2019 Subaru Impreza Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 5 NHTSA recalls and 194 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

45/100

High Reported Activity — 2019 Subaru Impreza

The 2019 Subaru Impreza shows high recall and complaint activity in NHTSA data. Review the issues below and have a thorough pre-purchase inspection done by an independent mechanic.

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NHTSA Recalls

5 recalls on record

194

Owner Complaints

Filed with NHTSA

Crash Reports

1 fire report

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NHTSA Recalls — 2019 Subaru Impreza (5)

All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Subaru dealer at no charge to the owner.

🔧 Fuel System, Gasoline: Delivery: Fuel Pump

Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the low-pressure fuel pump, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 24, 2021. Subaru and Toyota owners may call customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number…

NHTSA #21V587000

🔧 Electrical System: Software

A short circuit in the ignition coils may cause a stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will update the ECM software, replace the ignition coils and, if necessary, the front exhaust pipe, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed…

NHTSA #21V264000

🔧 Fuel System, Gasoline: Delivery: Fuel Pump

If the low pressure fuel pump fails, the engine may stall without the ability to restart the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace the low pressure fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began June 4, 2020. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614….

NHTSA #20V218000

🔧 Electrical System: Software

If a short circuit occurs while driving, the vehicle may stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will update the ECM software and inspect and replace the ignition coil, as necessary, free of charge. In addition, on vehicles with confirmed ignition…

NHTSA #19V743000

🔧 Exterior Lighting: Headlights

Reflectors that do not provide adequate illumination reduce the driver's ability to see and increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the front headlamp assemblies, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 15, 2023. Owners may contact Subaru's customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this…

NHTSA #22V624000

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Most Common Problems — 2019 Subaru Impreza

Based on 194 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Exterior Lighting

Visibility/wiper

Electrical System

Unknown Or Other

Service Brakes

Steering

Engine

Visibility

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Subaru Impreza — Complaints by Year

A spike means more owner complaints were filed for that model year. The 2019 model year is highlighted.

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⚠ Higher-complaint years: 2013, 2019 — These model years have more owner complaints in NHTSA data than the other years compared.

✅ Best model years: 2021, 2022, 2023 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2019 Subaru Impreza

Is the 2019 Subaru Impreza reliable?

Based on NHTSA data, the 2019 Subaru Impreza has 5 recall campaigns and 194 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated recall or complaint activity — review the details and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.

How many recalls does the 2019 Subaru Impreza have?

The 2019 Subaru Impreza has 5 NHTSA recalls. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.

What are the most common problems with the 2019 Subaru Impreza?

The most commonly reported problems for the 2019 Subaru Impreza are: Exterior Lighting, Visibility/wiper, Electrical System, Unknown Or Other. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.

Is the 2019 Subaru Impreza safe to buy?

The 2019 Subaru Impreza has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 5 recalls are completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.

What year Subaru Impreza should I buy?

Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Subaru Impreza are: 2021, 2022, 2023. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years with higher complaint counts: 2013, 2019.

How we score this: The score starts at 100 and subtracts points for the number of NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints filed for this model year, and for complaints that report crashes or fires. Newer model years get a small bonus because they have had less time to collect reports. These are raw counts and are not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, so popular models tend to have more recalls and complaints. Complaints are unverified owner reports. This grade is not a prediction about any individual vehicle and is not an inspection: check a specific car’s VIN for open recalls and get an independent pre-purchase inspection.

Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update. For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.