subaru ImprezaVIN: [XXX] Affected: Steering (Electronic Power Steering / EPS Gear Box Assembly)Description of the Safety Defect:I am reporting a severe safety defect regarding a sudden and total loss of power steering assist while driving my 2018 Subaru Impreza.The Electronic Power Steering (EPS) gear box assembly experienced a catastrophic failure, resulting in an immediate, heavy steering condition that severely impacted my ability to control the vehicle safely. Upon…

2012 SUBARU IMPREZA

Filed Sep 11, 2026


My Chicco Fit360 car seat’s magnetic chest clip is failing to stay clipped and is easily unclipped by the tug of one finger. Children are able to easily unclip it as well. Yes it is available for inspection upon request. My child’s safety was put at risk because the magnetic chest clip would unclip by him pulling on it while my vehicle was in motion. It also failed to stay clipped multiple times which caused me to have to stop using it and request a new one. When I requested a new chest clip…

2022 SUBARU IMPREZA

Filed Sep 10, 2026


total failure of brake booster at 49.5k miles, caused air leak in engine intake system, which caused lean run and burning more fuel and failure of air/fuel ratio sensor.

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Updated October 26, 2026. Refreshed nightly.