2015 Subaru Impreza Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
GoodComplaint Index
47/100
#9 most-complained of 16 Impreza years
The 2015 Subaru Impreza has a complaint index of 47, ranking 9th of 16 model years, and NHTSA rates it a Good year overall. It has 77 complaints and 2 recalls, well below the 2012 and 2013 years, which carry complaint indexes of 93 and 100.
- Complaints
- 77
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes / fires
- 5 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 3 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 29
- 26 city / 34 hwy
Top 2015 Subaru Impreza problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Electrical System21 (27%)
- Engine16 (21%)
- Other14 (18%)
- Transmission & Powertrain11 (14%)
- Airbags7 (9%)
- Steering6 (8%)
- Structure & Body5 (6%)
- Brakes4 (5%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires4 (5%)
- Visibility & Wipers4 (5%)
What owners report
- Some drivers describe a lag of several seconds between pressing the accelerator and the vehicle responding, sometimes recurring after software or module changes.
- Owners report the driver assist (EyeSight) system engaging the brakes unexpectedly when a vehicle ahead turns, leading to being rear-ended.
- One driver described unintended acceleration after shifting from reverse to drive, with the brake pedal failing to stop the car.
- Owners report the passenger airbag sensor repeatedly misreading occupancy, triggering the airbag-off warning light even with a passenger seated.
- A driver reported the hood flying open unexpectedly while driving at low mileage.
- One owner reported a warning light and loss of sixth gear at highway speed, later diagnosed as a clutch needing replacement.
2015 Subaru Impreza recalls
2 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 19V149000Feb 28, 2019Electrical System1,303,530 vehicles
Exterior lighting:brake lights:switch
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 light switch to malfunction, preventing the brake lights from illuminating and also preventing keyless ignition vehicles from starting and CVT/automatic transmissions from being able to be shifted out of Park.
Risk: Brake lights that do not illuminate properly will not alert other drivers that the vehicle is slowing or stopping, increasing the risk of crash.
Remedy: 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 number for this recall is WUE-90.
- NHTSA 15V366000Jun 12, 2015Collision Avoidance & Cameras71,710 vehicles
Forward collision avoidance: crash imminent braking
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 14, 2015, XV Crosstrek vehicles manufactured October 16, 2014, to April 15, 2015, and 2016 WRX vehicles manufactured March 23, 2015, and equipped with the Eyesight Driver Assist System. If the switch that activates the brake lights fails, the automatic pre-collision braking component of the driver assist system will not function.
Risk: If the automatic pre-collision braking system does not function as intended, the vehicle will not react to an obstacle in its path, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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. Subaru's number for this recall is WQS-54.
2015 Subaru Impreza fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 26 MPG
- Highway
- 34 MPG
- Combined
- 29 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $2,225
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2015 compared with other Impreza years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2015 Subaru Impreza reliable?
- Based on NHTSA data, the 2015 Impreza has a complaint index of 47 and ranks 9th out of 16 model years, earning a Good verdict relative to other Impreza years.
- What problems does the 2015 Subaru Impreza have?
- NHTSA lists 77 complaints for the 2015 Impreza, led by the Electrical System (27% of complaints, median mileage 38,000) and Engine (21%, median mileage 57,000), followed by Transmission & Powertrain issues.
- Does the 2015 Subaru Impreza have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2015 Impreza: one for a brake light switch electrical issue and one for reprogramming the driver assist system, neither classified as do-not-drive.
- Which Impreza model years should I avoid?
- NHTSA data marks 2012, 2013, 2018, and 2019 as Avoid years, with complaint indexes of 93, 100, 80, and 87. The 2015 model year is rated Good by comparison.
- How does the 2015 Impreza compare to other years for fuel economy?
- The 2015 Impreza is EPA-rated at 29 mpg combined (26 city / 34 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,225.