2017 Subaru Impreza Electrical System Problems
NHTSA lists 51 Electrical System complaints for the 2017 Subaru Impreza, 41% of all 125 complaints filed for the year. Owners report fires, EyeSight camera dropouts, radio/volume malfunctions, and ECM issues, with three related recalls covering headlamps and ignition-coil/ECM software.
- Electrical System complaints
- 51
- 41% of 125
- Crashes reported
- 1
- Fires reported
- 2
- Injuries reported
- 1
- Median mileage
- 15,200 mi
- Related recalls
- 3
Typical electrical symptoms owners report
- Vehicles caught fire while parked and turned off, in some cases spreading to neighboring cars, with one incident linked to a headlight igniting spontaneously.
- EyeSight driver-assist system and rearview camera repeatedly shut off or show a blank screen, sometimes requiring a restart to reset.
- Radio and infotainment issues include sound cutting out entirely, volume knobs that stop responding, and the radio turning on by itself at high volume during startup or while reversing.
- The ignition switch or lock has stuck, in one case taking about 20 minutes to release.
- Owners report the engine losing power and gears failing to shift without warning, with dealers reprogramming the vehicle's computer, though the problem recurred.
- One complaint describes the vehicle locking itself with the engine running while both keys were with the owner outside the car.
When 2017 Subaru Impreza electrical complaints were filed
First complaint Feb 13, 2017, latest Apr 16, 2026.
Electrical System recalls for the 2017 Subaru Impreza
- NHTSA 22V624000Aug 12, 2022Electrical System188,397 vehicles
Exterior lighting:headlights
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."
Risk: Reflectors that do not provide adequate illumination reduce the driver's ability to see and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.
- NHTSA 21V264000Apr 15, 2021Electrical System466,205 vehicles
Electrical system:software
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.
Risk: A short circuit in the ignition coils may cause a stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.
- NHTSA 19V743000Oct 18, 2019Electrical System466,205 vehicles
Electrical system:software
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.
Risk: If a short circuit occurs while driving, the vehicle may stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.
Electrical System complaints by Impreza model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many electrical complaints does NHTSA have for the 2017 Subaru Impreza?
- NHTSA lists 51 Electrical System complaints for the 2017 Impreza, which is 41% of the 125 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for electrical problems on the 2017 Subaru Impreza?
- Yes. Three recalls tied to the Electrical System apply to the 2017 Impreza: campaign 22V624000 for headlamp reflectors, and campaigns 21V264000 and 19V743000 for an Engine Control Module issue that can keep powering the ignition coil after shutoff.
- Did any 2017 Impreza electrical failures cause fires or crashes?
- NHTSA data for this problem area on the 2017 Impreza shows 2 fires, 1 crash, and 1 injury among the reported complaints.
- At what mileage do electrical problems typically show up on the 2017 Impreza?
- The median mileage at failure for Electrical System complaints on the 2017 Impreza is 15,200 miles.
- How does the 2017 Impreza compare to other years for electrical complaints?
- The 2017 Impreza's electrical complaints made up 41% of its total complaints, higher than most other model years, though the 2018 (49%) and 2019 (42%) Imprezas show similarly high shares.