Model year
2020 Subaru Impreza
NHTSA lists 1 recall and 85 complaints for the 2020 Subaru Impreza (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are VISIBILITY/WIPER (52), UNKNOWN OR OTHER (17), SERVICE BRAKES (5). NHTSA rated 2 variants 5 stars overall. EPA rates it 25–31 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $2,150–$2,700, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 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 complaints
- 2027 0 complaints
Recalls
21V587000 · Jul 29, 2021
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
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.
Complaints
85 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 2, fire flag on 2, injury field 2, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
No investigations are matched to this name.
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 DR AWD | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 · possibility 0.095 | NHTSA photo |
| SW AWD | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 · possibility 0.095 | NHTSA photo |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Impreza 4-Door · 2L · Manual 5-spd · All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 23 | 31 | 26 | — | — | $2,600 |
| Impreza 4-Door · 2L · Automatic (AV-S7) · All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 28 | 36 | 31 | — | — | $2,150 |
| Impreza Sport 4-Door · 2L · Manual 5-spd · All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 23 | 31 | 26 | — | — | $2,600 |
| Impreza Sport 4-Door · 2L · Automatic (AV-S7) · All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 27 | 36 | 30 | — | — | $2,250 |
| Impreza 5-Door · 2L · Manual 5-spd · All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 24 | 31 | 26 | — | — | $2,600 |
| Impreza 5-Door · 2L · Automatic (AV-S7) · All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 28 | 36 | 31 | — | — | $2,150 |
| Impreza Sport 5-Door · 2L · Manual 5-spd · All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 22 | 30 | 25 | — | — | $2,700 |
| Impreza Sport 5-Door · 2L · Automatic (AV-S7) · All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 27 | 35 | 30 | — | — | $2,250 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2020 Subaru Impreza at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.