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Subaru Impreza recalls and problems

51 recalls and 2,466 owner complaints for 26 model years. Pick your year for full details.

Recalls
51
Complaints
2,466
Crashes reported
155
Fires reported
42

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Subaru Impreza by year

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesDeaths
2025 Impreza051000
2024 Impreza2323230
2023 Impreza240000
2022 Impreza1140200
2021 Impreza2141010
2020 Impreza1852220
2019 Impreza51946150
2018 Impreza51525121
2017 Impreza712510370
2016 Impreza1757020
2015 Impreza2775030
2014 Impreza310917060
2013 Impreza425113740
2012 Impreza624310460
2011 Impreza14585250
2010 Impreza15463110
2009 Impreza141042320
2008 Impreza141769490
2007 Impreza9686270
2006 Impreza10563020
2005 Impreza67510131
2004 Impreza8967260
2003 Impreza66281130
2002 Impreza629211380
2001 Impreza0115030
2000 Impreza0416111

Most reported Subaru Impreza problems

Problem areaReports
Air Bags459
Power Train273
Engine256
Electrical System222
Unknown or Other215
Visibility/Wiper191
Exterior Lighting189
Fuel System, Gasoline138
Service Brakes125
Suspension119

All Subaru Impreza recalls

RecallDateYearsComponentSummary
23V-754Nov 9, 20232024Power TrainSubaru of America, Inc.
23V-647Sep 21, 20232023Power TrainSubaru of America, Inc.
23V-551Aug 4, 20232024Electrical SystemSubaru of America, Inc.
23V-292Apr 25, 20232023Exterior LightingSubaru of America, Inc.
23V-076Feb 13, 20232004–2005Air BagsSubaru of America, Inc.
22V-712Sep 22, 20222022VisibilitySubaru of America, Inc.
22V-624Aug 12, 20222017–2019Exterior LightingSubaru of America, Inc.
21V-675Aug 30, 20212021Do not driveSuspensionSubaru of America, Inc.
21V-587Jul 29, 20212018–2020Fuel System, GasolineSubaru of America, Inc.
21V-264Apr 15, 20212017–2019Electrical System, Engine and Engine CoolingSubaru of America, Inc.
21V-024Jan 26, 20212021Power TrainSubaru of America, Inc.
20V-218Apr 16, 20202019Fuel System, GasolineSubaru of America, Inc.
20V-001Jan 2, 20202004–2011Air BagsSubaru of America, Inc.
20V-003Jan 2, 20202004–2011Air BagsSubaru of America, Inc.
20V-002Jan 2, 20202004–2011Air BagsSubaru of America, Inc.
19V-743Oct 18, 20192017–2019Electrical SystemSubaru of America, Inc.
19V-744Oct 17, 20192017–2018Engine and Engine CoolingSubaru of America, Inc.
19V-745Oct 17, 20192017Engine and Engine CoolingSubaru of America, Inc.
19V-297Apr 11, 20192008–2011Electrical SystemSubaru of America, Inc.
19V-149Feb 28, 20192008–2016Exterior LightingSubaru of America, Inc.
19V-008Jan 9, 20192010–2011Air BagsSubaru of America, Inc.
19V-007Jan 9, 20192010–2011Air BagsSubaru of America, Inc.
19V-009Jan 9, 20192010–2011Air BagsSubaru of America, Inc.
18V-772Nov 1, 20182012–2014Engine and Engine CoolingSubaru of America, Inc.
18V-012Jan 9, 20182009–2011Air BagsSubaru of America, Inc.
18V-013Jan 9, 20182009–2010Air BagsSubaru of America, Inc.
18V-014Jan 9, 20182009Air BagsSubaru of America, Inc.
17V-216Mar 29, 20172017Fuel System, GasolineSubaru of America, Inc.
17V-132Mar 2, 20172017Back Over PreventionSubaru of America, Inc.
17V-026Jan 11, 20172006–2009Air BagsSubaru of America, Inc.
17V-014Jan 10, 20172006–2011Air BagsSubaru of America, Inc.
17V-016Jan 10, 20172006–2008Air BagsSubaru of America, Inc.
16V-738Oct 13, 20162008–2014Electrical SystemSubaru of America, Inc.
16V-358May 25, 20162006–2011Air BagsSubaru of America, Inc.
16V-359May 25, 20162006–2008Air BagsSubaru of America, Inc.
15V-419Jul 1, 20152012Air BagsSubaru of America, Inc.
15V-366Jun 12, 20152015Forward Collision Avoidance, Exterior LightingSubaru of America, Inc.
15V-323May 28, 20152004–2005Air BagsSubaru of America, Inc.
14V-830Dec 31, 20142008–2011Service Brakes, HydraulicSubaru of America, Inc.
14V-311Jun 10, 20142008–2011Service Brakes, HydraulicSubaru of America, Inc.
13V-061Feb 25, 20132012–2013Equipment, Electrical SystemSubaru is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 Legacy and Outback vehicles equipped with an automatic or CVT transmission and an Audiovox remote engine starter (RES) accessory, certain model year 2012-2013 Impreza…
11V-562Nov 29, 20112012Service Brakes, HydraulicSubaru is recalling certain model year 2012 impreza sedans and wagons (Except wrx/sti models), manufactured from april 21, 2011, through november 15, 2011, and legacy and outback vehicles manufactured from october 17…
11V-464Sep 6, 20112002–2007SuspensionSubaru is recalling certain model year 2002-2007 impreza, model year 2003-2008 forester, and model year 2005-2006 saab 9-2x vehicles manufactured from september 5, 2000 through november 26, 2007 originally sold, or…
09V-468Dec 4, 20092002–2003Fuel System, GasolineSubaru is recalling certain model year 2002 and 2003 impreza wrx vehicles originally sold in or currently registered in the states of south dakota, nebraska, north dakota, minnesota, idaho, iowa, montana, colorado…
08V-460Sep 11, 20082008Engine and Engine CoolingSubaru is recalling 16,715 my 2007-2008 legacy sedans and wagons, my 2008 impreza sedans and wagons, and my 2009 forester vehicles.
08V-135Mar 24, 20082002–2003Latches/Locks/LinkagesSubaru is recalling 36,791 my 2002-2003 impreza wagons.
07V-043Feb 12, 20072006Air BagsOn certain vehicles, the wiring harness for the air bag occupant detection system in the front passenger seat may have been pinched during production.
04V-473Oct 1, 20042004Engine and Engine CoolingOn certain passenger and sport utility vehicles, the cover bolts for the engine oil control valve may not be sufficiently tightened, allowing oil to leak from around the cover gasket.
04V-342Jul 14, 20042002–2003SeatsOn certain sedan and wagon model vehicles, the left front bolt that retains the forward part of the driver's seat to the seat slide rail may loosen.
04V-128Mar 16, 20042002–2004Vehicle Speed ControlOn certain passenger sedans, wagons, and sport utility vehicles, the cruise control cable could come out of its track on the cruise control lever and lodge on the control lever tab when the accelerator pedal is released.
02V-282Oct 30, 20022002–2003Power TrainCertain sport utility and passenger vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions were produced with an improperly manufactured transmission parking rod.

Frequently asked questions

What is the worst year for the Subaru Impreza?

By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2002 Subaru Impreza has the most reports (292). Check the 2002 page for the problems owners describe.

How many recalls does the Subaru Impreza have?

NHTSA lists 51 safety recalls covering Subaru Impreza model years 2002–2024.

What are the most common Subaru Impreza problems?

Owners report air bags, power train, engine problems most often.