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2022 Subaru Impreza: recalls and problems

1 recall and 13 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is power train.

1recalls
13complaints
0crashes reported
2fires reported
0injuries reported

Recalls

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Most common problems

  • Power Train4 · 31%
  • Visibility/Wiper3 · 23%
  • Service Brakes2 · 15%
  • Steering2 · 15%
  • Unknown Or Other2 · 15%
  • Engine1 · 8%
  • Electrical System1 · 8%
  • Tires1 · 8%
  • Exterior Lighting1 · 8%

What owners report

Power Train,Service Brakes

total failure of brake booster at 49.5k miles, caused air leak in engine intake system, which caused lean run and burning more fuel and failure of air/fuel ratio sensor.

Service Brakes

The vehicle's rear brake lines (both left rear and right rear) had ballooning present. the issue was initially identified by an independent mechanic during brake pad and rotor replacement on all four wheels. the ballooning was subsequently confirmed during an inspection by a subaru dealership technician. this issue posed a safety risk, as the compromised brake lines could rupture under braking pressure, potentially r

Engine

We have a hesitation when hitting the gas with our subaru impreza. i took it to a mechanic who said there isn't officially an issue with the car, but it is consistent with a crt transmition issue on other subarus. the only way we are able to fix it is to take it to a subaru dealership who insist there isn't an issue. i am not sure what to do but it seems like there is a consistent issue with the car model.

Power Train

Front wheels locked up while doing 75 miles an hour. per shop the transmission locked up. there were no signs of transmission failure car ran perfectly fine and had been serviced and new tires 7 days before. this could have caused a very serious accident.

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

Crash-test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2022 Subaru Impreza SW AWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
2022 Subaru Impreza 4 DR AWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

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