2019 Subaru Impreza Problems, Recalls & Reliability
224 owner complaints sit in the federal file for the 2019 Subaru Impreza, alongside 5 recall campaigns and 0 defect investigations. It scores 57/100 on the trouble index — one of the years to avoid for this model. Electrical leads the reports, typically around 26,000 miles.
Avoid this year if you can. The 2019 Subaru Impreza sits at the top of this model's complaint rankings. Quieter picks in the same family: 1997–1998, 2006, 2010.
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Where 2019 sits among all Impreza years
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2019 Subaru Impreza. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V624000 (Exterior Lighting) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair.…”— owner report to NHTSA, 2019 Impreza
“A pebble hit my windshield and now there's a crack from the bottom all the way to the other side”— owner report to NHTSA, 2019 Impreza
“2019 subaru impreza. Cracked windshield & drive train had to be replace before 30k miles”— owner report to NHTSA, 2019 Impreza
Mileage when trouble shows up
Among the 69 reports that include an odometer reading, problems most often appear around 13,600 miles. Half of those reports fall between 5,592 and 27,000 miles — a useful range to weigh against the mileage of the exact car you're looking at.
Recalls (5)
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…
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 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.
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 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.
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…
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019 Impreza, Outback, Legacy, and Ascent vehicles. The low pressure fuel pump may become inoperative.
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 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…
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…
Technical service bulletins
512 manufacturer communications — service bulletins, the biggest share on electrical and engine — are on file for the 2019 Subaru Impreza. A TSB is factory repair guidance, not a recall — the repair is not automatically free.
See the 2019 Impreza TSB list →
Complaint history for this model year
When owners filed their reports — a long tail means problems kept surfacing for years.
Questions buyers ask
Is the 2019 Subaru Impreza reliable?
The 2019 Subaru Impreza drew 224 complaints in federal safety records — one of the years to avoid for this model. Its trouble index is 57/100, scored against the model's worst year (2012).
What are the most common 2019 Subaru Impreza problems?
The top reported problems for the 2019 Subaru Impreza are electrical (82 complaints), visibility & wipers (60), and other (27).
At what mileage do 2019 Subaru Impreza problems show up?
Owners most often report 2019 Subaru Impreza problems around 13,600 miles. Half of all reports that include an odometer reading fall between 5,592 and 27,000 miles.
Does the 2019 Subaru Impreza have recalls?
5 recall campaigns apply to the 2019 Subaru Impreza. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer.
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.