NHTSA vehicle safety data

2023 Subaru Impreza Recalls, Ratings & Complaints

The 2023 Subaru Impreza has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 4 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Subaru dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2023 Subaru Impreza, plus NCAP crash-test ratings. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

2023 Subaru Impreza owner complaints

Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Subaru Impreza, describing incidents dated May 16, 2023 to December 4, 2025.

Most-cited components

  • Tires 2 complaints
  • Electrical System 1 complaint
  • Engine 1 complaint
  • Fuel/Propulsion System 1 complaint
  • Unknown or Other 1 complaint

Newest complaints

  • ODI #11715514 · Filed

    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…

  • ODI #11708071 · Filed

    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…

  • ODI #11560504 · Filed

    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 annoyance, this is causing me big issues when it does connect to Android auto then it is…

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Driveshaft May Disconnect

NHTSA #23V647000 · Power Train — Driveline — Driveshaft · NHTSA notice

Reported September 21, 2023 · Subaru of America, Inc.

Potentially affected: 4,311 vehicles

Repair completion: 93.11% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Subaru campaign WRN-23 · Owners notified November 20, 2023

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

Separation of the front end of the driveshaft increases the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer 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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Brake Light Switch Malfunction/FMVSS 108 & 102

NHTSA #23V292000 · Exterior Lighting — Brake Lights — Switch · NHTSA notice

Reported April 25, 2023 · Subaru of America, Inc.

Potentially affected: 4,030 vehicles

Repair completion: 94.99% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Subaru campaign WRI-23 · Owners notified May 19, 2023

Defect description

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."

Safety consequence

An unintentional brake light illumination can fail to alert other motorists of actual brake application. A vehicle that shifts out of the park position unexpectedly can allow the vehicle to rollaway. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer 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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Other Subaru Impreza model years

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