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2025 Subaru Impreza: recalls and problems

No recalls and 5 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is power train.

0recalls
5complaints
1crashes reported
0fires reported
0injuries reported

Recalls

NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2025 Subaru Impreza. Individual cars can still have open manufacturer campaigns, so check your VIN.

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Most common problems

  • Power Train2 · 40%
  • Unknown Or Other2 · 40%
  • Steering1 · 20%
  • Service Brakes1 · 20%
  • Engine1 · 20%
  • Exterior Lighting1 · 20%
  • Lane Departure1 · 20%
  • Forward Collision Avoidance1 · 20%

What owners report

Power Train,Unknown Or Other

On three separate occasions between august 2025 and june 2026, my car engine revved continuously and noisily, and acceleration was sluggish at best. during that time frame, i took it to two different dealerships (on four separate occasions) and an independent auto repair shop. none was able to duplicate the problem, but on my third visit to a dealership, the technician found metal shavings in the oil pan and the fo

Steering,Service Brakes,EngineCrash

The contact owns a 2025 subaru impreza. the contact stated that while their son was driving approximately 45 mph, a loud pop sound came from the right side of the engine department, and then the steering wheel seized. the driver attempted to apply the brakes; however, the brakes failed. the vehicle ended up crashing into a nearby pole post. the air bags deployed. the driver received a hematoma on their left arm from

Exterior Lighting

The contact owns a 2025 subaru impreza. the contact stated that while driving at nighttime, the headlights failed to provide adequate illumination of the roadway ahead, reducing the driver's ability to see the roadway. the vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the headlights were raised; however, the contact stated that the failure worsened while driving in foggy or rainy weather, requiring the driver to follow anot

Power Train

The contact owns a 2025 subaru impreza. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the transmission failure communication warning light illuminated. the vehicle was taken to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed; however, the diagnosis was not available. fault code: p1894 was retrieved. in addition, the contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the same local dealer and another local dealer for a se

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

Crash-test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2025 Subaru Impreza SW AWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

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