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 the vehicle while driving, creating a sudden loss of drive power and a significant crash risk.
The driveshaft center support brace bolts can loosen over time, allowing the front end of the driveshaft to disconnect entirely. When that happens, the driver can lose control of the vehicle with little warning. The other two recalls both trace back to the same brake light switch issue and describe the same underlying problem. The brake light switch can be set incorrectly, causing the brake lights to stay on even when the driver is not pressing the pedal, which can confuse drivers behind the vehicle into thinking it is slowing down when it is not. The same misadjusted switch also bypasses the interlock that normally requires a foot on the brake before the ignition will start or the transmission can be shifted out of Park, meaning the vehicle can be started and begin rolling without any intentional input from the driver.
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.
