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2023 Subaru Impreza Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 2 NHTSA recalls and 4 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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This is one of the better years for the Subaru Impreza

The 2023 model year shows below-average complaints compared to other years of this model — a good sign for reliability.

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97/100

Low Reported Activity — 2023 Subaru Impreza

The 2023 Subaru Impreza shows low recall and complaint activity in NHTSA data. Review the details below and check any specific vehicle's VIN for open recalls.

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2
NHTSA Recalls
2 recalls on record
4
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
0
Crash Reports
In NHTSA complaints
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NHTSA Recalls — 2023 Subaru Impreza (2)

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

🔧 Exterior Lighting: Brake Lights: Switch
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…
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,…
NHTSA #23V292000
🔧 Power Train: Driveline: Driveshaft
Separation of the front end of the driveshaft increases the risk of a crash.
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…
NHTSA #23V647000
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Most Common Problems — 2023 Subaru Impreza

Based on 4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Tires
2
Unknown Or Other
1
Electrical System
1
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Subaru Impreza — Complaints by Year

A spike means more owner complaints were filed for that model year. The 2023 model year is highlighted.

2017 125 complaints 2018 151 complaints 2019 194 complaints 2020 85 complaints 2021 14 complaints 2022 14 complaints 2023 4 complaints 2024 32 complaints 2025 5 complaints 2026 1 complaint

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⚠ Higher-complaint years: 2017, 2018, 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 — 2023 Subaru Impreza

Is the 2023 Subaru Impreza reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2023 Subaru Impreza has 2 recall campaigns and 4 owner complaints. This model year shows relatively low recall and complaint activity in NHTSA data.
How many recalls does the 2023 Subaru Impreza have?
The 2023 Subaru Impreza has 2 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 2023 Subaru Impreza?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2023 Subaru Impreza are: Tires, Unknown Or Other, Electrical System. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2023 Subaru Impreza safe to buy?
The 2023 Subaru Impreza has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 2 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: 2017, 2018, 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.