2017 Subaru Impreza problems and recalls
Owners filed 48 complaints on the 2017 Subaru Impreza in the last three full years, out of 125 on record. The most cited component is the Exterior Lighting.
125
Complaints
7
Recalls
10
Crash reports
3
Fire reports
7
Injuries
77.8
Severity index
Severity index 77.8 Medium. The index weights crashes, fires, injuries and fatalities per 100 complaints. How it is calculated.
Ranked 38 of 137 by severity index among 2017 vehicles with at least 40 complaints, highest first. 72% of those vehicles scored lower. Full 2017 ranking.
Components cited in complaints
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints citing it |
|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 32 | 25.6% |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 25 | 20.0% |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 22 | 17.6% |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 21 | 16.8% |
| ENGINE | 14 | 11.2% |
| AIR BAGS | 11 | 8.8% |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 7 | 5.6% |
| POWER TRAIN | 5 | 4.0% |
Complaints filed per year
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2017 | 17 |
| 2018 | 13 |
| 2019 | 14 |
| 2020 | 17 |
| 2021 | 12 |
| 2022 | 2 |
| 2023 | 31 |
| 2024 | 10 |
| 2025 | 7 |
| 2026 (year to date) | 2 |
Filings in 2023 to 2025 ran 1.5x those in 2020 to 2022 (48 against 31).
Recall campaigns
| Campaign | Reported | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21V264000 | 15/04/2021 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE | Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Subaru Impreza and 2018-2019 Crosstrek vehicles. The Engine Control Module (ECM) may continue to power the ignition coil after the engine is shut off, causing a short circuit. |
| 19V744000 | 17/10/2019 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV) | Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Impreza and 2018 Crosstrek vehicles equipped with an aluminum Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) valve. The PCV valve may come apart, allowing the separated components to enter the engine, possibly resulting in a |
| 19V745000 | 17/10/2019 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV) | Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2017 Impreza vehicles equipped with an aluminum Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) valve. The PCV valve may come apart, allowing the separated components to enter the engine, possibly resulting in a loss of power while driv |
| 19V743000 | 18/10/2019 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE | Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Impreza and 2018-2019 Crosstrek vehicles. The Engine Control Module (ECM) may continue to power the ignition coil after the engine is shut off, which could result in a short circuit and blown fuse. |
| 17V216000 | 29/03/2017 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2017 Impreza vehicles. Winter fuels may vaporize prematurely in the fuel line, resulting in a reduction in fuel pressure, possibly causing the engine to stall. |
| 17V132000 | 02/03/2017 | BACK OVER PREVENTION: CAMERA SYSTEM | Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2017 Impreza vehicles. Due to a software problem, the rearview camera display may not work properly. |
| 22V624000 | 12/08/2022 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Impreza vehicles. The left and right side reflex reflector and left side low beam reflector may inadequately reflect light. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safe |
Other Subaru Impreza model years
Severity index for every other model year on file. Compare all 12 years side by side.
- 2012sev 50.6
- 2013sev 53.6
- 2014sev 83.2
- 2015sev 63.1
- 2016sev 60.0
- 2018sev 57.4
- 2019sev 44.5
- 2020sev 52.4
- 2021sev 64.0
- 2022sev 65.1
- 2024sev 67.9
Source. NHTSA public complaint and recall APIs (api.nhtsa.gov), retrieved 2026-07-25. Complaints are unverified consumer reports. Totals vary with units sold and years on the road. Not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer.