The 2022 Subaru Impreza is associated with 12 official NHTSA owner defect complaints and 1 safety recall campaign in the federal safety database. The most frequently reported component area is Powertrain, accounting for 2 reports (17% of total complaints). EPA testing covers 7 certified vehicle configurations spanning 2l 4-cyl powertrain configurations. Gasoline and hybrid variants deliver 25 to 32 MPG combined.

Key Data Findings
  • • NHTSA Owner Complaints: 12 reports
  • • Safety Recall Campaigns: 1 campaign
  • • Top Reported Defect Area: Powertrain (2 / 17%)
  • • Safety Incident Signals: 0 crash / 2 fire / 0 injury reports
  • • NHTSA Overall Safety Rating: 5 / 5 Stars
  • • EPA Efficiency: 25–32 MPG (7 variants)
Data Note: Compiled directly from official NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI), NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, and EPA FuelEconomy.gov databases.
Fuel Economy
25–32MPG
7 EPA certified variants (2l 4-cyl powertrain configurations)
Reported Complaints
12
12 submitted owner reports
Safety Recalls
1
1 official NHTSA recall
NCAP Safety Rating
5 / 5 Stars Overall

What is the fuel economy and range of the 2022 Subaru Impreza?

Official EPA laboratory test ratings, electric driving range, and annual energy cost estimates by certified vehicle variant

Variant Engine Drivetrain Transmission City Highway Combined EV Range Est. Annual Fuel Cost
Impreza 4-Door 2L 4-Cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (AV-S7) 28 MPG 36 MPG 32 MPG — $1,900 / yr
Impreza 5-Door 2L 4-Cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (AV-S7) 28 MPG 36 MPG 31 MPG — $2,000 / yr
Impreza Sport 4-Door 2L 4-Cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (AV-S7) 27 MPG 36 MPG 30 MPG — $2,050 / yr
Impreza Sport 5-Door 2L 4-Cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (AV-S7) 27 MPG 35 MPG 30 MPG — $2,050 / yr
Impreza 4-Door 2L 4-Cyl All-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd 23 MPG 31 MPG 26 MPG — $2,350 / yr
Impreza 5-Door 2L 4-Cyl All-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd 24 MPG 31 MPG 26 MPG — $2,350 / yr
Impreza Sport 5-Door 2L 4-Cyl All-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd 22 MPG 30 MPG 25 MPG — $2,450 / 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.

What are the crash test safety ratings for the 2022 Subaru Impreza?

Official 5-Star Safety Ratings evaluated by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

Tested Drivetrain / Cab Variant Overall Rating Frontal Crash Side Crash Rollover Rating Rollover Risk
SW AWD 9.5%
4 DR AWD 9.5%
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 2022 Subaru Impreza models.
View complete 2022 Subaru Impreza crash test & safety breakdown →

What defect complaints are reported for the 2022 Subaru Impreza?

Summary of 12 verified consumer defect submissions filed with the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)

Total Complaints
12
Crash Reports
0
Fire Reports
2
Complaints w/ Injury
0
Total Injuries
0

Top Reported Problem Categories

Ranked by total consumer complaint submissions recorded by NHTSA

Powertrain 2 complaints
Visibility & Wipers 2 complaints
Electrical System 1 complaint
Engine 1 complaint
Service Brakes 1 complaint

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.

View all 2022 Subaru Impreza problems & component breakdown (10 categories) →

Are there open safety recalls on the 2022 Subaru Impreza?

Manufacturer safety recall campaigns monitored and recorded by NHTSA

NHTSA Campaign #22V712000 Active Recall
Affected Component: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

Defect Summary: Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2022 Impreza and Outback vehicles. The incorrect paint clearcoat may have been applied, which can cause the windshield to be insufficiently bonded to the vehicle. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 212, "Windshield Mounting."

Free Manufacturer Remedy: Subaru will offer owners a vehicle exchange or repurchase, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 21, 2022. Owners may contact Subaru's customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRH-22.
View all 2022 Subaru Impreza recalls & campaign history (1 campaigns) →
Official US Government Data Provenance

The specifications, safety ratings, defect reports, and recall campaigns published on this page are retrieved directly from official United States Government agency databases:

  • NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI): Consumer complaints and defect reports.
  • NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP): Frontal, side, and rollover 5-Star crash safety test ratings.
  • U.S. EPA / FuelEconomy.gov: Standardized multi-cycle dynamometer fuel economy, MPGe, and electric driving range ratings.

Local Production Store Compiled: August 2026 • Deterministic Audited Dataset • Zero Dynamic External API Runtime Latency.