2015 Subaru Impreza Problems, Recalls & Reliability

99 owner complaints sit in the federal file for the 2015 Subaru Impreza, alongside 2 recall campaigns and 0 defect investigations. It scores 27/100 on the trouble index — a middle-of-the-pack year for this model. Electrical leads the reports, typically around 38,000 miles.

99Complaints
27/100Trouble index
2Recalls
40,000Typical trouble mileage

Typical

Where 2015 sits among all Impreza years

Darker = quieter yearsBrighter amber = more trouble

What owners report

Electrical 21 complaints (21%) · typically ~38,000 miles
Other 14 complaints (14%) · typically ~30,000 miles
Transmission & drivetrain 11 complaints (11%) · typically ~47,000 miles
Engine 11 complaints (11%)
Airbags 9 complaints (9%)
Speed control 6 complaints (6%)

Mileage when trouble shows up

Among the 70 reports that include an odometer reading, problems most often appear around 40,000 miles. Half of those reports fall between 17,900 and 60,000 miles — a useful range to weigh against the mileage of the exact car you're looking at.

Recalls (2)

EXTERIOR LIGHTING 19V149000 2019

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Forester, 2008-2016 Impreza sedans, 2012-2016 Impreza station wagons, 2008-2014 WRX sedans (including STI), and 2013-2017 Crosstrek vehicles. Exposure to certain contaminants may cause the brake…

Fix: Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake light switch, free of charge. The recall began April 15, 2019. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's…

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE 15V366000 2015

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2015 Legacy vehicles manufactured March 10, 2014, to April 16, 2015, Outback vehicles manufactured February 24, 2014, to April 16, 2015, Impreza vehicles manufactured September 9, 2014, to April…

Fix: Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the driver assist system, free of charge. The recall began on July 20, 2015. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2783.…

Technical service bulletins

410 manufacturer communications — service bulletins, the biggest share on electrical and engine — are on file for the 2015 Subaru Impreza. A TSB is factory repair guidance, not a recall — the repair is not automatically free.

See the 2015 Impreza TSB list →

Complaint history for this model year

When owners filed their reports — a long tail means problems kept surfacing for years.

2015peak 18 in 20192026

Questions buyers ask

Is the 2015 Subaru Impreza reliable?

The 2015 Subaru Impreza drew 99 complaints in federal safety records — a middle-of-the-pack year for this model. Its trouble index is 27/100, scored against the model's worst year (2012).

What are the most common 2015 Subaru Impreza problems?

The top reported problems for the 2015 Subaru Impreza are electrical (21 complaints), other (14), and transmission & drivetrain (11).

At what mileage do 2015 Subaru Impreza problems show up?

Owners most often report 2015 Subaru Impreza problems around 40,000 miles. Half of all reports that include an odometer reading fall between 17,900 and 60,000 miles.

Does the 2015 Subaru Impreza have recalls?

2 recall campaigns apply to the 2015 Subaru Impreza. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer.

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Data updated 2026-08-20 from NHTSA's public records

Every number on this page is a count of records in the federal complaint, recall, and investigation files published by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. Check any specific vehicle's open recalls by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.