2023 Subaru Impreza Problems, Recalls & Reliability

6 owner complaints sit in the federal file for the 2023 Subaru Impreza, alongside 2 recall campaigns and 0 defect investigations. It scores 1/100 on the trouble index — too lightly reported for a fair score.

6Complaints
1/100Trouble index
2Recalls

Few reports

Where 2023 sits among all Impreza years

Darker = quieter yearsBrighter amber = more trouble

What owners report

Wheels & tires 2 complaints (33%)
Fuel system 1 complaints (17%)
Electrical 1 complaints (17%)
Engine 1 complaints (17%)
Other 1 complaints (17%)

Recalls (2)

POWER TRAIN 23V647000 2023

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.

Fix: 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…

EXTERIOR LIGHTING 23V292000 2023

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…

Fix: 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.…

Technical service bulletins

202 manufacturer communications — service bulletins, the biggest share on electrical and engine — are on file for the 2023 Subaru Impreza. A TSB is factory repair guidance, not a recall — the repair is not automatically free.

See the 2023 Impreza TSB list →

Complaint history for this model year

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

2023peak 4 in 20232026

Questions buyers ask

Is the 2023 Subaru Impreza reliable?

The 2023 Subaru Impreza drew 6 complaints in federal safety records — too lightly reported for a fair score. Its trouble index is 1/100, scored against the model's worst year (2012).

What are the most common 2023 Subaru Impreza problems?

The top reported problems for the 2023 Subaru Impreza are wheels & tires (2 complaints), fuel system (1), and electrical (1).

Does the 2023 Subaru Impreza have recalls?

2 recall campaigns apply to the 2023 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.