https://plaincars.com/make/subaru-impreza New NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for the Subaru Impreza. en-us Sat, 12 Sep 2026 05:03:27 GMT https://plaincars.com/make/subaru-impreza https://plaincars.com/make/subaru-impreza#complaint-2178550 Thu, 19 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2018 Subaru Impreza. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the engine overheated and the high-temperature warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed, and determined that an engine reseal had failed and needed to be redone. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was https://plaincars.com/make/subaru-impreza https://plaincars.com/make/subaru-impreza#complaint-2177169 Mon, 16 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT I noticed that visibility at night was poor. I was pulled over by the police and give a warning that my headlight was out and told to get it fixed. I thought it may be as simple as a bulb but was told the entire left headlamp assembly had to be replaced at a cost of more than $2,000. Just days later my Dealership send me a service notice which also stated that the left headlamp should be inspected https://plaincars.com/make/subaru-impreza https://plaincars.com/make/subaru-impreza#complaint-2177170 Mon, 16 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT I noticed that visibility at night was poor. I was pulled over by the police and give a warning that my headlight was out and told to get it fixed. I thought it may be as simple as a bulb but was told the entire left headlamp assembly had to be replaced at a cost of more than $2,000. Just days later my Dealership send me a service notice which also stated that the left headlamp should be inspected https://plaincars.com/make/subaru-impreza https://plaincars.com/make/subaru-impreza#complaint-2177171 Mon, 16 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT I noticed that visibility at night was poor. I was pulled over by the police and give a warning that my headlight was out and told to get it fixed. I thought it may be as simple as a bulb but was told the entire left headlamp assembly had to be replaced at a cost of more than $2,000. Just days later my Dealership send me a service notice which also stated that the left headlamp should be inspected https://plaincars.com/make/subaru-impreza https://plaincars.com/make/subaru-impreza#complaint-2173165 Wed, 04 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT 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 while the vehicle was parked, the contact became aware of a bubble on the outside of the rear passenger's side tire in December 2025. The vehicle was taken to Mavis Tire, and the tire w https://plaincars.com/make/subaru-impreza https://plaincars.com/make/subaru-impreza#complaint-2172546 Mon, 02 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT I HAVE NOW HAD 4 WINDSHIELDS CRACK AND BREAK AND NEED TO BE REPLACED. IT SEEMS LIKE EVERY TIME ONE LITTLE ROCK HITS THE WINDSHIELD BOOM ANOTHER FULL REPLACEMENT IS NEEDED. EVERY TIME I GO FOR A ROAD TRIP THIS KEEPS HAPPENING THE MUST BE A DEFECT WITH THE DESIGN OR TYPE OF GLASS USED FOR THE SUBARU IMPREZA 2020 MODELS. https://plaincars.com/make/subaru-impreza https://plaincars.com/make/subaru-impreza#complaint-2172547 Mon, 02 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT I HAVE NOW HAD 4 WINDSHIELDS CRACK AND BREAK AND NEED TO BE REPLACED. IT SEEMS LIKE EVERY TIME ONE LITTLE ROCK HITS THE WINDSHIELD BOOM ANOTHER FULL REPLACEMENT IS NEEDED. EVERY TIME I GO FOR A ROAD TRIP THIS KEEPS HAPPENING THE MUST BE A DEFECT WITH THE DESIGN OR TYPE OF GLASS USED FOR THE SUBARU IMPREZA 2020 MODELS. https://plaincars.com/make/subaru-impreza https://plaincars.com/make/subaru-impreza#complaint-2172035 Sun, 01 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT I got into an accident going 60 miles an hour I crash into a guardrail totaled the car but no airbags deployed I broke my wrist and dislocated my thumb https://plaincars.com/make/subaru-impreza https://plaincars.com/make/subaru-impreza#complaint-2171585 Fri, 30 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT Smoke starting coming from around the ignition. https://plaincars.com/make/subaru-impreza https://plaincars.com/make/subaru-impreza#complaint-2170751 Wed, 28 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT Part 1 Today is January, 28, 2026 How it all started. My appointment was Tuesday, June 10th, 2025 at 10:15 am. During my last oil change, I was informed by Chris that an alignment would be needed to correct the rear passenger wheel showing -2.4 camber. I asked Chris could I go ahead and schedule the service repair now. Chris replied, you will have to schedule the appointment after you leave. https://plaincars.com/make/subaru-impreza https://plaincars.com/make/subaru-impreza#complaint-2170752 Wed, 28 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT Part 1 Today is January, 28, 2026 How it all started. My appointment was Tuesday, June 10th, 2025 at 10:15 am. During my last oil change, I was informed by Chris that an alignment would be needed to correct the rear passenger wheel showing -2.4 camber. I asked Chris could I go ahead and schedule the service repair now. Chris