The 2015 Subaru Impreza is associated with 79 official NHTSA owner defect complaints and 2 safety recall campaigns in the federal safety database. The most frequently reported component area is Electrical System, accounting for 12 reports (15% of total complaints). EPA testing covers 6 certified vehicle configurations spanning 2l 4-cyl powertrain configurations. Gasoline and hybrid variants deliver 27 to 31 MPG combined.
Key Data Findings
- • NHTSA Owner Complaints: 79 reports
- • Safety Recall Campaigns: 2 campaigns
- • Top Reported Defect Area: Electrical System (12 / 15%)
- • Safety Incident Signals: 5 crash / 0 fire / 3 injury reports
- • NHTSA Overall Safety Rating: 5 / 5 Stars
- • EPA Efficiency: 27–31 MPG (6 variants)
Data Note: Compiled directly from official NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI), NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, and EPA FuelEconomy.gov databases.
| Variant | Engine | Drivetrain | Transmission | City | Highway | Combined | EV Range | Est. Annual Fuel Cost |
| Impreza AWD | 2L 4-Cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AV-S6) | 28 MPG | 36 MPG | 31 MPG | — | $2,000 / yr |
| Impreza Wagon AWD | 2L 4-Cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AV-S6) | 28 MPG | 36 MPG | 31 MPG | — | $2,000 / yr |
| Impreza Sport AWD | 2L 4-Cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AV-S6) | 27 MPG | 35 MPG | 30 MPG | — | $2,050 / yr |
| Impreza AWD | 2L 4-Cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Manual 5-spd | 25 MPG | 33 MPG | 28 MPG | — | $2,200 / yr |
| Impreza Wagon AWD | 2L 4-Cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Manual 5-spd | 25 MPG | 33 MPG | 28 MPG | — | $2,200 / yr |
| Impreza Sport AWD | 2L 4-Cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Manual 5-spd | 24 MPG | 33 MPG | 27 MPG | — | $2,300 / yr |
Data Boundary Note: EPA specifications are shown by certified vehicle configuration. NHTSA complaints and recall totals are recorded at the model-year level across all configurations.
| Tested Drivetrain / Cab Variant | Overall Rating | Frontal Crash | Side Crash | Rollover Rating | Rollover Risk |
| SW AWD | | | | | 9.9% |
| 4 DR AWD | | | | | 9.9% |
Active Driver Assistance Systems (NHTSA Recorded): Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is documented as Optional and Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is documented as Optional in official NHTSA records for tested 2015 Subaru Impreza models.
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Top Reported Problem Categories
Ranked by total consumer complaint submissions recorded by NHTSA
Data Attribution & Context: Complaints are self-reported by vehicle owners to NHTSA and represent unverified consumer submissions. Complaint volume does not equal a statistically controlled failure rate and is not adjusted for total vehicles sold or cumulative mileage driven.
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Affected Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
Defect Summary: Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Forester, 2008-2016 Impreza sedans, 2012-2016 Impreza station wagons, 2008-2014 WRX sedans (including STI), and 2013-2017 Crosstrek vehicles. Exposure to certain contaminants may cause the brake light switch to malfunction, preventing the brake lights from illuminating and also preventing keyless ignition vehicles from starting and CVT/automatic transmissions from being able to be shifted out of Park.
Free Manufacturer Remedy: Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake light switch, free of charge. The recall began April 15, 2019. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WUE-90.
Affected Component: FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: CRASH IMMINENT BRAKING
Defect Summary: Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2015 Legacy vehicles manufactured March 10, 2014, to April 16, 2015, Outback vehicles manufactured February 24, 2014, to April 16, 2015, Impreza vehicles manufactured September 9, 2014, to April 14, 2015, XV Crosstrek vehicles manufactured October 16, 2014, to April 15, 2015, and 2016 WRX vehicles manufactured March 23, 2015, and equipped with the Eyesight Driver Assist System. If the switch that activates the brake lights fails, the automatic pre-collision braking component of the driver assist system will not function.
Free Manufacturer Remedy: Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the driver assist system, free of charge. The recall began on July 20, 2015. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2783. Subaru's number for this recall is WQS-54.
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