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2019 Subaru Impreza

Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations

More warning signs than most Impreza years

Owner complaints for the 2019 Subaru Impreza are substantially higher than the model-year median of 56.

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194Owner complaints

Model-year median: 56

5Recall campaigns

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0Investigations

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How this year compares

Owner complaints by model year

Other model years Selected year
75
2016125
2017150
2018194
201985
202014
202113
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Counts vary with age, sales and reporting. They are not failure rates.

What owners reported most

Exterior Lighting
63Visibility/wiper
55Unknown Or Other
26Electrical System
19Engine
8
All reported categories
Service Brakes
8Fuel/propulsion System
6Steering
5Visibility
5Air Bags
4Forward Collision Avoidance
4Power Train
4Structure
3Wheels
3Engine And Engine Cooling
2Lane Departure
2Suspension
2Vehicle Speed Control
2Back Over Prevention
1Equipment
1Tires
1

Tap a category to read its complaints. One report may name several components.

When problems were reported

Mileage at the reported incident

66 reports with mileage · 128 unknown

NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.

What to inspect

Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.

  • Exterior Lighting. Review the 63 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Visibility/wiper. Review the 55 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Electrical System. Review the 19 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

6 crash reports1 fire reports3 injury reports

Visibility complaints

5 reports
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52,000 miles · Jun 7, 2024
Visibility

The contact owns a 2019 Subaru Impreza. The contact stated upon entering the vehicle in the morning, she noticed that the windshield was cracked. Upon inspecting the vehicle, the contact became aware that the windshield had cracked without impact. The dealer was contacted, and an appointment was scheduled. The vehicle was not di…

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The contact owns a 2019 Subaru Impreza. The contact stated upon entering the vehicle in the morning, she noticed that the windshield was cracked. Upon inspecting the vehicle, the contact became aware that the windshield had cracked without impact. The dealer was contacted, and an appointment was scheduled. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 52,000.

NHTSA ODI #11592996

25,000 miles · May 3, 2021
Visibility

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 SUBARU IMPREZA. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, A ROCK STRUCK AND CRACKED THE DRIVER'S SIDE WINDSHIELD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CRACK HAD EXPANDED ACROSS THE WINDSHIELD. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO CAPITOL SUBARU SERVICE CENTER (920 CAPITOL EXPRESSWAY AUTO MALL, SAN JOSE, CA 95136, (4…

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 SUBARU IMPREZA. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, A ROCK STRUCK AND CRACKED THE DRIVER'S SIDE WINDSHIELD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CRACK HAD EXPANDED ACROSS THE WINDSHIELD. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO CAPITOL SUBARU SERVICE CENTER (920 CAPITOL EXPRESSWAY AUTO MALL, SAN JOSE, CA 95136, (408) 723-1200) WHO INSPECTED AND THEN REPAIRED THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT A MONTH LATER THE WINDSHIELD WAS CRACKED AGAIN. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURE WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 25,000.

NHTSA ODI #11415042

14,000 miles · Jan 14, 2021
Visibility

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 SUBARU IMPREZA. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, A SMALL PEBBLE HIT THE WINDSHIELD WHICH CAUSED A 16 INCH CRACK TO THE WINDSHIELD. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO DRIVE TO HIS DESTINATION. THE CONTACT CALLED THE LOCAL DEALER CASEY SUBARU (783 J CLYDE MORRIS BLVD, NEWPORT NEWS, VA 23601: (757) 522-2120…

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 SUBARU IMPREZA. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, A SMALL PEBBLE HIT THE WINDSHIELD WHICH CAUSED A 16 INCH CRACK TO THE WINDSHIELD. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO DRIVE TO HIS DESTINATION. THE CONTACT CALLED THE LOCAL DEALER CASEY SUBARU (783 J CLYDE MORRIS BLVD, NEWPORT NEWS, VA 23601: (757) 522-2120) AND WAS REFERRED TO A WINDSHIELD REPAIR SHOP. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT BEEN INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 14,000.

NHTSA ODI #11388199

22,400 miles · Aug 18, 2020
Visibility

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 SUBARU IMPREZA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER ACCELERATING FROM A RED LIGHT AND MAKING A RIGHT TURN, THE FRONT WINDSHIELD SUDDENLY CRACKED. THE CRACK WAS LOCATED AT THE BOTTOM DRIVER'S SIDE CORNER OF THE WINDSHIELD AND EXTENDED APPROXIMATELY 2 FEET. THE CONTACT INDICATED THAT NO OBJECT STRUCK THE WIND…

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 SUBARU IMPREZA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER ACCELERATING FROM A RED LIGHT AND MAKING A RIGHT TURN, THE FRONT WINDSHIELD SUDDENLY CRACKED. THE CRACK WAS LOCATED AT THE BOTTOM DRIVER'S SIDE CORNER OF THE WINDSHIELD AND EXTENDED APPROXIMATELY 2 FEET. THE CONTACT INDICATED THAT NO OBJECT STRUCK THE WINDSHIELD TO CAUSE THE CRACK. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DETERMINED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE LOCAL DEALER MARK MILLER SUBARU LOCATED AT 3535 STATE ST, SOUTH SALT LAKE, UT 84115. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 22,400.

