Model year
2023 Subaru Impreza
NHTSA lists 2 recalls and 4 complaints for the 2023 Subaru Impreza (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are TIRES (2), ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (1), ENGINE (1). NHTSA rated 2 variants 5 stars overall. EPA rates it 25–32 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $2,100–$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
23V647000 · Sep 21, 2023
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
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.
23V292000 · Apr 25, 2023
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
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…
Complaints
4 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 0, fire flag on 0, injury field 0, 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
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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 | 32 | — | — | $2,100 |
| 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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