The 2019 Subaru Impreza has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 1,484,982 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 220 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the exterior lighting. Last updated July 5, 2026.
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,…
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.
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.
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…
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.
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. …
Complaints by component
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
63
1crashes
VISIBILITY/WIPER
55
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
25
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
18
ENGINE
7
1fires
SERVICE BRAKES
7
1crashes
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
6
STEERING
5
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
5
AIR BAGS
4
3crashes5injuries
Total complaints220
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“When attempting to start the vehicle, randomly, the key loses programming. This is the 2nd time where the keys lose programming and vehicle has to be towed at owners' expense and wait as long as 5 days for dealership to reprogram.”
“2019 subaru impreza has experienced intermittent and now persistent failures involving the factory eyesight driver assistance system. Prior to complete failure, the eyesight system would randomly disable and re-enable while driving. Adaptive cruise control and related safety features became…”
“2019 subaru impreza has experienced intermittent and now persistent failures involving the factory eyesight driver assistance system. Prior to complete failure, the eyesight system would randomly disable and re-enable while driving. Adaptive cruise control and related safety features became…”
“2019 subaru impreza has experienced intermittent and now persistent failures involving the factory eyesight driver assistance system. Prior to complete failure, the eyesight system would randomly disable and re-enable while driving. Adaptive cruise control and related safety features became…”
“On february 18, 2026, my 2019 subaru impreza displayed an “emergency serviceâ€� alert and sent a mysubaru app message stating that automatic crash notification, sos call, stolen vehicle locator, and roadside assistance may not be available. A red sos light also illuminated, and starlink sent…”
“Windshield lower plastic mount or cowl is getting detached creating a large visible gap between the cowl and windshield about 0.5+ inch. The gap runs across the middle of the windshield to its left and right side occupying about 50% in total. Gap is an issue when it rains, when it is snowing or…”
“The contact owns a 2019 subaru impreza. The contact stated that upon approaching the vehicle, excessive corrosion on the driver’s side rocker panel was observed. The contact inspected the passenger’s side rocker panel and found excessive corrosion. The vehicle was taken to an independent…”
“The contact owns a 2019 subaru impreza. The contact stated while driving 5 mph, while depressing the accelerator pedal the vehicle loss power. An independent mechanic was contacted. No warning light warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken an independent mechanic where the diagnosed the…”
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FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2019 Subaru Impreza as of
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