Recall campaigns by affected system, 2016–2024.
Showing the 12 most recent of 17 campaigns, newest first, from NHTSA records. Check a specific VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
23V754000NHTSA report received November 2023Model years: 2024
NHTSA campaign 23V754000: Subaru Impreza power train recall
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2024 Crosstrek, Impreza, 2023-2024 Forester, and 2023 WRX vehicles. The front driveshaft assemblies' outer race may develop cracks and break.
Consequence: A broken driveshaft can cause a loss of drive power while driving or vehicle rollaway when the vehicle is in park without the parking brake engaged. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): Dealers will inspect and replace the left and right front driveshafts as necessary, free of charge.
23V647000NHTSA report received September 2023Model years: 2023
NHTSA campaign 23V647000: Subaru Impreza power train recall
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.
Consequence: Separation of the front end of the driveshaft increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): Dealers will clean the bolt mounting surfaces of the center support brace and install new bolts, free of charge.
23V551000NHTSA report received August 2023Model years: 2024
NHTSA campaign 23V551000: Subaru Impreza electrical system recall
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2024 Crosstrek and Impreza vehicles. Due to insufficient clearance, the instrument panel harness may contact the steering beam bracket, damaging the wire insulation and causing a short circuit.
Consequence: A short circuit may cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): Dealers will inspect the harness and install an additional clamp on the steering beam bracket.
23V292000NHTSA report received April 2023Model years: 2023
NHTSA campaign 23V292000: Subaru Impreza exterior lighting recall
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."
Consequence: 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 a crash.
Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): Dealers will inspect the gap between the brake light switch and stopper, adjusting the switch as necessary, free of charge.
22V712000NHTSA report received September 2022Model years: 2022
NHTSA campaign 22V712000: Subaru Impreza visibility recall
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."
Consequence: An insufficiently bonded windshield can detach during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): Subaru will offer owners a vehicle exchange or repurchase, free of charge.
22V624000NHTSA report received August 2022Model years: 2017–2019
NHTSA campaign 22V624000: Subaru Impreza exterior lighting recall
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Impreza vehicles. The left and right side reflex reflector and left side low beam reflector may inadequately reflect light. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Consequence: Reflectors that do not provide adequate illumination reduce the driver's ability to see and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): Dealers will replace the front headlamp assemblies, free of charge.
21V675000NHTSA report received August 2021NHTSA: do not drive until repairedModel years: 2021
NHTSA campaign 21V675000: Subaru Impreza suspension recall
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2021 Impreza vehicles. The left-front lower control arm weld may fail, allowing the control arm to separate from the crossmember.
Consequence: A separated control arm may cause the tire to contact the wheel well, resulting in a loss of control and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the repair is complete.
21V587000NHTSA report received July 2021Model years: 2018–2020
NHTSA campaign 21V587000: Subaru Impreza fuel system recall
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ascent, 2018 Forester, 2018-2020 Impreza, Legacy, Outback, 2018-2019 BRZ, WRX, and Toyota 86 vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
Consequence: Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): Dealers will replace the low-pressure fuel pump, free of charge.
21V264000NHTSA report received April 2021Model years: 2017–2019
NHTSA campaign 21V264000: Subaru Impreza electrical system recall
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Subaru Impreza and 2018-2019 Crosstrek vehicles. The Engine Control Module (ECM) may continue to power the ignition coil after the engine is shut off, causing a short circuit.
Consequence: A short circuit in the ignition coils may cause a stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): 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.
21V024000NHTSA report received January 2021Model years: 2021
NHTSA campaign 21V024000: Subaru Impreza power train recall
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2021 Outback and Impreza vehicles. The continuously variable transmission (CVT) select lever cable nut may not have been tightened properly, allowing the nut to loosen.
Consequence: A loose nut can lead to a lost of retention in the CVT select lever cable and the gear selector not functioning properly, increasing risk of crash.
Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will inspect, and, if necessary, tighten the nut, free of charge.
20V218000NHTSA report received April 2020Model years: 2019
NHTSA campaign 20V218000: Subaru Impreza fuel system recall
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019 Impreza, Outback, Legacy, and Ascent vehicles. The low pressure fuel pump may become inoperative.
Consequence: 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 per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace the low pressure fuel pump, free of charge.
19V743000NHTSA report received October 2019Model years: 2017–2019
NHTSA campaign 19V743000: Subaru Impreza electrical system recall
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Impreza and 2018-2019 Crosstrek vehicles. The Engine Control Module (ECM) may continue to power the ignition coil after the engine is shut off, which could result in a short circuit and blown fuse.
Consequence: If a short circuit occurs while driving, the vehicle may stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will update the ECM software and inspect and replace the ignition coil, as necessary, free of charge.
The same full inspection at every tier, at the seller’s location, with a photo-documented report:
Other small cars to weigh against the Subaru Impreza. Recall counts cover different model-year spans and are not a reliability ranking.
How many recalls does the Subaru Impreza have?
As of NHTSA records retrieved 2026-08-27, NHTSA lists 17 recall campaigns for the Subaru Impreza, model years 2016–2024. A recall applies to specific VIN ranges, variants, trims or build dates, so a particular vehicle may be affected by all, some, or none of them, and a campaign count is not a reliability ranking. Whether an open recall is a safety risk depends on the campaign, so read the NHTSA entry for the VIN. Each campaign below shows the remedy NHTSA records, which may be a dealer or service-center repair, an over-the-air software update, or, for some campaigns, a repurchase. This page details the most recent campaigns; the full record for any VIN is at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What should an inspector check on a used Subaru Impreza?
Beyond the standard pre-purchase checks, the recall history for this model concentrates in: exterior lighting, electrical system, fuel system, power train, engine and engine cooling, back over prevention. An inspector documents the visible and operational condition of those systems without disassembly; internal parts, software-only issues and whether a recall remedy was performed are VIN-lookup questions, not inspection findings.
Can a pre-purchase inspection tell me whether a Subaru Impreza recall was done?
No. Whether a recall repair was performed is recorded against the VIN, so NHTSA's lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls (or the manufacturer's own) is the authoritative check. Run it before you travel. The inspection covers what a VIN lookup cannot: the physical condition of the vehicle in front of you.
Can you inspect a Subaru Impreza at a dealer, a private seller, or out of state?
Yes. The inspector usually travels to the vehicle at the seller's location — a dealer lot or a private seller — and you do not need to be there. Vehicle Inspectors dispatches an independent inspector within 50 miles of any US ZIP code, widening to 150 miles if needed; more remote locations are quoted case by case. You get a photo-documented PDF report in 24–48 hours.
How much does a Subaru Impreza pre-purchase inspection cost?
A pre-purchase inspection of a Subaru Impreza through Vehicle Inspectors: Bronze $249 · Silver $349 · Gold $449. Your card is saved at booking, not charged. A hold is placed when an inspector schedules, and you are charged after the inspection is completed. If no inspector accepts within 72 hours, the request auto-cancels and nothing is charged.
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