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2017 Subaru Impreza: recalls and problems

7 recalls and 125 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is exterior lighting.

7recalls
125complaints
10crashes reported
3fires reported
7injuries reported

Recalls

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Most common problems

  • Exterior Lighting32 · 26%
  • Visibility/Wiper25 · 20%
  • Unknown Or Other22 · 18%
  • Electrical System18 · 14%
  • Engine14 · 11%
  • Air Bags8 · 6%
  • Service Brakes7 · 6%
  • Power Train5 · 4%
  • Vehicle Speed Control4 · 3%
  • Wheels4 · 3%

What owners report

Electrical System

I am filing a safety complaint regarding an engine control module (ecm) failure in my 2017 subaru impreza and the handling of a prior recall repair. dealership records show that a recall repair (wre21 – ignition coil recall) was completed in june 2021. at that time, the dealership documented that the ecm calibration was up to date and functioning properly. however, i later experienced a check engine light and driva

Electrical System,Exterior Lighting,Visibility/Wiper

I noticed that visibility at night was poor. i was pulled over by the police and give a warning that my headlight was out and told to get it fixed. i thought it may be as simple as a bulb but was told the entire left headlamp assembly had to be replaced at a cost of more than $2,000. just days later my dealership send me a service notice which also stated that the left headlamp should be inspected. this was after i h

Electrical System,Unknown Or Other,Service Brakes

[xxx] 2017 subaru impreza vin [xxx] cruze control error. will it make brake lights fail if not repaired? go look in your database and see if impreza has more than normal rear end collisions? what else is on bus that might be damaged by spike? braking? antilock? lights? why is this not a recall? information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)

Air Bags,Forward Collision AvoidanceCrash

1. any and all airbags failed to deploy. the car is currently parked in my garage and is available for inspection. the insurance company has declared the car a "total loss," and would like to tow it away as soon as possible. 2. the driver had a concussion and whiplash after their forehead hit the steering wheel. 3. no safety inspector has inspected the car yet. the insurance appraiser has inspected the car for the in

Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. They are owner reports and have not been verified.

Crash-test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2017 Subaru Impreza SW AWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
2017 Subaru Impreza 4 DR AWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs, covering Impreza. Last refreshed 2026-09-29.