2023 Subaru Impreza Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 2023 Subaru Impreza, and owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
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2 safety recalls for the 2023 Subaru Impreza
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Driveshaft (power train)
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2023 Outback, Legacy, Ascent, and Impreza vehicles. The center support bolts for the driveshaft may loosen, resulting in the disconnection of the front end of the driveshaft.
Remedy: Dealers will clean the bolt mounting surfaces of the center support brace and install new bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 20, 2023. Owners may contact Subaru's customer service at…
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Switch (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 of the brake pedal. The vehicle may also allow drivers to start and shift the transmission out of the PARK position without pressing the brake pedal. As such,…
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the gap between the brake light switch and stopper, adjusting the switch as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 23, 2023. Owners may contact…
4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2023 Subaru Impreza have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 48,541 miles. Complaints peaked in 2023 with 2 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“The contact owns a 2023 Subaru Impreza equipped with Sailun Tires, Tire Line: Black Hawk Street UHP, Tire Size: 225/40R18, DOT Number: (N/A). The contact had purchased the tires from Amazon. The conta”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, February 4, 2026 · Tires
“The original equipment (OE) tires (Size: 225/40R18) on a 2023 vehicle exhibited severe, deep concentric cracking on the outer sidewalls and near the bead/rim line of all four tires at approximately 30”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, December 31, 2025 · Tires
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2023 Subaru Impreza (Impreza 4-Door, Impreza 5-Door, Impreza Sport 4-Door, Impreza Sport 5-Door). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 25–32 mpg |
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| City / Highway | 22–28 / 30–36 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Midsize Cars, Small Station Wagons |
| Engine | 4 cyl, 2 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (AV-S7); Manual 5-spd |
Compare Subaru Impreza model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Subaru Impreza model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
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| 1990 Subaru Impreza | 0 | 1 |
| 1993 Subaru Impreza | 1 | 33 |
| 1994 Subaru Impreza | 1 | 8 |
| 1995 Subaru Impreza | 1 | 46 |
| 1996 Subaru Impreza | 0 | 20 |
| 1997 Subaru Impreza | 0 | 30 |
| 1998 Subaru Impreza | 0 | 30 |
| 1999 Subaru Impreza | 0 | 22 |
| 2000 Subaru Impreza | 0 | 41 |
| 2001 Subaru Impreza | 0 | 11 |
| 2002 Subaru Impreza | 6 | 292 |
| 2003 Subaru Impreza | 6 | 62 |
| 2004 Subaru Impreza | 8 | 96 |
| 2005 Subaru Impreza | 6 | 75 |
| 2006 Subaru Impreza | 10 | 56 |
| 2007 Subaru Impreza | 9 | 68 |
| 2008 Subaru Impreza | 14 | 176 |
| 2009 Subaru Impreza | 14 | 104 |
| 2010 Subaru Impreza | 15 | 46 |
| 2011 Subaru Impreza | 14 | 58 |
| 2012 Subaru Impreza | 6 | 243 |
| 2013 Subaru Impreza | 4 | 249 |
| 2014 Subaru Impreza | 3 | 108 |
| 2015 Subaru Impreza | 2 | 77 |
| 2016 Subaru Impreza | 1 | 75 |
| 2017 Subaru Impreza | 7 | 125 |
| 2018 Subaru Impreza | 5 | 151 |
| 2019 Subaru Impreza | 5 | 194 |
| 2020 Subaru Impreza | 1 | 85 |
| 2021 Subaru Impreza | 2 | 14 |
| 2022 Subaru Impreza | 1 | 13 |
| 2023 Subaru Impreza | 2 | 4 |
| 2024 Subaru Impreza | 2 | 32 |
| 2025 Subaru Impreza | 0 | 5 |
| 2026 Subaru Impreza | 0 | 1 |
Checking a specific 2023 Subaru Impreza
How do I know if my 2023 Subaru Impreza has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 2 campaigns currently list the 2023 Subaru Impreza; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Subaru dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 23V292000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Subaru models
- Outback9,756 complaints
- Forester6,498 complaints
- Legacy3,185 complaints
- Crosstrek1,186 complaints
- Ascent1,033 complaints
- WRX975 complaints
- Svx291 complaints
- Xv Crosstrek264 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.