Complaints by model year
Distinct federal complaints filed against each model year of the Subaru Impreza, to date. Hover a bar for the count. Older years have had longer to accumulate filings; the rankings below correct for that.
1990
1995
2000
2005
2010
2015
2020
2025
Highest totals within an 8-year windowAll other years
Model years compared
Ranked from the same federal record on an equal exposure window. Click any year for its full file.
Highest complaint totals
- 2002 Subaru Impreza - 223 complaints in its first 8 years (292 to date)
- 2012 Subaru Impreza - 216 complaints in its first 8 years (243 to date)
- 2013 Subaru Impreza - 213 complaints in its first 8 years (249 to date)
Ranked on distinct complaints filed within eight years of the model year, so old and new years get the same exposure window. Not adjusted for sales volume; a best-selling year files more complaints at the same failure rate.
Lowest totals among mature years
- 1993 Subaru Impreza - 26 complaints in its first 8 years (33 to date)
- 1997 Subaru Impreza - 28 complaints in its first 8 years (30 to date)
- 2006 Subaru Impreza - 28 complaints in its first 8 years (56 to date)
Same eight-year window, among model years old enough to have completed it and with at least 25 complaints in it. Model years before 1990 are excluded because the federal file begins in 1995. A low total is not proof of reliability.
What owners report, all years combined
Every model year
| Model year | Complaints to date | Within 8 years | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 Subaru Impreza | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2026 Subaru Impreza | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 Subaru Impreza | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 2024 Subaru Impreza | 32 | 32 | 2 |
| 2023 Subaru Impreza | 4 | 4 | 2 |
| 2022 Subaru Impreza | 13 | 13 | 1 |
| 2021 Subaru Impreza | 14 | 14 | 2 |
| 2020 Subaru Impreza | 85 | 85 | 1 |
| 2019 Subaru Impreza | 194 | 194 | 5 |
| 2018 Subaru Impreza | 151 | 151 | 5 |
| 2017 Subaru Impreza | 125 | 123 | 7 |
| 2016 Subaru Impreza | 75 | 72 | 1 |
| 2015 Subaru Impreza | 77 | 73 | 2 |
| 2014 Subaru Impreza | 108 | 88 | 3 |
| 2013 Subaru Impreza | 249 | 213 | 4 |
| 2012 Subaru Impreza | 243 | 216 | 6 |
| 2011 Subaru Impreza | 58 | 49 | 14 |
| 2010 Subaru Impreza | 46 | 32 | 15 |
| 2009 Subaru Impreza | 104 | 72 | 14 |
| 2008 Subaru Impreza | 176 | 146 | 14 |
| 2007 Subaru Impreza | 68 | 32 | 9 |
| 2006 Subaru Impreza | 56 | 28 | 10 |
| 2005 Subaru Impreza | 75 | 38 | 6 |
| 2004 Subaru Impreza | 96 | 48 | 8 |
| 2003 Subaru Impreza | 62 | 42 | 6 |
| 2002 Subaru Impreza | 292 | 223 | 6 |
| 2001 Subaru Impreza | 11 | 10 | 0 |
| 2000 Subaru Impreza | 41 | 36 | 0 |
| 1999 Subaru Impreza | 22 | 21 | 0 |
| 1998 Subaru Impreza | 30 | 29 | 0 |
| 1997 Subaru Impreza | 30 | 28 | 0 |
| 1996 Subaru Impreza | 20 | 20 | 0 |
| 1995 Subaru Impreza | 46 | 42 | 1 |
| 1994 Subaru Impreza | 8 | 8 | 1 |
| 1993 Subaru Impreza | 33 | 26 | 1 |
| 1990 Subaru Impreza | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Recall campaigns, all years
Every campaign filed against this model, with the model years it covers. Safety-recall remedies are normally provided at no charge. Under US federal law the mandatory free remedy applies when the vehicle was no more than 15 years old at the time the defect was determined; manufacturers often cover older vehicles voluntarily. Canadian rules differ. Confirm eligibility with the manufacturer using the VIN.
