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2019 Subaru Impreza Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 194 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Subaru Impreza, most often about the lights (33% of complaints, typically around 20,000 miles). It is 4th of 27 Impreza model years by number of complaints and has 5 recalls.
Most common 2019 Subaru Impreza problems
Lights
63 complaints · 33%Half of these problems showed up before 20,000 miles.
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 unavailable. The local dealer was contacted, and it was confirmed that the part was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had…
The contact owns a 2019 Subaru Impreza. The contact stated that the vehicle was difficult to drive at night. The contact stated that the headlights were pointed downward. The contact stated that other drivers were flashing their headlights at her while she was driving. The contact received notification of NHTSA…
Visibility and wipers
60 complaints · 31%Half of these problems showed up before 10,500 miles. Parts named most often: windshield.
After my car was sitting overnight, I came out in the morning and found an 18" crack in the windshield. There was no indication the previous day that there was any damage done to the windshield. This is a known defect in the manufacturers vehicles that the windshields break without any reason. Crack has quickly become…
My windshield has developed a crack where was none previous, nor has there been any impact. I have been on furlough since 24 march, 2020 and the vehicle has been driven once a week, at most. The most recent outing was on sunday 24 may, 2020 and was without impact to the windshield, nor had any crack been noticeable…
Other or unspecified
26 complaints · 13%Half of these problems showed up before 27,000 miles.
After a wind storm I came outside to a shattered back windshield. My car was the only one damaged in a parking lot full of vehicles. It was left in park at at apartment complex.
About 5-6 times my knee has bumped the key during normal driving, turning it in the off position. It has happened while driving straight and while turning. It happens more frequently while accelerating out of a parking lot onto a surface street. It has left me dead stopped in the middle of oncoming traffic or having…
Electrical
19 complaints · 10%Half of these problems showed up before 22,000 miles.
Since purchasing my vehicle in january of 2019 I have had to have the battery replaced 4 times, each time the car has not been sitting for more than a week, not been exposed to extreme temperatures, not been left with a light on or a door open. The 2nd, 3rd and 4th times this happened I requested that the vehicle be…
After having the car 10 months battery kept dying. Subaru replaced the first battery with a new one exactly one year ago. That battery just died on feb 8 after not being driven for 3 days. I needed to get it jump started. Subaru will not acknowledge this and told me to get a "second opinion." this is a safety issue…
Engine
10 complaints · 5%Car caught fire on the morning of sunday, january 5, 2020 while stationary in a parking lot. The car had been stationary for approximately 12 hours. The attending fire department felt the fire started in the engine compartment, and consumed the entire car by the time it was extinquished. The car was a total loss. The…
The contact owns a 2019 Subaru Impreza. The contact stated while driving 5 MPH, while depressing the accelerator pedal the vehicle loss power. An independent mechanic was contacted. No warning light warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken an independent mechanic where the diagnosed the coil pack was melted…
Brakes
8 complaints · 4%Fuel system
6 complaints · 3%Car stopped running while driving down the street. Automobile was towed to dealer yesterday (9-11-19). Dealer, called today (9-12-19) said problem is a bad fuel pump and may take up to a month to get the ordered part delivered and installed. New vehicle purchased april, 2019 a little less than 2800 miles on odometer.
Ii bought this car new in 2019. I have had 8 times which I would be out somewhere and the car would not start. I lived in fort worth and aaa would come. At no time has Subaru addressed this issue of why it will not start. I had to take it to cleo bay in killen on saturday the 10th because I was at lunch in brownwood…
Steering
5 complaints · 3%
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2019 Subaru Impreza recalls
Lights: headlights
Risk: Reflectors that do not provide adequate illumination reduce the driver's ability to see and increase the risk of a crash.
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's number for this recall is wrg-22.
Full defect summary
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 federal motor vehicle safety standard number 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
Fuel system: fuel pump
Risk: Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
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's number for this recall is wrg-21.
Full defect summary
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.
Electrical: software
Risk: A short circuit in the ignition coils may cause a stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
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 beginning june 1, 2021. Owners can contact subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is wre-21. Note: this recall includes all vehicles previously repaired under recall 19v743.
Full defect summary
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.
Fuel system: fuel pump
Risk: If the low pressure fuel pump fails, the engine may stall without the ability to restart the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
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's number for this recall is wrd-20.
Full defect summary
Subaru of america, inc. (subaru) is recalling certain 2019 impreza, outback, legacy, and ascent vehicles. The low pressure fuel pump may become inoperative.
Electrical: software
Risk: If a short circuit occurs while driving, the vehicle may stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
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 damage and a certain stored diagnostic trouble code (dtc), subaru will replace the front exhaust pipe, free of charge. The recall began december 4, 2019. Owners may contact subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is wuq-02.
Full defect summary
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 fuse.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2019 Subaru Impreza
- What are the most common problems with the 2019 Subaru Impreza?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: lights (63 complaints, typically around 20,000 miles); visibility and wipers (60 complaints, typically around 10,500 miles); other or unspecified (26 complaints, typically around 27,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2019 Subaru Impreza have?
- 5 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from August 12, 2022 (lights). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2019 a bad year for the Subaru Impreza?
- It is 4th of 27 Impreza model years by number of complaints, with 194 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.