Every 2019 Subaru Impreza recall
Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.
Exterior Lighting · NHTSA 22V624000
Dec 8, 2022Exterior Lighting:Headlights
- Problem
- 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."
- Risk
- Reflectors that do not provide adequate illumination reduce the driver's ability to see and increase the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 22V624000 →Fuel System, Gasoline · NHTSA 21V587000
Jul 29, 2021Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 21V587000 →Electrical System · NHTSA 21V264000
Apr 15, 2021Electrical System:Software
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- A short circuit in the ignition coils may cause a stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 21V264000 →Fuel System, Gasoline · NHTSA 20V218000
Apr 16, 2020Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump
- Problem
- Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019 Impreza, Outback, Legacy, and Ascent vehicles. The low pressure fuel pump may become inoperative.
- Risk
- If the low pressure fuel pump fails, the engine may stall without the ability to restart the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 20V218000 →Electrical System · NHTSA 19V743000
Oct 18, 2019Electrical System:Software
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- If a short circuit occurs while driving, the vehicle may stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 19V743000 →
2019 Subaru Impreza complaints and service bulletins
Owners filed 194 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Subaru Impreza, reporting 6 crashes, 1 fires, 5 injuries. Subaru has issued at least 530 technical service bulletins (repair instructions to dealers) for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is the manufacturer’s admission of a safety defect.
Most-reported components
- Exterior Lighting63
- Visibility/Wiper55
- Unknown Or Other26
- Electrical System19
- Engine8
- Service Brakes8
Service bulletins by component
- Electrical System (288)
- Equipment (206)
- Engine and Engine Cooling (48)
- Engine (47)
- Power Train (46)
- Equipment Adaptive/Mobility (33)
Read Subaru Impreza owner complaints and bulletins, every year
What people reported
Owners have filed 194 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Subaru Impreza. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.
Crash
“In the middle of the night I attempted to make a left turn into a parking lot (with headlights on). I was unable to see the ground in the front/left portion of my car.”
2019 SUBARU IMPREZAOct 14, 2023
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11549944
Crash
“While slowly pulling into a parking slot in a Wal-Mart parking lot, the car experienced an abrupt acceleration causing it to lurch forward at full throttle and it struck a parked vehicle in the next space. The accelerator pedal was not depressed.”
2019 SUBARU IMPREZAFeb 8, 2023
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11506328
Injury reportedCrash
“On May 8th of this year, my fiancé were involved in a rear end collision. That morning, the Hyundai Tucson in front of us stopped short and we ran into the back of it doing around 35 an hour, and ended up with our vehicle (Subaru Impreza) being totaled.”
2019 SUBARU IMPREZAAug 7, 2021
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11428183
Crash
“I was driving in stop and go traffic on the highway for several minutes. Everything worked fine until one moment when I went to press the brake pedal down and the pedal would not move. I used all my strength to push it down for several seconds. It was locked in position. I could not move it all.”
2019 SUBARU IMPREZAJul 15, 2021
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11425008
Injury reportedCrash
“MY VEHICLE IS IDENTIFIED IN THE ACCIDENT REPORT AS UNIT 2. UNIT 1 ATTEMPTED TO MAKE AN IMPROPER/CARELESS LEFT TURN ONTO MAUCH CHUNK RD. UNIT 2 WAS IN MOTION TRAVELING STRAIGHT ACROSS THE INTERSECTION WHEN UNIT 1 TRIED TO MAKE AN ILLEGAL LEFT TURN AND STRUCK UNIT 2.”
2019 SUBARU IMPREZAAug 27, 2020
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11351622
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