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2018 Subaru Impreza: recalls and problems

5 recalls and 151 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is exterior lighting.

5recalls
151complaints
5crashes reported
1fires reported
2injuries reported

Recalls

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Most common problems

  • Exterior Lighting64 · 42%
  • Visibility/Wiper34 · 23%
  • Unknown Or Other25 · 17%
  • Engine11 · 7%
  • Electrical System11 · 7%
  • Structure6 · 4%
  • Visibility6 · 4%
  • Power Train4 · 3%
  • Steering3 · 2%
  • Service Brakes3 · 2%

What owners report

Visibility/Wiper

Spontaneous crack in passenger side of windshield 5 times in a row!!

Steering

Vehicle information: 2018 subaru imprezavin: [xxx] affected: steering (electronic power steering / eps gear box assembly)description of the safety defect:i am reporting a severe safety defect regarding a sudden and total loss of power steering assist while driving my 2018 subaru impreza.the electronic power steering (eps) gear box assembly experienced a catastrophic failure, resulting in an immediate, heavy steering

Unknown Or Other

I bought a new subaru impreza and there is a cam carrier leak that was reported last time i took it for service at the dealership two weeks ago. there are only 41k miles on the car, and there were no warning lights/messages. upon my research, this is a common problem with subarus due to the sealant that they use with a very high cost to fix (i was quoted $4.5k), not mentioning the time it takes as well. additionally,

Engine

The contact owns a 2018 subaru impreza. the contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the engine overheated and the high-temperature warning light illuminated. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed, and determined that an engine reseal had failed and needed to be redone. the vehicle was not repaired. the dealer was not contacted. the vehicle was not diagnosed or rep

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

Crash-test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2018 Subaru Impreza SW AWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
2018 Subaru Impreza 4 DR AWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

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