2025 SUBARU IMPREZA

0 recalls, 10 complaints - 2 TSBs - 5/5 safety rating

No recalls found for this vehicle.

Complaint Statistics

10 total complaints

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING2
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM2
POWER TRAIN2
STEERING1
STRUCTURE1
BACK OVER PREVENTION1
UNKNOWN OR OTHER1
POWER TRAIN Aug 13, 2026
Incident date: Aug 11, 2025
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 dup... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Aug 13, 2026
Incident date: Aug 11, 2025
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 dup... Read more
POWER TRAIN Apr 20, 2026
Incident date: Apr 18, 2026
My 2019 Kia Stinger GT2 with approximately 25,000 miles has been out of service since February 12, 2026 for diagnosis and repair of a system issue. The vehicle has remained at the dealership for over two months. Multiple repair attempts have been made, including escalation to Kia corporate engineer... Read more
STRUCTURE Apr 20, 2026
Incident date: Apr 18, 2026
The contact owns a 2015 Ford Explorer. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 24V031000 (Structure) and 25V695000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The contact stated that the exterior A-pillar trims had detached. The v... Read more
BACK OVER PREVENTION Apr 20, 2026
Incident date: Apr 18, 2026
The contact owns a 2015 Ford Explorer. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 24V031000 (Structure) and 25V695000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The contact stated that the exterior A-pillar trims had detached. The v... Read more
STEERING Mar 6, 2026
Incident date: Nov 3, 2025
The rack and pinion system needs to be replaced as a result of "normal wear and tear"
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Dec 12, 2025
Incident date: Apr 12, 2025
Following ongoing unresolved ADAS and Pre-Collision Assist failures that have required repeated service visits and manufacturer engineering involvement, my vehicle underwent a master modem/system reset while in dealership custody. After this reset, vehicle access, safety alert history, and diagnosti... Read more
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING Sep 2, 2025
Incident date: Apr 5, 2025
Occasionally, for no reason, automatically brakes and issues the brake warning notification despite no traffic in front of the vehicle. When a vehicle brakes for no reason in traffic, the risk is that you will be hit from behind.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Sep 2, 2025
Incident date: Apr 5, 2025
The screen turns off suddenly while the vehicle is in use. Additionally, the Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) system is either deactivated or displays as “off” when the car is started. The sudden deactivation of the AEB system compromises the vehicle’s ability to automatically brake in critic... Read more
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING Sep 2, 2025
Incident date: Apr 5, 2025
The screen turns off suddenly while the vehicle is in use. Additionally, the Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) system is either deactivated or displays as “off” when the car is started. The sudden deactivation of the AEB system compromises the vehicle’s ability to automatically brake in critic... Read more

NHTSA Safety Ratings, 2025 SUBARU IMPREZA

2025 Subaru Impreza SW AWD

CategoryRating
Overall Rating 5 / 5 ★★★★★
Frontal Crash 5 / 5 ★★★★★
Frontal Crash, Driver 5 / 5 ★★★★★
Frontal Crash, Passenger 5 / 5 ★★★★★
Side Crash 5 / 5 ★★★★★
Side Crash, Driver 5 / 5 ★★★★★
Side Crash, Passenger 5 / 5 ★★★★★
Rollover 5 / 5 ★★★★★
Rollover Risk 9.3%

Safety Technology

FeatureStatus
Electronic Stability ControlStandard
Forward Collision WarningStandard
Lane Departure WarningStandard

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings Program. Ratings are based on crash tests conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

EPA Fuel Economy, 2025 SUBARU IMPREZA

Trim / Engine City MPG Highway MPG Combined MPG Fuel Type Annual Fuel Cost
2.0L 4-cyl, Automatic (AV-S8) (All-Wheel Drive) 27.0 34.0 30.0 Regular $2,050
2.5L 4-cyl, Automatic (AV-S8) (All-Wheel Drive) 26.0 33.0 29.0 Regular $2,100

CO2 Emissions: 297.0 g/mile (Small Station Wagons)

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.

Technical Service Bulletins, 2025 SUBARU IMPREZA

2 manufacturer communications from 1 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM1
350000 EQUIPMENT1
15-303-22R Mar 25, 2024
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This bulletin provides information for all Gen 3 Telematics and Cp 1.5 infotainment equipped vehicles, starting with 2023MY, allowing access to valet mode through the head unit.
15-303-22R Mar 25, 2024
350000 EQUIPMENT
This bulletin provides information for all Gen 3 Telematics and Cp 1.5 infotainment equipped vehicles, starting with 2023MY, allowing access to valet mode through the head unit.

