2019 Subaru Impreza: recalls and problems
5 recalls and 194 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is exterior lighting.
Most common problems
What owners report
The contact owns a 2019 subaru impreza. the contact stated that while driving 20 mph, the vehicle was jerking, shaking, and failed to accelerate as needed. the check engine warning light was intermittently illuminated. the failure nearly caused a crash. the vehicle was taken to autozone, where the oxygen sensor and spark plugs were replaced, but the failure persisted. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer wa
Front right caliper seized less than 3k miles following dealer service including brake fluid flush. replaced calipers, pads, and rotors at my own expense. suspect internal degradation of rubber brake lines. service bulletin exists for year prior model. many others report rubber brake line/caliper issues on this generation. please investigate.
The cowl is the newest cowl on my 2019 subaru impreza and it still bowed like the original. mine wasn't on the original recall and it bowed.
The contact owns a 2019 subaru impreza. the contact stated that while driving approximately 30-40 mph, the vehicle rolled to a stop and stalled in hot and cold temperatures. there were no warning lights illuminated. the vehicle was jump-started by roadside assistance. the contact purchased a trickle charger. the local dealer was contacted, and the vehicle was diagnosed, and determined that the battery needed to be re
Crash-test ratings
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Subaru Impreza SW AWD | ||||
| 2019 Subaru Impreza 4 DR AWD |
Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs, covering Impreza. Last refreshed 2026-09-29.