This page covers 4 recalls and NHTSA crash-test ratings for the 2023 Subaru Impreza.
5/5 Overall
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating
The 2023 Subaru Impreza has 4 recalls, the most serious being a driveshaft that can separate from its center support and leave the driver without drive power, raising the risk of a crash.
The other two recalls both relate to the brake light switch, which can be out of adjustment in a way that causes the brake lights to stay on even when the pedal is not being pressed, potentially confusing drivers behind you. The same misadjustment can also allow the engine to start and the transmission to shift out of Park without the brake pedal being pressed, which means the vehicle can roll away on its own.
At a glance
What can fail
The bolts holding the driveshaft center support brace in place may loosen, which could cause the front end of the driveshaft to separate.
What the fix does
A dealer will clean the bolt mounting surfaces and install new bolts to secure the driveshaft center support brace.
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Driver Assistance
Ratings from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP). Based on 2 tested variants; worst-case ratings shown.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The center support bolts holding the driveshaft may loosen, causing the front end of the driveshaft to disconnect.
What the fix does
Dealers will clean the bolt mounting surfaces and install new bolts at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The brake light switch may be positioned incorrectly, causing brake lights to turn on without pressing the brake pedal. The vehicle may also start and shift out of Park without the brake pedal being pressed.
What the fix does
Dealers will check the spacing between the brake light switch and its stopper, then adjust the switch if needed at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The brake lamp switch may be improperly adjusted, causing brake lights to turn on without pressing the brake pedal. The vehicle may also start and shift out of Park without the brake pedal being pressed, risking unexpected movement.
What the fix does
Subaru will mail you. Take your vehicle to a dealership to inspect the brake lamp switch and adjust it if needed.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