replied, you will have to schedule the appointment after you leave. https://plaincars.com/make/subaru-impreza https://plaincars.com/make/subaru-impreza#complaint-2170753 Wed, 28 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT Part 1 Today is January, 28, 2026 How it all started. My appointment was Tuesday, June 10th, 2025 at 10:15 am. During my last oil change, I was informed by Chris that an alignment would be needed to correct the rear passenger wheel showing -2.4 camber. I asked Chris could I go ahead and schedule the service repair now. Chris replied, you will have to schedule the appointment after you leave. https://plaincars.com/make/subaru-impreza https://plaincars.com/make/subaru-impreza#complaint-2170756 Wed, 28 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT SUBARU STRUT ISSUE PART 2 Today is January, 28, 2026 To Whom this may concern, and all parties involved at Peltier Subaru, location 3200 S Southwest Loop 323, Tyler, TX 75701 I regret to inform you that you failed to address my many concerns regarding my vehicle. This caused me to be out of pocket on multiple occasions, with regards to my safety, and my family’s safety when in the vehicle with https://plaincars.com/make/subaru-impreza https://plaincars.com/make/subaru-impreza#complaint-2170757 Wed, 28 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT SUBARU STRUT ISSUE PART 2 Today is January, 28, 2026 To Whom this may concern, and all parties involved at Peltier Subaru, location 3200 S Southwest Loop 323, Tyler, TX 75701 I regret to inform you that you failed to address my many concerns regarding my vehicle. This caused me to be out of pocket on multiple occasions, with regards to my safety, and my family’s safety when in the vehicle with https://plaincars.com/make/subaru-impreza https://plaincars.com/make/subaru-impreza#complaint-2170758 Wed, 28 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT SUBARU STRUT ISSUE PART 2 Today is January, 28, 2026 To Whom this may concern, and all parties involved at Peltier Subaru, location 3200 S Southwest Loop 323, Tyler, TX 75701 I regret to inform you that you failed to address my many concerns regarding my vehicle. This caused me to be out of pocket on multiple occasions, with regards to my safety, and my family’s safety when in the vehicle with https://plaincars.com/make/subaru-impreza https://plaincars.com/make/subaru-impreza#complaint-2170764 Wed, 28 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT Part 3 SUBARU STRUT ISSUE I called the service department at Peltier Subaru and told them what happened and that I should be reimbursed for the tire. I was told that I needed to bring the tire in so that it could be inspected, along with the car to make there wasn’t something else going on. I talked with the service manager and he talked with his manager, who okayed a reimbursement verbally to m https://plaincars.com/make/subaru-impreza https://plaincars.com/make/subaru-impreza#complaint-2170765 Wed, 28 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT Part 3 SUBARU STRUT ISSUE I called the service department at Peltier Subaru and told them what happened and that I should be reimbursed for the tire. I was told that I needed to bring the tire in so that it could be inspected, along with the car to make there wasn’t something else going on. I talked with the service manager and he talked with his manager, who okayed a reimbursement verbally to m https://plaincars.com/make/subaru-impreza https://plaincars.com/make/subaru-impreza#complaint-2170766 Wed, 28 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT Part 3 SUBARU STRUT ISSUE I called the service department at Peltier Subaru and told them what happened and that I should be reimbursed for the tire. I was told that I needed to bring the tire in so that it could be inspected, along with the car to make there wasn’t something else going on. I talked with the service manager and he talked with his manager, who okayed a reimbursement verbally to m https://plaincars.com/make/subaru-impreza https://plaincars.com/make/subaru-impreza#complaint-2170768 Wed, 28 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT PART 4 SUBARU STRUT ISSUE How come no one can tell me what’s actually wrong. Was this a faulty part or was it not installed correctly, who knows, no one can tell me. The strut was loose and I could hear it rattling or jolting on many occasions before I knew that’s what it was. Was it not torqued to specs, installed in hurry, or defective part. They had my car for atleast a week the first time, https://plaincars.com/make/subaru-impreza https://plaincars.com/make/subaru-impreza#complaint-2170769 Wed, 28 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT PART 4 SUBARU STRUT ISSUE How come no one can tell me what’s actually wrong. Was this a faulty part or was it not installed correctly, who knows, no one can tell me. The strut was loose and I could hear it rattling or jolting on many occasions before I knew that’s what it was. Was it not torqued to specs, installed in hurry, or defective part. They had my car for atleast a week the first time, https://plaincars.com/make/subaru-impreza https://plaincars.com/make/subaru-impreza#complaint-2170770 Wed, 28 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT