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2019 Subaru Impreza reliability

Is it reliable?

Owners have filed 194 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Subaru Impreza over 8 years — 25 per year. That is the most complaints per year among the 13 Impreza years on this site. NHTSA has 5 recalls on file, including Headlights, Fuel pump, and Electrical system, software.

2012 Subaru Impreza
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Complaints

194

Per year

25

Recalls

5

Years on the road

8

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Exterior lighting (63 of 194), then Visibility and wipers (55) and Electrical system (19). Those filings include 6 that report a crash, 1 that reports a fire, and 3 that report an injury.

Next to 2018 and 2020

The 2018 Impreza has 151 complaints, 13 per year, and the 2020 has 85 complaints, 21 per year. The 2019 has more complaints per year than the 2018. The 2019 has more complaints per year than the 2020.

The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2019 Subaru Impreza. How we count. Data as of .

Recalls (5)

Recall exterior lighting, headlights 2022-08-12 · NHTSA campaign 22V624000
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."
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.
Recall Fuel pump 2021-07-29 · NHTSA campaign 21V587000
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.
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.
Recall electrical system, software 2021-04-15 · NHTSA campaign 21V264000
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.
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.
Recall Fuel pump 2020-04-16 · NHTSA campaign 20V218000
Summary Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019 Impreza, Outback, Legacy, and Ascent vehicles. The low pressure fuel pump may become inoperative.
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.
Recall electrical system, software 2019-10-18 · NHTSA campaign 19V743000
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.
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.

Complaints by component (194 total)

Exterior lighting
63
Visibility and wipers
55
Electrical system
19
Engine
8
Service brakes
8
Fuel and propulsion system
6
Steering
5
Visibility
5
Air bags
4
Forward collision avoidance
4
Powertrain
4
Structure
3
Wheels
3
Engine and engine cooling
2
Lane departure
2
Speed control
2
Suspension
2
Back-over prevention
1
Equipment
1
Tires
1
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Crash-flagged

6

Fire-flagged

1

Injury reports

3

Death reports

0

Complaints filed per year

12201926202037202118202253202329202410202592026
Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
  • "The contact owns a 2019 Subaru Impreza. The contact stated that while driving 20 MPH, the vehicle was jerking, shaking, and failed to accelerate as needed. The check engine warning light was intermittently illuminated.…"
    Engine and engine cooling · filed 2026-09-01
  • "Front right caliper seized less than 3k miles following dealer service including brake fluid flush. Replaced calipers, pads, and rotors at my own expense. Suspect internal degradation of rubber brake lines. Service…"
    Service brakes · filed 2026-08-04
  • "The cowl is the newest cowl on my 2019 subaru impreza and it still bowed like the original. Mine wasn't on the original recall and it bowed."
    Unknown or other · filed 2026-07-25
  • "The contact owns a 2019 Subaru Impreza. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30-40 MPH, the vehicle rolled to a stop and stalled in hot and cold temperatures. There were no warning lights illuminated. The…"
    Electrical system, Engine · filed 2026-07-01
  • "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…"
    Electrical system · filed 2026-06-08

NHTSA crash ratings

Version Overall Front Side Rollover
2019 Subaru Impreza 4 DR AWD 5 stars 5 stars 5 stars 5 stars
2019 Subaru Impreza SW AWD 5 stars 5 stars 5 stars 5 stars

Stars are how this vehicle did in NHTSA crash tests. They are a safety result, separate from the complaint record. Not rated means that test was not run for this version.

Fuel economy

Trim Engine Transmission Drive City Hwy Combined Annual fuel cost
Impreza 4-Door 2L, 4-cyl Manual 5-speed All-wheel drive 24 32 27 MPG $2400
Impreza 4-Door 2L, 4-cyl Automatic (AV-S7) All-wheel drive 28 38 32 MPG $2050
Impreza 5-Door 2L, 4-cyl Manual 5-speed All-wheel drive 24 31 26 MPG $2500
Impreza 5-Door 2L, 4-cyl Automatic (AV-S7) All-wheel drive 28 36 31 MPG $2100
Impreza Sport 4-Door 2L, 4-cyl Manual 5-speed All-wheel drive 23 31 26 MPG $2500
Impreza Sport 4-Door 2L, 4-cyl Automatic (AV-S7) All-wheel drive 27 36 30 MPG $2150
Impreza Sport 5-Door 2L, 4-cyl Automatic (AV-S7) All-wheel drive 27 35 30 MPG $2150
Impreza Sport 5-Door 2L, 4-cyl Manual 5-speed All-wheel drive 22 30 25 MPG $2600

Specs and fitment

5th generation (GK/GT), 2017–2022
Body styles Sedan, Wagon
Oil 0W-20 synthetic (2.0L; 5W-30 if 0W-20 unavailable) , 4.8 qt capacity
Tire size 205/55R16, 205/50R17, 225/40R18 (trim dependent)

Known issues for this generation

NHTSA safety recall 21V587000 covers affected vehicles after the agency found that 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. 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. When NHTSA lists multiple Subaru nameplates in one campaign, the published unit count is shared across them.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2019 Subaru Impreza reliable?

Owners have filed 194 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Subaru Impreza over 8 years — 25 per year. That is the most complaints per year among the 13 Impreza years on this site. NHTSA has 5 recalls on file, including Headlights, Fuel pump, and Electrical system, software.

What are common problems with a 2019 Subaru Impreza?

The complaints owners file most often name Exterior lighting (63 of 194), then Visibility and wipers (55) and Electrical system (19). Those filings include 6 that report a crash, 1 that reports a fire, and 3 that report an injury.

Is the 2019 Subaru Impreza more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2018 Impreza has 151 complaints, 13 per year, and the 2020 has 85 complaints, 21 per year. The 2019 has more complaints per year than the 2018. The 2019 has more complaints per year than the 2020.

Has the 2019 Subaru Impreza been recalled?

The 2019 Subaru Impreza has 5 recalls on file with NHTSA. See the recalls table on this page for dates, components, and remedies.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2019 Subaru Impreza?

Owners have filed 194 complaints about the 2019 Subaru Impreza with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2019 Subaru Impreza get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2019 Subaru Impreza is 28.4 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.

What engine oil does a Subaru Impreza use?

US Impreza manuals specify 0W-20 synthetic for the FB 2.0L, with 5W-30 only when 0W-20 is unavailable.

What generation is the 2019 Subaru Impreza?

5th generation / GK-GT (2017-2022).

What body styles does the Subaru Impreza offer?

US Impreza generations on this site include sedan and wagon (hatchback) body styles.