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2023 Subaru Impreza reliability

Is it reliable?

NHTSA's file on the 2023 Subaru Impreza holds 4 complaints after 4 years, a rate of 1 per year. That is the fewest complaints per year among the 13 Impreza years on this site. NHTSA has 2 recalls on file, including Driveshaft and Switch.

2012 Subaru Impreza
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Complaints

4

Per year

1

Recalls

2

Years on the road

4

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Tires (2 of 4), then Electrical system (1) and Engine (1).

Next to 2022 and 2024

The 2022 Impreza has 13 complaints, 2 per year, and the 2024 has 32 complaints, 11 per year. The 2023 has fewer complaints per year than the 2022. The 2023 has fewer complaints per year than the 2024.

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 2023 Subaru Impreza. How we count. Data as of .

Recalls (2)

Recall Driveshaft 2023-09-21 · NHTSA campaign 23V647000
Summary Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2023 Outback, Legacy, Ascent, and Impreza vehicles. The center support bolts for the driveshaft may loosen, resulting in the disconnection of the front end of the driveshaft.
Remedy Dealers will clean the bolt mounting surfaces of the center support brace and install new bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 20, 2023. Owners may contact Subaru's customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRN-23.
Recall exterior lighting, brake lights, switch 2023-04-25 · NHTSA campaign 23V292000
Summary Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2023 Impreza vehicles. The brake light switch may be improperly adjusted and illuminate the brake lights without application of the brake pedal. The vehicle may also allow drivers to start and shift the transmission out of the PARK position without pressing the brake pedal. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment" and 102, "Trans Shift Lever Seq/Starter Interlock/Trans Braking Effect."
Remedy Dealers will inspect the gap between the brake light switch and stopper, adjusting the switch as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 23, 2023. Owners may contact Subaru's customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRI-23.

Complaints by component (4 total)

Tires
2
Electrical system
1
Engine
1
Fuel and propulsion system
1
Crash-flagged

0

Fire-flagged

0

Injury reports

0

Death reports

0

Complaints filed per year

220231202512026
Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
  • "The contact owns a 2023 Subaru Impreza equipped with Sailun Tires, Tire Line: Black Hawk Street UHP, Tire Size: 225/40R18, DOT Number: (N/A). The contact had purchased the tires from Amazon. The contact stated that…"
    Tires · filed 2026-02-04
  • "The original equipment (OE) tires (Size: 225/40R18) on a 2023 vehicle exhibited severe, deep concentric cracking on the outer sidewalls and near the bead/rim line of all four tires at approximately 30,000 miles. The…"
    Tires · filed 2025-12-31
  • "This Subaru model and most other models I have researched is having connections issues with the infotainment systems, connecting and keeping a connection with Android auto and apple. It's not like just a small…"
    Unknown or other · filed 2023-12-17
  • "Car does not accelerate from a full stop. Hesitates to react to gas pedal for a few seconds"
    Electrical system, Engine, Fuel and propulsion system · filed 2023-05-16

NHTSA crash ratings

Version Overall Front Side Rollover
2023 Subaru Impreza 4 DR AWD 5 stars 5 stars 5 stars 5 stars
2023 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 Automatic (AV-S7) All-wheel drive 28 36 32 MPG $2050
Impreza 4-Door 2L, 4-cyl Manual 5-speed All-wheel drive 23 31 26 MPG $2500
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 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

6th generation (GU), 2023–present
Body styles Sedan, Wagon
Oil 0W-20 synthetic (2.0L; 5W-30 if 0W-20 unavailable) , 4.8 qt capacity
Tire size 225/40R18

Known issues for this generation

NHTSA safety recall 23V551000 covers affected vehicles after the agency found that subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2024 Crosstrek and Impreza vehicles. Due to insufficient clearance, the instrument panel harness may contact the steering beam bracket, damaging the wire insulation and causing a short circuit. A short circuit may cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. Remedy: Dealers will inspect the harness and install an additional clamp on the steering beam bracket. If damage is found, dealers will add protective tape or replace the instrument panel harness, as necessary. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 3, 2023. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRL-23. 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 2023 Subaru Impreza reliable?

NHTSA's file on the 2023 Subaru Impreza holds 4 complaints after 4 years, a rate of 1 per year. That is the fewest complaints per year among the 13 Impreza years on this site. NHTSA has 2 recalls on file, including Driveshaft and Switch.

What are common problems with a 2023 Subaru Impreza?

The complaints owners file most often name Tires (2 of 4), then Electrical system (1) and Engine (1).

Is the 2023 Subaru Impreza more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2022 Impreza has 13 complaints, 2 per year, and the 2024 has 32 complaints, 11 per year. The 2023 has fewer complaints per year than the 2022. The 2023 has fewer complaints per year than the 2024.

Has the 2023 Subaru Impreza been recalled?

The 2023 Subaru Impreza has 2 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 2023 Subaru Impreza?

Owners have filed 4 complaints about the 2023 Subaru Impreza with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2023 Subaru Impreza get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2023 Subaru Impreza is 28.6 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.