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2024 Subaru Impreza recalls & problems

The 2024 Subaru Impreza has 2 safety recalls and 32 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is forward collision avoidance (7 complaints).

Recalls2safety recalls
Complaints32filed by owners
Crashes · fires3 · 2reported in complaints
NHTSA overall5 ★crash-test stars
2024 Subaru Impreza in an NHTSA crash test
NHTSA crash test

Safety recalls

Power trainNov 9, 2023

Driveline › Driveshaft

Recall 23V7540004,701 vehicles

Problem
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2024 Crosstrek, Impreza, 2023-2024 Forester, and 2023 WRX vehicles. The front driveshaft assemblies' outer race may develop cracks and break.
Risk
A broken driveshaft can cause a loss of drive power while driving or vehicle rollaway when the vehicle is in park without the parking brake engaged. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix
Dealers will inspect and replace the left and right front driveshafts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 8, 2024. Owners may contact Subaru's customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRP-23.
Electrical systemAug 4, 2023

Instrument cluster/panel

Recall 23V55100035,357 vehicles

Problem
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2024 Crosstrek and Impreza vehicles. Due to insufficient clearance, the instrument panel harness may contact the steering beam bracket, damaging the wire insulation and causing a short circuit.
Risk
A short circuit may cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix
Dealers will inspect the harness and install an additional clamp on the steering beam bracket. If damage is found, dealers will add protective tape or replace the instrument panel harness, as necessary. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 3, 2023. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRL-23.

Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.

Crash test ratings

2024 Subaru Impreza SW AWD

Overall★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side crash★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★
Rollover risk9.3%

Forward collision warning: Standard · Lane departure warning: Standard

2024 Subaru Impreza NHTSA side crash test
NHTSA side barrier crash test
2024 Subaru Impreza NHTSA side pole crash test
NHTSA side pole crash test

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program). Ratings are comparable only between vehicles of similar size and weight, and ratings from 2011 on use tougher tests than earlier years. Photos: NHTSA.

Fuel economy

Impreza

30mpg combined
City / highway27 / 34 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

2 L · 4 cyl · Automatic (AV-S8) · All-Wheel Drive · about $2,250/year to fuel

Impreza

29mpg combined
City / highway26 / 33 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

2.5 L · 4 cyl · Automatic (AV-S8) · All-Wheel Drive · about $2,300/year to fuel

EPA estimates from fueleconomy.gov for each engine and transmission sold. Annual cost is the EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current fuel and electricity price assumptions. Your results will vary.

What owners report

Problem areaComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesTypical mileage*
Forward collision avoidanceAutomatic emergency braking; Adaptive cruise control7000—
Service brakes5000—
Suspension5000—
Visibility/wiper4000—
VisibilityRearview mirrors/devices › Exterior4000—
Wheels4000—
Steering4000—
Unknown or other3010—
Electrical systemInstrument cluster/panel3110—
Tires3000—
Exterior lighting2000—
Engine2120—

*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.

Recent owner complaints

Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.