Monday, September 21, 2026
RecallGazette

Vehicle problems, recalls & safety intelligence

2024 Subaru Impreza problems & reliability

31 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2024 Subaru Impreza, alongside 2 safety recall campaigns. Last verified Sep 21, 2026. Complaints are unverified reports submitted by owners to the federal Office of Defects Investigation.

Owner complaints
31
Recall campaigns
2
Fire reports
2 (6%)
Crash reports
2 (6%)

Each complaint is counted once (by NHTSA case number), even when it names several components.

NCAP overall rating
5 / 5 stars
Front 5 / 5 · side 5 / 5 · rollover 5 / 5
EPA fuel economy
29–30 MPG combined
City 27 · highway 34 (typical trim)
Service bulletins (TSBs)
208
Manufacturer communications on file
Defect investigations
0
NHTSA ODI probes naming this model year

1 complaint report injuries (1 injured).

Most reported problems

ComponentComplaints
Forward Collision Avoidance6
Service Brakes5
Suspension5
Steering4
Visibility4
Visibility/wiper4
Wheels4
Electrical System3
Tires3
Unknown / Other3

Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.

All 18 reported components →

Common symptoms owners describe

Keyword analysis of complaint narratives; one complaint can describe several symptoms.

Complaints by incident year

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24
25
26

What owners report

  • The contact owned a 2024 Subaru Impreza. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to stop as intended. The contact stated that the brake pedal went to the floor with no resistance. No warning lights illuminated. The vehicle independently…

    Service Brakes, Hydraulic · filed Aug 28, 2026

  • While driving at various speeds, my vehicle consistently produces a clicking noise from the upper right-rear C-pillar area. The noise is most noticeable when the vehicle body twists slightly during normal driving, such as when traveling over uneven pavement, entering driveways, or making turns. The condition has…

    Structure · filed Jul 19, 2026

  • On Sunday July 5th at approximately 4:10pm The vehicle experienced an unexpected Pre-Collision Braking activation at approximately 25 mph. A vehicle was approximately 40 feet ahead and there was no imminent collision. The vehicle automatically applied the brakes aggressively.

    Forward Collision Avoidance · filed Jul 5, 2026

Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.

Technical service bulletins

208 manufacturer communications (TSBs, service campaigns, warranty extensions) are on file with NHTSA for the 2024 Subaru Impreza. The 10 most recent:

  • This bulletin announces design changes to the front seat bottom heat unit.

    10-107-26 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 31, 2026

  • This Announcement provides diagnostic assistance for CVT issues.

    SubaruNet Announcement (C · Other · issued Aug 21, 2026

  • This bulletin provides guidance when diagnosing chain slip, judder, shudder, and hesitation concerns on the TR580 model CVT transmissions used in the models listed.

    16-158-26 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 20, 2026

  • This bulletin announces a design change to the cord assembly that connects the Center Infotainment Display (CID) to the CCU, addressing reports of CID screen flickering.

    15-341-26 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 20, 2026

  • This Service Information Bulletin announces the release of a new diagnostic assistance application for TR690 and TR580 CVT-equipped vehicles. This is an revised version of the original bulletin.

    16-154-25R · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 20, 2026

  • This Service Information Bulletin outlines a systematic procedure for diagnosing parasitic draw (dark/standby current) in vehicles experiencing battery drain when the ignition is off, leading to no-start conditions or…

    15-308-23R · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 20, 2026

  • This bulletin announces a reprogramming file availability and provides a software update installation procedure to optimize the new Gen 4.5 Denso CP1.5 Audio and Navigation head units utilized in the models listed. This…

    15-305-22R · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 20, 2026

  • This Bulletin has been developed to outline the steps for gathering basic but essential information during diagnosis of Infotainment concerns. (This is an revised version of the original bulletin.)

    15-304-22R · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 13, 2026

  • Techtips newsletter locator index.

    Article Locator · Other · issued Aug 5, 2026

  • This bulletin contains illustrations of exchange components and their manufacturer as well as a description of the proper exchange procedure. This is an revised version of the original bulletin

    15-333-25R · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 1, 2026

TSBs are repair guidance manufacturers send to dealers — they are not recalls and repairs are not automatically free. Full documents are available on NHTSA’s site.

Safety recalls

The 2024 Subaru Impreza has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns — recall repairs are free at franchised dealers regardless of the vehicle’s age.

Check whether your specific vehicle is affected

Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.

Check VIN on NHTSA →

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About this data. Complaint figures come from the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation consumer complaint database and count unique complaints (one per NHTSA case number). Complaints are submitted by vehicle owners and are not independently verified; complaint volume also reflects how many of these vehicles are on the road. Recall data comes from the official NHTSA recall database. This page is not affiliated with Subaru or NHTSA.