Recalls (5)
NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for the 2019 Subaru Impreza. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗
Only NHTSA and your automaker know whether your specific car was repaired. PlainVIN shows every recall campaign listed for a model year, with the official text and how many cars have been fixed so far.
Check on NHTSA ↗Damaged Lamp Reflectors/FMVSS 108
- Summary
- 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
- 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 recall is WRG-22.
Fuel Pump May Fail
- Summary
- 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
- 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 for this recall is WRG-21.
ECM Software May Cause Stall
- Summary
- 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
- 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 beginning June 1, 2021. Owners can contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRE-21. Note: This recall includes all vehicles previously repaired under Recall 19V743.
Fuel Pump May Become Inoperative/Engine Stall
- Summary
- 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
- 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. Subaru's number for this recall is WRD-20.
ECM Software May Cause Stall
- Summary
- 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
- 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 coil damage and a certain stored diagnostic trouble code (DTC), Subaru will replace the front exhaust pipe, free of charge. The recall began December 4, 2019. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WUQ-02.
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Owner complaints (194)
194 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The exterior lighting is mentioned most often.
As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.
Most-reported components
| Component | Complaints | % of 194 |
|---|---|---|
| Exterior lighting | 63 | 32.5% |
| Visibility/wiper | 55 | 28.4% |
| Unknown or other | 26 | 13.4% |
| Electrical system | 19 | 9.8% |
| Engine | 8 | 4.1% |
| Service brakes | 8 | 4.1% |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 6 | 3.1% |
| Steering | 5 | 2.6% |
| Visibility | 5 | 2.6% |
| Air bags | 4 | 2.1% |
How 2019 compares with other Impreza years
Best and worst Impreza years →| Model year | Complaints | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 77 | 2 |
| 2016 | 75 | 1 |
| 2017 | 125 | 7 |
| 2018 | 151 | 5 |
| 2019 | 194 | 5 |
| 2020 | 85 | 1 |
| 2021 | 14 | 2 |
| 2022 | 13 | 1 |
| 2023 | 4 | 2 |
| 2024 | 32 | 2 |
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Crash tests: 5 stars overall
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), 2019 Subaru Impreza 4 dr awd, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Fuel economy: up to 32 mpg combined
- EPA annual fuel cost
- $2,100
- CO₂ tailpipe
- 282 g/mi
- EPA class
- Midsize Cars
What it costs you to run
Miles ÷ 32 mpg × $4.354 (EIA US average regular, week of Oct 5, 2026, all taxes included). Source: EPA · EIA.
EPA label estimates from lab tests; your mileage will vary.
Specs by configuration
| Engine · transmission | Drive | City / Hwy / Comb | EPA $/yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 L 4-cyl · AV-S7 CVT | All-Wheel Drive | 28 / 38 / 32 | $2,100 | 282 |
| 2 L 4-cyl · AV-S7 CVT | All-Wheel Drive | 28 / 36 / 31 | $2,150 | 284 |
| 2 L 4-cyl · AV-S7 CVT | All-Wheel Drive | 27 / 36 / 30 | $2,250 | 291 |
| 2 L 4-cyl · AV-S7 CVT | All-Wheel Drive | 27 / 35 / 30 | $2,250 | 292 |
| 2 L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual | All-Wheel Drive | 24 / 32 / 27 | $2,500 | 331 |
| 2 L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual | All-Wheel Drive | 23 / 31 / 26 | $2,600 | 337 |
| 2 L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual | All-Wheel Drive | 24 / 31 / 26 | $2,600 | 335 |
| 2 L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual | All-Wheel Drive | 22 / 30 / 25 | $2,700 | 351 |
Source: EPA fuel economy data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026. Configurations are listed when EPA and NHTSA records match.
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2019 Subaru Impreza FAQ
How many recalls does the 2019 Subaru Impreza have?
NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns: 22V624000 (lighting), 21V587000 (fuel pump), 21V264000 (engine), 20V218000 (fuel pump), 19V743000 (electrical). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.
What are the most common 2019 Subaru Impreza problems?
Owners filed 194 complaints with NHTSA. Exterior lighting (63), Visibility/wiper (55), Unknown or other (26) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.
What mpg does the 2019 Subaru Impreza get?
EPA rates the 2 L 4-cyl · AV-S7 CVT version at 28 city, 38 highway and 32 combined mpg. Other configurations are listed in the fuel economy section.
What safety rating did the 2019 Subaru Impreza get?
NHTSA rated the 2019 Subaru Impreza 4 dr awd 5 stars overall, with 5 stars frontal, 5 stars side and 5 stars rollover (9.5% rollover risk).
How does the 2019 Impreza compare with other years?
Among the 2015–2021 Subaru Impreza model years at least five years old, the 2021 drew the fewest complaints (14) and the 2019 the most (194). The 2019 drew 194. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.