This page covers 6 recalls, 188 owner complaints and NHTSA crash-test ratings for the 2019 Subaru Impreza.
5/5 Overall
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating
Complaints about the 2019 Impreza are dominated by two closely related issues: exterior lighting failures and visibility problems. Owners frequently report headlights that fail prematurely, dim unexpectedly, or stop working entirely. The visibility complaints center heavily on a cowl or windshield lower trim panel that separates from its mount, leaving a noticeable gap along the base of the windshield, owners describe this as a water and debris intrusion point during rain or snow. A smaller but consistent set of electrical complaints includes the EyeSight driver assistance system disabling and re-enabling intermittently while driving, sometimes progressing to a complete loss of the adaptive cruise and collision-warning functions. A handful of owners also report rocker panel corrosion significant enough to require structural repair, though this appears in far fewer reports than the lighting and cowl separation issues.
188
Total Complaints
6
Crash-Related
1
Fire-Related
3
With Injuries
By System
The 2019 Subaru Impreza has 6 recalls, the most serious involving a fuel pump that can fail while driving and cause the engine to stall, and a tire defect where certain 16-inch Continental tires can develop cracked sidewalls or tread separation, leading to sudden loss of air pressure.
Two separate fuel pump issues affect this vehicle: one where the pump fails and the engine stalls, and another where the pump stops working entirely and the engine cannot be restarted. Both raise the risk of a crash. On the electrical side, the engine control module can continue sending power to the ignition coils after the engine is switched off, which can cause a short circuit and blown fuse that stalls the vehicle while driving. The tire concern only affects vehicles built with specific Continental tires identified by particular date codes and mold numbers. There is also a lighting compliance issue where the front reflectors on both sides may not reflect enough light to meet federal standards, reducing visibility to other drivers at night.
At a glance
What can fail
The left and right side reflectors and left low beam reflector may not reflect light adequately, making the vehicle harder to see at night.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the front headlamp assemblies at no cost to restore proper light reflection.
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Driver Assistance
Ratings from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP). Based on 2 tested variants; worst-case ratings shown.
Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail, which could prevent fuel from reaching the engine.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the low-pressure fuel pump at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The Engine Control Module may continue supplying power to the ignition coil after the engine shuts off, creating a short circuit.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the ECM software and replace the ignition coils and front exhaust pipe if needed, at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Certain 16-inch Continental tires may have been cured too long during manufacturing, causing the sidewall to crack or the tread and belts to separate, which can lead to sudden air loss.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect all four tires. If any tire is affected, all four tires will be replaced.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The low pressure fuel pump can stop working, which prevents fuel from reaching the engine.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the low pressure fuel pump at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The engine control module may continue sending power to the ignition coil after the engine shuts off, potentially causing an electrical short circuit and blown fuse.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the engine control module software and inspect or replace the ignition coil as needed. Vehicles with confirmed coil damage will also get a new front exhaust pipe.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
