Fifth generation
2019 Subaru Impreza
The most reported problem on the 2019 Subaru Impreza is windshield, with 58 complaints, usually around 10,000 miles.
- 194owner complaints
- 5recalls
- 6involved a crash
- 14,000median miles at failure
Newest report Sep 1, 2026 · checked Oct 2, 2026
What is your Impreza doing?
Each one opens a sheet built from the owner reports of that problem on the 2019 model year.
Is the 2019 Subaru Impreza reliable?
The 2019 Subaru Impreza has 194 owner complaints on file with NHTSA, close to the median of 203 for 2019 sedans on this site. Of the 10 Impreza model years since 2014, it has the most complaints. Complaint counts rise with sales as well as faults, so read what owners report below before deciding.
At a glance
- Next to the 2018 and 2020
- At 24 complaints for each year on the road, the 2019 runs above the 2018 (17) and 2.0 times the 2020 (12).
- Top problem
- Windshield leads with 58 of the 194 complaints (30%), ahead of headlights at 25. Windshield tends to show up early. Of the 36 owners who gave a mileage for it, half were under about 10,000 miles and a quarter under about 6,000.
- Crash, fire and injury reports
- 7 of the 194 complaints (4%) report a crash, a fire or an injury, a little under the 6% typical of vehicles on this site. Counted separately (one report can carry more than one), 6 reports mention a crash, 1 mentions a fire and 5 people were hurt.
- Recalls behind the top problems
- Headlights has a recall on the same system (22V-624). Windshield has none. A recall on the same system doesn't always cover the failure owners describe, so compare its summary with the complaints.
- When owners filed
- Filings peaked in 2023 at 53 and have dropped every year since, to 10 in 2025. So far in 2026, 9 more have come in.
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.
middle half of reports, median tick. The heavier grey bars have 75 or more reports.
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How this compares
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.
Service bulletins for the 2019 Subaru Impreza
Subaru filed 522 bulletins and other notices with NHTSA that list the 2019 Subaru Impreza. 18 of them deal with a problem owners have reported on this car. Newest first.
Federal rules make a manufacturer send NHTSA a copy of any notice about a defect that goes to more than one dealer or owner. Most of these are service bulletins, the repair instructions manufacturers send to dealers. NHTSA generally leaves safety recall bulletins out of this file, and recalls are listed separately.
Windshield cracks or distorts 1 bulletin · 58 complaints
This bulletin announces design changes made to the rear quarter glass assembly in response to a small number of reports describing a rattling - type sound origination from the lower molding.
Battery dies or the car will not start 1 bulletin · 10 complaints
This Service Information Bulletin outlines a systematic procedure for diagnosing parasitic draw (dark/standby current) in vehicles experiencing battery drain when the ignition is off, leading to no-start conditions or frequent jump-starts.This is an revised ...
Brakes grind, pulse or wear early 2 bulletins · 8 complaints
This bulletin provides diagnosis and procedure information to be applied when diagnosing potential fluid leaks on front and rear brake calipers. This information has been developed to reduce unnecessary brake caliper replacement.
This Service Information bulletin announces instruction for application of additional lubrication between the brake caliper support and pad clips.
Infotainment, screen or backup camera fails 14 bulletins · 6 complaints
This Bulletin has been developed to outline the steps for gathering basic but essential information during diagnosis of Infotainment concerns. (This is an revised version of the original bulletin.)
This Bulletin is to inform you of the availability of the new auxiliary USB terminal and adapter cord designed to address cases of intermittent communication loss when using Apple CarPlay and/or Android Auto application connected via the auxiliary USB ...
12 more on this problem
This bulletin provides the diagnostic procedure for Harman Infotainment Systems when DTC B2255 is detected. This update should prevent unnecessary replacement of the head unit or USB cable.
This Service Bulletin is to inform you of the diagnosis procedure of the Harman Infotainment System when DTC B2255 is detected.
This bulletin has been developed to outline the steps for gathering basic essential information during diagnosis and repair of the Infotainment concerns. (Applicable to all models with Harman or Denso CP1 Infotainment).
This bulletin provides helpful information about operating conditions observed in the field for Technicians to use when diagnosing customer concerns which may arise while operating Harman Gen 3 Navigation and Display Audio systems.
This bulletin provides troubleshooting steps to follow when diagnosing customer concerns of the Navigation systemâs functionality.
This bulletin provides troubleshooting steps to use when diagnosing concerns of the Apple CarPlay and / or Android Auto feature not connecting or launching properly when a compatible device is connected to the head unit.
This Service Information bulletin provides a procedure to use for addressing a customer concern of a delayed or slow response when using the soft keys on the touch screen of the audio / navigation head unit.
This bulletin provides troubleshooting steps to follow when diagnosing customer concerns involving Bluetooth (BT) functionality.
This bulletin announces availability of new Harman audio unit amplifier units with revised internal logic designed to optimize efficiency while addressing the following customer concerns: Symptom 1: No audio output is heard but, the volume level displayed ...
This bulletin announces availability of new High-Grade (color) MFD units with optimized software. The new units will address isolated concerns of the MFD screen going black (blank) and restarting during start-up.
Plus 2 older ones not listed here.
Complaints filed by year
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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
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.
All 5 recalls on the 2019 Subaru Impreza, with the owner complaints on each recalled system
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Questions
What is the most common problem on the 2019 Subaru Impreza?
Windshield, with 58 of the 194 complaints. Owners who gave a mileage for it put the median at about 10,000 miles.
At what mileage do 2019 Subaru Impreza problems start?
Of the 70 complaints that give a mileage, a quarter came by about 6,000 miles and half by about 14,000.
Is the 2019 Subaru Impreza better or worse than the 2018 and 2020?
Counted per year on the road, the 2019 has more complaints than both the 2018 and the 2020: 24 a year against 17 and 12.
How many 2019 Subaru Impreza complaints involve a crash, fire or injury?
7 of them (4%). The typical vehicle on this site is at 6%.
Is there a recall for windshield on the 2019 Subaru Impreza?
No recall on file for the 2019 Subaru Impreza is on the same system as windshield. Another recall may still cover your car, so check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.