| Campaign | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23V754000 | 2024 | Power Train | Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2024 Crosstrek, Impreza, 2023-2024 Forester, and 2023 WRX vehicles. |
| 23V647000 | 2023 | Power Train | Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2023 Outback, Legacy, Ascent, and Impreza vehicles. |
| 23V551000 | 2024 | Electrical System | Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2024 Crosstrek and Impreza vehicles. |
| 23V292000 | 2023 | Exterior Lighting | Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2023 Impreza vehicles. The brake light switch may be improperly adjusted and illuminate the brake lights without application... |
| 23V076000 | 2004-2005 | Air Bags | Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2004-2005 Impreza and WRX vehicles that received replacement front passenger air bag inflators under a previous recall. |
| 22V712000 | 2022 | Visibility | Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2022 Impreza and Outback vehicles. |
| 22V624000 | 2017-2019 | Exterior Lighting | Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Impreza vehicles. The left and right side reflex reflector and left side low beam reflector may inadequately... |
| 21V675000DO NOT DRIVE | 2021 | Suspension | Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2021 Impreza vehicles. The left-front lower control arm weld may fail, allowing the control arm to separate from the... |
| 21V587000 | 2018-2020 | Fuel System, Gasoline | Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ascent, 2018 Forester, 2018-2020 Impreza, Legacy, Outback, 2018-2019 BRZ, WRX, and Toyota 86 vehicles. |
| 21V264000 | 2017-2019 | Engine And Engine Cooling | Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Subaru Impreza and 2018-2019 Crosstrek vehicles. |
| 21V024000 | 2021 | Power Train | Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2021 Outback and Impreza vehicles. |
| 20V218000 | 2019 | Fuel System, Gasoline | Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019 Impreza, Outback, Legacy, and Ascent vehicles. The low pressure fuel pump may become inoperative. |
| 20V003000 | 2004-2011 | Air Bags | Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Forester, 2003-2006 Baja, 2004-2011 Impreza, 2004-2014 WRX (including STI), 2003-2014 Legacy and Outback, and... |
| 20V002000 | 2004-2011 | Air Bags | Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Forester, 2003-2006 Baja, 2004-2011 Impreza, 2004-2014 WRX (including STI), 2003-2014 Legacy and Outback, and 2006... |
| 20V001000 | 2004-2011 | Air Bags | Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Forester, 2003-2006 Baja, 2004-2011 Impreza, 2004-2014 WRX (STI included), 2003-2014 Legacy and Outback, and... |
| 19V743000 | 2017-2019 | Electrical System | Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Impreza and 2018-2019 Crosstrek vehicles. |
| 19V745000 | 2017 | Engine And Engine Cooling | Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2017 Impreza vehicles equipped with an aluminum Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) valve. |
| 19V744000 | 2017-2018 | Engine And Engine Cooling | Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Impreza and 2018 Crosstrek vehicles equipped with an aluminum Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) valve. |
| 19V297000 | 2008-2011 | Electrical System | Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Forester vehicles, 2008-2011 Impreza vehicles, 2008-2014 WRX vehicles, 2005-2014 Legacy vehicles, 2005-2014 Outback... |
| 19V149000 | 2008-2016 | Exterior Lighting | Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Forester, 2008-2016 Impreza sedans, 2012-2016 Impreza station wagons, 2008-2014 WRX sedans (including STI), and... |
| 19V009000 | 2010-2011 | Air Bags | Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2010-2014 Tribeca, WRX, Legacy and Outback vehicles, 2010-2011 Impreza vehicles and 2010-2013 Forester vehicles sold, or ever... |
| 19V008000 | 2010-2011 | Air Bags | Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2010-2014 Tribeca, WRX, Outback, and Legacy vehicles, 2010-2011 Impreza vehicles and 2010-2013 Forester vehicles sold, or... |
| 19V007000 | 2010-2011 | Air Bags | Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2010-2013 Forester, 2010-2014 Tribeca, WRX, Outback, Legacy, and 2010-2011 Impreza vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the... |
| 18V772000 | 2012-2014 | Engine And Engine Cooling | Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2012-2014 Subaru Impreza, 2012-2013 Impreza Stationwagon, 2013 Subaru BRZ, XV Crosstrek and Toyota Scion FR-S vehicles. |
| 18V014000 | 2009 | Air Bags | Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2009 Tribeca, Impreza, Forester, WRX, Legacy, and Outback vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alaska,... |
| 18V013000 | 2009-2010 | Air Bags | Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2009-2010 Tribeca, Impreza, Forester, WRX, Legacy, and Outback vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of Arizona,... |
| 18V012000 | 2009-2011 | Air Bags | Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Legacy, Forester, Tribeca, WRX and Outback vehicles, and 2009-2011 Impreza vehicles sold, or ever registered, in... |
| 17V216000 | 2017 | Fuel System, Gasoline | Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2017 Impreza vehicles. Winter fuels may vaporize prematurely in the fuel line, resulting in a reduction in fuel pressure,... |
| 17V132000 | 2017 | Back Over Prevention | Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2017 Impreza vehicles. Due to a software problem, the rearview camera display may not work properly. |
| 17V026000 | 2006-2009 | Air Bags | Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2005-2006 Baja, 2009 Forester, Legacy and Outback and 2006-2009 Impreza (including WRX and STI models) and Tribeca vehicles... |