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Fifth generation

2019 Subaru Impreza

  • 194owner complaints
  • 5recalls
  • 6involved a crash
  • 14,000median miles at failure

Newest report Sep 1, 2026 · checked Sep 9, 2026

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2019 Subaru Impreza
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When each problem shows up

Each bar covers the middle half of the mileages owners reported for that problem. A quarter saw it earlier, a quarter later. The tick is the median. Most reported: windshield cracks or distorts, 58 complaints.

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middle half of reports, median tick. Darker bars have 75 or more reports.

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        How this compares

        2019 Subaru Impreza194
        Median 2019 model here (93 vehicles)234
        Median 2019 sedan here (22)202

        194 complaints is 1.2 times fewer than the median 2019 model on this site and about the median for a 2019 sedan. Among the 3 Impreza model years here it ranks 1st for complaints. Counts follow sales volume as much as reliability, so a truck that sells 700,000 a year draws more reports than a sedan that sells 200,000.

        Complaints filed by year

        1219
        2620
        3721
        1822
        5323
        2924
        1025
        926

        53 complaints came in 2023, 2.9 times the year before. Owners file in waves when a problem gets press or an investigation, so a spike measures attention as much as failures.

        Recalls that include the 2019 Subaru Impreza

        Whether your car is included depends on its VIN. Check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

        22V-624Aug 12, 2022
        Exterior Lighting:Headlights

        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."

        Risk and remedy
        Risk: 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.
        21V-587Jul 29, 2021
        Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump

        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.

        Risk and remedy
        Risk: 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.
        21V-264Apr 15, 2021
        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.

        Risk and remedy
        Risk: 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.
        20V-218Apr 16, 2020
        Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump

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

        Risk and remedy
        Risk: 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.
        19V-743Oct 18, 2019
        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.

        Risk and remedy
        Risk: 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.

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