NHTSA Safety Investigations, SUBARU IMPREZA

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

PE15012 Opened: Apr 10, 2015 , Closed: Jul 15, 2015
PE, Closed , Model Year: 2012
Passenger Front Air Bag Suppression
The Office of Defects Investigation opened this investigation on April 10, 2015 based on 26 Vehicle Owner Questionnaire reports involving the passenger frontal air bag in MY 2012 Subaru Impreza vehicles.These vehicles use a capacitive type Occupant Detection System (ODS), which is intended to classi... Read more
EA09011 Opened: Jul 2, 2009 , Closed: Dec 14, 2009
EA, Closed , Model Year: 2002
FUEL LINE LEAK
THE DESIGN OF THE FUEL LINE (METAL RAIL/RUBBER HOSE INTERFACE) IS SUSCEPTIBLE TO FUEL ODOR AND/OR SEEPAGE IN EXTREME COLD TEMPERATURE CONDITIONS.OWNERS MOST OFTEN NOTICED FUEL ODOR IN THE OCCUPANT COMPARTMENT AREA DURING INITIAL COLD ENGINE START-UP.ONCE THE ENGINE IS WARMED, THE ODOR/SEEPAGE ISSUE ... Read more
PE09017 Opened: Mar 10, 2009 , Closed: Jul 2, 2009
PE, Closed , Model Year: 2002
FUEL LINE LEAK
COMPLAINANTS REPORT FUEL LEAKAGE MOST FREQUENTLY IN WINTER DURING INITIAL COLD ENGINE STARTUP.OWNERS WILL EITHER NOTICE A FUEL ODOR INSIDE THE OCCUPANT COMPARTMENT OR FUEL ODOR/LEAKAGE AT THE FUEL LINES ON THE RIGHT SIDE ATOP THE ENGINE. ONCE THE ENGINE HAS WARMED, THE ODOR/LEAKAGE MAY CEASE.SUBARU ... Read more
PE04002 Opened: Jan 7, 2004 , Closed: May 27, 2004
PE, Closed , Model Year: 2002
FUEL LINE LEAKAGE IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT
SUBARU REPORTS THAT THE FUEL ODOR IS CAUSED BY FUEL SEEPAGE DURING COLD START OF THE ENGINE UNDER EXTREMELY COLD TEMPERATURES. THE LEAK OCCURS IN A FUEL LINE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.IT REPORTS THAT THE FAILURE IS DUE TO THE MISALIGNED ANGLE BETWEEN TWO FUEL DELIVERY LINES WHICH RESULTED IN SUCH FU... Read more
EA97010 Opened: Apr 30, 1997 , Closed: Dec 23, 1998
EA, Closed , Model Year: 1994
OVERSENSITIVE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT
IN ITS LETTER DATED DECEMBER 21, 1998, SUBARU STATED THAT THE VEHICLES IDENTIFIED ABOVE WILL BE RECALLED.SUBARU DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE FRONT TOWING/TIE-DOWN HOOKS.REFER TO NHTSA RECALL NO. 98V-315 FOR DETAILS.
PE96075 Opened: Dec 18, 1996 , Closed: Apr 30, 1997
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1994
OVERSENSITIVE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT
ODI HAS REVIEWED 33 COMPLAINTS OF OVERSENSITIVE' AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT (I.E., ANY NON-CRASH DEPLOYMENT) RECEIVED BY ODI AND SUBARU INVOLVING MODEL YEAR 1995 SUBARU IMPREZA & LEGACY VEHICLES AND ALL OTHER IMPREZA & LEGACY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR BAG SYSTEMS IDENTICAL OR SIMILAR TO THOSE IN THE 1995 I... Read more

SUBARU IMPREZA - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the SUBARU IMPREZA across all model years (1993, 2024).

175 Total Recalls
3,466 Total Complaints
6 Investigations
268 Reported Crashes
54 Reported Fires
4 Reported Deaths

SUBARU IMPREZA - Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year Recalls Complaints
2026 0 1 View
2025 (current) 0 10
2024 2 54 View
2023 2 6 View
2022 1 17 View
2021 2 19 View
2020 1 100 View
2019 5 225 View
2018 5 181 View
2017 7 162 View
2016 1 108 View
2015 2 99 View
2014 3 157 View
2013 4 344 View
2012 6 337 View
2011 14 75 View
2010 15 64 View
2009 15 149 View
2008 15 249 View
2007 9 84 View
2006 10 68 View
2005 6 95 View
2004 8 113 View
2003 6 64 View
2002 6 339 View
2001 3 13 View
2000 4 54 View
1999 4 27 View
1998 3 55 View
1997 3 38 View
1996 3 25 View
1995 4 69 View
1994 3 8 View
1993 3 48 View
1990 0 2 View

Other SUBARU Models

Model Recalls Complaints
LEGACY 307 4,132 View
OUTBACK 288 12,131 View
SOLTERRA 259 109 View
WRX 190 1,208 View
FORESTER 134 8,512 View
ASCENT 112 1,248 View
TRIBECA 70 51 View
CROSSTREK 42 1,453 View