NHTSA ODI #11350052

6,015 miles · May 26, 2020
Unknown Or OtherVisibility

I HAVE A 2019 IMPREZA. HAD THE CAR 6 MONTHS AND HAD TO REPLACE THE WINDSHIELD. A STRAY ROCK HIT THE CAR WHILE GOING ABOUT 35 MPH. SAW NOTHING WHEN IT HAPPENED. THE NEXT DAY A GIANT CRACK ACROSS MY WINDSHIELD. THIS IS BOGUS. *TR

NHTSA ODI #11326040

Official recalls

5

22V624000 · Exterior Lighting:headlights

Aug 12, 2022

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 reflect light. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: Reflectors that do not provide adequate illumination reduce the driver's ability to see and increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the front headlamp assemblies, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 15, 2023. Owners may contact Subaru's customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRG-22.

21V587000 · Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump

Jul 29, 2021

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. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the low-pressure fuel pump, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 24, 2021. Subaru and Toyota owners may call customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRG-21.

21V264000 · Electrical System:ignition; Electrical System:software; Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:engine Control Module (ecu/ecm):software; Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe

Apr 15, 2021

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Subaru Impreza and 2018-2019 Crosstrek vehicles. The Engine Control Module (ECM) may continue to power the ignition coil after the engine is shut off, causing a short circuit.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: A short circuit in the ignition coils may cause a stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will update the ECM software, replace the ignition coils and, if necessary, the front exhaust pipe, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning June 1, 2021. Owners can contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRE-21. Note: This recall includes all vehicles previously repaired under Recall 19V743.

Additional source detail variants (4)

Electrical System:software

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Subaru Impreza and 2018-2019 Crosstrek vehicles. The Engine Control Module (ECM) may continue to power the ignition coil after the engine is shut off, causing a short circuit.

Consequence: A short circuit in the ignition coils may cause a stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will update the ECM software, replace the ignition coils and, if necessary, the front exhaust pipe, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning June 1, 2021. Owners can contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRE-21. Note: This recall includes all vehicles previously repaired under Recall 19V743.

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:engine Control Module (ecu/ecm):software

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Subaru Impreza and 2018-2019 Crosstrek vehicles. The Engine Control Module (ECM) may continue to power the ignition coil after the engine is shut off, causing a short circuit.

Consequence: A short circuit in the ignition coils may cause a stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will update the ECM software, replace the ignition coils and, if necessary, the front exhaust pipe, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning June 1, 2021. Owners can contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRE-21. Note: This recall includes all vehicles previously repaired under Recall 19V743.

Electrical System:ignition

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Subaru Impreza and 2018-2019 Crosstrek vehicles. The Engine Control Module (ECM) may continue to power the ignition coil after the engine is shut off, causing a short circuit.

Consequence: A short circuit in the ignition coils may cause a stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will update the ECM software, replace the ignition coils and, if necessary, the front exhaust pipe, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning June 1, 2021. Owners can contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRE-21. Note: This recall includes all vehicles previously repaired under Recall 19V743.

Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Subaru Impreza and 2018-2019 Crosstrek vehicles. The Engine Control Module (ECM) may continue to power the ignition coil after the engine is shut off, causing a short circuit.

Consequence: A short circuit in the ignition coils may cause a stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will update the ECM software, replace the ignition coils and, if necessary, the front exhaust pipe, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning June 1, 2021. Owners can contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRE-21. Note: This recall includes all vehicles previously repaired under Recall 19V743.

20V218000 · Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump

Apr 16, 2020

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019 Impreza, Outback, Legacy, and Ascent vehicles. The low pressure fuel pump may become inoperative.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: If the low pressure fuel pump fails, the engine may stall without the ability to restart the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace the low pressure fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began June 4, 2020. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRD-20.

19V743000 · Electrical System:ignition; Electrical System:software

Oct 18, 2019

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Impreza and 2018-2019 Crosstrek vehicles. The Engine Control Module (ECM) may continue to power the ignition coil after the engine is shut off, which could result in a short circuit and blown fuse.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: If a short circuit occurs while driving, the vehicle may stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will update the ECM software and inspect and replace the ignition coil, as necessary, free of charge. In addition, on vehicles with confirmed ignition coil damage and a certain stored diagnostic trouble code (DTC), Subaru will replace the front exhaust pipe, free of charge. The recall began December 4, 2019. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WUQ-02.

Additional source detail variants (2)

Electrical System:software

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Impreza and 2018-2019 Crosstrek vehicles. The Engine Control Module (ECM) may continue to power the ignition coil after the engine is shut off, which could result in a short circuit and blown fuse.

Consequence: If a short circuit occurs while driving, the vehicle may stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will update the ECM software and inspect and replace the ignition coil, as necessary, free of charge. In addition, on vehicles with confirmed ignition coil damage and a certain stored diagnostic trouble code (DTC), Subaru will replace the front exhaust pipe, free of charge. The recall began December 4, 2019. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WUQ-02.

Electrical System:ignition

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Impreza and 2018-2019 Crosstrek vehicles. The Engine Control Module (ECM) may continue to power the ignition coil after the engine is shut off, which could result in a short circuit and blown fuse.

Consequence: If a short circuit occurs while driving, the vehicle may stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will update the ECM software and inspect and replace the ignition coil, as necessary, free of charge. In addition, on vehicles with confirmed ignition coil damage and a certain stored diagnostic trouble code (DTC), Subaru will replace the front exhaust pipe, free of charge. The recall began December 4, 2019. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WUQ-02.

Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗

NHTSA investigations

0

No exact-year investigations in this snapshot.