2019 Subaru Impreza Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
AvoidComplaint Index
87/100
#3 most-complained of 16 Impreza years
The 2019 Subaru Impreza has a complaint index of 87, ranking 3rd worst of 16 model years, with 194 NHTSA complaints, 5 recalls, and a top problem area of Electrical System at 42% of complaints. It is rated Avoid relative to other Impreza years.
- Complaints
- 194
- Recalls
- 5
- Crashes / fires
- 6 / 1
- Injuries / deaths
- 5 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 28.5
- 25.5 city / 33.5 hwy
Top 2019 Subaru Impreza problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Electrical System81 (42%)
- Visibility & Wipers60 (31%)
- Other27 (14%)
- Engine11 (6%)
- Brakes8 (4%)
- Fuel System6 (3%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires6 (3%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras5 (3%)
- Steering5 (3%)
- Airbags4 (2%)
What owners report
- Headlights and reflectors reportedly fail to adequately illuminate the road at night, contributing to curb strikes during turns.
- Windshields reportedly crack spontaneously with no rock impact or visible cause, sometimes recurring after replacement.
- Airbags reportedly fail to deploy in moderate-speed rear-end and side-impact collisions.
- Brake pedal reportedly locks up and becomes immovable during stop-and-go driving, leading to a collision.
- Steering reportedly requires constant small corrections at highway speed because the car drifts and does not self-center.
- One vehicle reportedly caught fire in the engine compartment while parked and stationary, resulting in a total loss.
2019 Subaru Impreza recalls
5 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- 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 21V587000Jul 29, 2021Fuel System175,968 vehicles
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
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.
Risk: Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.
- 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.
2019 Subaru Impreza fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 25.5 MPG
- Highway
- 33.5 MPG
- Combined
- 28.5 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $2,275
- 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.
2019 compared with other Impreza years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2019 Subaru Impreza reliable?
- Relative to other Impreza model years, the 2019 ranks 3rd worst out of 16 years tracked, with a complaint index of 87 and 194 NHTSA complaints, so it carries an Avoid verdict compared to most other years.
- What is the biggest problem with the 2019 Subaru Impreza?
- Electrical System complaints make up 42% of all complaints for the 2019 Impreza, followed by Visibility & Wipers issues at 31%, mainly involving headlight/reflector performance and windshield cracking.
- Does the 2019 Subaru Impreza have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists 5 recalls for the 2019 Impreza, covering headlamp reflectors, a low-pressure fuel pump, and an Engine Control Module issue that could keep power to the ignition coil after shutoff.
- At what mileage do 2019 Impreza problems typically show up?
- Electrical System complaints show a median mileage at failure of 21,000 miles, while Visibility & Wipers complaints show a median of 10,300 miles, and overall median mileage at failure for the year is 11,700 miles.
- How does the 2019 Impreza compare to other years?
- The 2019 Impreza's complaint index of 87 is higher than the 2018 (80), 2020 (53), and 2021 (20), but slightly below the 2013 (100) and 2012 (93), making 2019 one of the worse Impreza years for reported complaints.