2023 Subaru Impreza Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
No verdictComplaint Index
0/100
#16 most-complained of 16 Impreza years
The 2023 Subaru Impreza has 4 complaints, 2 recalls, and a Complaint Index of 0, ranking 16th of 16 model years — among the lowest complaint counts in the lineup. Its top problem area is Suspension, Wheels & Tires.
- Complaints
- 4
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes / fires
- 0 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 30
- 27 city / 35 hwy
Top 2023 Subaru Impreza problems
NHTSA owner 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%)
What owners report
- Owners report the vehicle hesitating to accelerate from a full stop, with a delay of a few seconds before responding to the gas pedal.
- Owners report deep concentric cracking on the outer sidewalls and near the bead/rim line of all four original equipment tires at a median mileage of 48,541 miles.
- Owners report a bubble forming on the outside of a rear tire while the vehicle was parked, unrelated to the original equipment tires.
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, the 2023 Impreza has only 4 complaints and a Complaint Index of 0, the lowest of any Impreza model year on record, ranking 16th of 16 years.
- Does the 2023 Subaru Impreza have any recalls?
- Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls: one for center support bolts on the driveshaft that may loosen (campaign 23V647000), and one for a brake light switch that may be improperly adjusted (campaign 23V292000).
- What is the top problem area for the 2023 Subaru Impreza?
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires is the top problem area, accounting for 50% of complaints, with a median failure mileage of 48,541 miles.
- Should I avoid the 2023 Subaru Impreza?
- No. NHTSA complaint data shows the 2023 Impreza has very few reported problems compared to other years, such as 2012 and 2013, which had complaint indexes of 93 and 100.