PART 4 SUBARU STRUT ISSUE How come no one can tell me what’s actually wrong. Was this a faulty part or was it not installed correctly, who knows, no one can tell me. The strut was loose and I could hear it rattling or jolting on many occasions before I knew that’s what it was. Was it not torqued to specs, installed in hurry, or defective part. They had my car for atleast a week the first time, https://plaincars.com/make/subaru-impreza https://plaincars.com/make/subaru-impreza#complaint-2167513 Sun, 18 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT The problem started on towards the end of Dec 2025. The primary latch that holds the hood down failed, and the safety latch kept the hood from flying off. I pulled the car over and shut it, and it seemed okay. Because the hood hadn't been lifted for a few days ( since its last service ), I was at a loss as to what could be causing it. Since then, it's happened several times. I've also examine https://plaincars.com/make/subaru-impreza https://plaincars.com/make/subaru-impreza#complaint-2161950 Wed, 31 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT 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 safety of the driver and passengers was put at extreme risk as the structural integrity of the tires was compromised, posing an imminent threat of catastrophic high-speed blowouts on t https://plaincars.com/make/subaru-impreza https://plaincars.com/make/subaru-impreza#complaint-2157790 Tue, 16 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT On 12/12/2025, Subaru Orange Coast (Santa Ana, CA) service advisor stated via text: "Breaks feel fine, no issues there," "Tires no issues there," "Struts no leaks or issues," and "Car is ready for pick up." On 12/16/2025, Service Director confirmed: brake rotor defects, weak struts causing tire wear, and replaced both rear struts, tires, and "the other 2" components under warranty/customer satisfa https://plaincars.com/make/subaru-impreza https://plaincars.com/make/subaru-impreza#complaint-2157791 Tue, 16 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT On 12/12/2025, Subaru Orange Coast (Santa Ana, CA) service advisor stated via text: "Breaks feel fine, no issues there," "Tires no issues there," "Struts no leaks or issues," and "Car is ready for pick up." On 12/16/2025, Service Director confirmed: brake rotor defects, weak struts causing tire wear, and replaced both rear struts, tires, and "the other 2" components under warranty/customer satisfa https://plaincars.com/make/subaru-impreza https://plaincars.com/make/subaru-impreza#complaint-2157792 Tue, 16 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT On 12/12/2025, Subaru Orange Coast (Santa Ana, CA) service advisor stated via text: "Breaks feel fine, no issues there," "Tires no issues there," "Struts no leaks or issues," and "Car is ready for pick up." On 12/16/2025, Service Director confirmed: brake rotor defects, weak struts causing tire wear, and replaced both rear struts, tires, and "the other 2" components under warranty/customer satisfa https://plaincars.com/make/subaru-impreza https://plaincars.com/make/subaru-impreza#complaint-2156790 Fri, 12 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2025 Subaru Impreza. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the Transmission Failure Communication warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed; however, the diagnosis was not available. Fault code: P1894 was retrieved. In addition, the contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the same local dealer and another l https://plaincars.com/make/subaru-impreza https://plaincars.com/make/subaru-impreza#complaint-2155107 Mon, 08 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT Hello, I just purchase this vehicle from a dealership, 615 auto sales. After purchasing the vehicle I decided to go and get the recall done that was never done to the vehicle at the repair shop they did the recall but then ask me where did I purchase this vehicle from then I told them. The repair shop told me the grim news that the car was very rusted and should have not been sold like it was. The https://plaincars.com/make/subaru-impreza https://plaincars.com/make/subaru-impreza#complaint-2155108 Mon, 08 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT Hello, I just purchase this vehicle from a dealership, 615 auto sales. After purchasing the vehicle I decided to go and get the recall done that was never done to the vehicle at the repair shop they did the recall but then ask me where did I purchase this vehicle from then I told them. The repair shop told me the grim news that the car was very rusted and should have not been sold like it was. The https://plaincars.com/make/subaru-impreza https://plaincars.com/make/subaru-impreza#complaint-2155109 Mon, 08 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT Hello, I just purchase this vehicle from a dealership, 615 auto sales. After purchasing the vehicle I decided to go and get the recall done that was never done to the vehicle at the repair shop they did the recall but then ask me where did I purchase this vehicle from then I told them. The repair shop told me the grim news that the car was very rusted and should have not been sold like it was. The