The 2023 Subaru Impreza is associated with 4 official NHTSA owner defect complaints and 2 safety recall campaigns in the federal safety database. The most frequently reported component area is Tires, accounting for 2 reports (50% 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: 4 reports
- • Safety Recall Campaigns: 2 campaigns
- • Top Reported Defect Area: Tires (2 / 50%)
- • 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.
| 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.
| 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 2023 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.
View all 2023 Subaru Impreza problems & component breakdown (3 categories) →
Affected Component: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
Defect Summary: 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.
Free Manufacturer 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 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRN-23.
Affected Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
Defect Summary: 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."
Free Manufacturer 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 Subaru's customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRI-23.
View all 2023 Subaru Impreza recalls & campaign history (2 campaigns) →