2023 Subaru Impreza

Recalls, crash ratings and owner complaints from NHTSA, and what they mean when you buy or insure one.

Recalls

2

Do not drive / park outside

0

Overall crash rating

Owner complaints

4

Things to consider when insuring one

  • 5-star overall crash rating

    NHTSA’s top crash rating. Crash protection affects injury claims, which make up a large share of what auto insurance pays out.

2 recalls

  • NHTSA 23V647000 · Sep 21, 2023

    power train: driveline: driveshaft

    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.

    The risk
    Separation of the front end of the driveshaft increases the risk of a crash.
    The fix
    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 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRN-23.
  • NHTSA 23V292000 · Apr 25, 2023

    exterior lighting: brake lights: switch

    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, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment" and 102, "Trans Shift Lever Seq/Starter Interlock/Trans Braking Effect."

    The risk
    An unintentional brake light illumination can fail to alert other motorists of actual brake application. A vehicle that shifts out of the park position unexpectedly can allow the vehicle to rollaway. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.
    The fix
    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 Subaru's customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRI-23.

Crash test ratings

  • 2023 Subaru Impreza SW AWD

    Overall
    Frontal
    Side
    Rollover

    Rollover risk in a single-vehicle crash: 10%

  • 2023 Subaru Impreza 4 DR AWD

    Overall
    Frontal
    Side
    Rollover

    Rollover risk in a single-vehicle crash: 10%

What owners report

4 complaints to NHTSA.

  • Tires2
  • Electrical system1
  • Engine1
  • Fuel/propulsion system1
  • Unknown or other1

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Recalls, crash ratings and owner complaints are from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), last checked Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are owners’ reports and aren’t verified by NHTSA. This page is general information, not advice about a specific vehicle or policy.