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2019 Subaru Impreza

Gas
Midsize Cars
8 EPA-rated configurations
Data refreshed 2026-09-11
D
Safety Signal
60 / 100 from the NHTSA recall record
RecallsNHTSA campaigns5
Complaintsowner reports to NHTSA194
Crash ratingNHTSA overall5★
Fuel economybest combined, EPA32 mpg
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The 2019 Subaru Impreza is sold in the U.S. as a gas midsize car with 8 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Impreza 4-Door, is EPA-rated at 32 mpg combined. NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for this model year, which gives it a Safety Signal grade of D. Owners have filed 194 complaints, most often about the exterior lighting. NHTSA crash-tested it at 5 stars overall.

Specs & fuel economy

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov
ConfigurationPowertrainDriveEngine / motorCityHwyCombAnnual fuel*
Impreza 4-DoorGasAWD2.0L 4-cyl283832$1,950
Impreza 5-DoorGasAWD2.0L 4-cyl283631$2,000
Impreza Sport 4-DoorGasAWD2.0L 4-cyl273630$2,100
Impreza Sport 5-DoorGasAWD2.0L 4-cyl273530$2,100
Impreza 4-DoorGasAWD2.0L 4-cyl243227$2,300
Impreza 5-DoorGasAWD2.0L 4-cyl243126$2,400
Impreza Sport 4-DoorGasAWD2.0L 4-cyl233126$2,400
Impreza Sport 5-DoorGasAWD2.0L 4-cyl223025$2,500

*EPA estimate at 15,000 miles/year at EPA reference fuel and electricity prices. fueleconomy.gov record ids: 40190, 40206, 40192, 40208, 40189, 40205, 40191, 40207.

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Recalls (5)

Source: NHTSA recall database
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Exterior Lighting

WRG-22
188,397 vehicles
ProblemSubaru 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."RiskReflectors that do not provide adequate illumination reduce the driver's ability to see and increase the risk of a crash.FixDealers 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.
NHTSA campaign 22V624000reported Aug 12, 2022Subaru of America, Inc.
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Fuel System, Gasoline

WRG-21
175,968 vehicles
ProblemSubaru 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.RiskFuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.FixDealers 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.
NHTSA campaign 21V587000reported Jul 29, 2021Subaru of America, Inc.
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Engine And Engine Cooling

WRE-21
466,205 vehicles
ProblemSubaru 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.RiskA short circuit in the ignition coils may cause a stall, increasing the risk of a crash.FixSubaru 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.
NHTSA campaign 21V264000reported Apr 15, 2021Subaru of America, Inc.
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Fuel System, Gasoline

WRD-20
188,207 vehicles
ProblemSubaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019 Impreza, Outback, Legacy, and Ascent vehicles. The low pressure fuel pump may become inoperative.RiskIf the low pressure fuel pump fails, the engine may stall without the ability to restart the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.FixSubaru 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.
NHTSA campaign 20V218000reported Apr 16, 2020Subaru of America, Inc.
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Electrical System

WUQ-02
466,205 vehicles
ProblemSubaru 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.RiskIf a short circuit occurs while driving, the vehicle may stall, increasing the risk of a crash.FixSubaru 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.
NHTSA campaign 19V743000reported Oct 18, 2019Subaru of America, Inc.

Owner complaints

Source: NHTSA complaint database
194complaints filed

6 involved a crash · 1 a fire · 5 injuries · 0 deaths reported

Filed per year: 2019: 12 · 2020: 26 · 2021: 37 · 2022: 18 · 2023: 53 · 2024: 29 · 2025: 10 · 2026: 9

Most-cited components

Exterior Lighting63
Visibility/Wiper55
Unspecified26
Electrical System19
Engine8
Service Brakes8

What owners describe

“The battery dies sporadically when the car has been parked for a short time or a day or two. No telling when it will happen, but suddenly the car will not start. Subaru dealer says there's nothing wrong, but obviously there is. This has happened three times already, once in 25- degree weather with a 15-degree wind chil…”Mar 6, 2022 · Electrical System · NHTSA owner report
“The windshield cracked spontaneously. There are no signs of chips or any cracks indicating something hit it. The weather was chilly but not freezing and the vehicle was parked and unoccupied. The crack starts at the top and curves/snakes down the middle”Feb 17, 2022 · Visibility/Wiper · NHTSA owner report
“Front windshield spontaneously cracked running from bottom edge of windshield vertically up window for approx 10â€�”Jan 14, 2022 · Visibility/Wiper · NHTSA owner report

Complaint counts are raw owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects, and scale with how many were sold. Use them to spot patterns, not to rank.

Crash ratings

Source: NHTSA NCAP
ConfigurationOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover risk
4 DR AWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★10%
SW AWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★10%

NHTSA New Car Assessment Program.

Other Impreza model years

A

2026 Subaru Impreza

0 recalls · 1 complaints

A

2025 Subaru Impreza

0 recalls · 5 complaints

B

2024 Subaru Impreza

2 recalls · 31 complaints

B

2023 Subaru Impreza

2 recalls · 4 complaints

A

2022 Subaru Impreza

1 recalls · 12 complaints

C

2021 Subaru Impreza

2 recalls · 14 complaints

A

2020 Subaru Impreza

1 recalls · 85 complaints

D

2018 Subaru Impreza

5 recalls · 149 complaints

Sources & method

Safety Signal starts every model-year at 100 and subtracts points per open NHTSA recall campaign by severity: critical 15 (fire risk, park-outside or do-not-drive advisories), high 8 (brakes, steering, airbags, loss of drive power, structure, battery), moderate 6, minor 3 (software, labels, lighting fixed by an update). Floor 35. A ≥ 90, B ≥ 80, C ≥ 70, D ≥ 60, otherwise F. Complaint counts and NHTSA crash ratings are shown separately and are not blended into the grade.

EPA figures come from fueleconomy.gov vehicle records. Recalls, complaints, investigations and crash ratings come from NHTSA's public flat files, refreshed weekly.

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