2023 Subaru Impreza Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
No verdict The 2023 Subaru Impreza has a complaint index of 0, the lowest of any year, with 4 complaints and 2 recalls on record. No crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths were reported, ranking it 21st worst out of 21 model years (meaning best).
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 0/100
- #21 of 21 Impreza years
- Verdict
- No verdict
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 4
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 2
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 0
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Top issue
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 30
- 27 city / 35 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
Top 2023 Subaru Impreza problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires2 (50%)
- Electrical System1 (25%)
- Engine1 (25%)
- Fuel System1 (25%)
- Other1 (25%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Owners report the vehicle hesitates for a few seconds before accelerating from a full stop.
- Owners describe original equipment tires developing deep concentric cracking on the outer sidewalls and near the bead/rim line on all four tires around 48,541 miles.
- Owners report tire sidewall bubbles forming after replacement tires were installed, discovered while the vehicle was parked.
2023 Subaru Impreza recalls
2 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 23V647000Sep 21, 2023Transmission & Powertrain4,311 vehicles
Power train:driveline:driveshaft
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2023 Outback, Legacy, Ascent, and Impreza vehicles. The center support bolts for the driveshaft may loosen, resulting in the disconnection of the front end of the driveshaft.
Risk: Separation of the front end of the driveshaft increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will clean the bolt mounting surfaces of the center support brace and install new bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 20, 2023. Owners may contact Subaru's customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRN-23.
- NHTSA 23V292000Apr 25, 2023Electrical System4,030 vehicles
Exterior lighting:brake lights:switch
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2023 Impreza vehicles. The brake light switch may be improperly adjusted and illuminate the brake lights without application of the brake pedal. The vehicle may also allow drivers to start and shift the transmission out of the PARK position without pressing the brake pedal. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment" and 102, "Trans Shift Lever Seq/Starter Interlock/Trans Braking Effect."
Risk: An unintentional brake light illumination can fail to alert other motorists of actual brake application. A vehicle that shifts out of the park position unexpectedly can allow the vehicle to rollaway. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the gap between the brake light switch and stopper, adjusting the switch as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 23, 2023. Owners may contact Subaru's customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRI-23.
2023 Subaru Impreza fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 27 MPG
- Highway
- 35 MPG
- Combined
- 30 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $2,150
- 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.
2023 compared with other Impreza years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2023 Subaru Impreza reliable based on NHTSA data?
- Yes, relative to other Impreza years. It has a complaint index of 0, the lowest among 21 model years, with only 4 complaints logged and no crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths.
- Does the 2023 Subaru Impreza have any recalls?
- Yes, two recalls: one for center support bolts on the driveshaft that may loosen (campaign 23V647000), and one for a brake light switch that may illuminate lights without pedal application (campaign 23V292000).
- What is the most common problem area for the 2023 Impreza?
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires is the top problem area, accounting for 2 of the 4 complaints, or 50% of the total, with a median mileage at failure of 48,541.
- How does the 2023 Impreza compare to other years?
- It ranks 21st worst out of 21 model years, meaning it has the fewest reported problems, alongside 2022 and 2025 which also carry very low complaint indexes of 10 and 5.