2022 Subaru Impreza: owner complaints and recalls
Analysis of 12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA and 1 recall campaigns. Updated 2026-07-25.
12
Complaints
1
Recalls
0
Crash reports
2
Fire reports
0
Injuries
100.0
Severity index
Severity index 100.0 - High. This weights crashes, fires, injuries and fatalities per 100 complaints; see methodology.
What actually fails
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints citing it |
|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | 3 | 25.0% |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 3 | 25.0% |
| STEERING | 2 | 16.7% |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2 | 16.7% |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 1 | 8.3% |
| ENGINE | 1 | 8.3% |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 | 8.3% |
| TIRES | 1 | 8.3% |
The single most-reported system is POWER TRAIN, cited in 3 of 12 complaints (25.0%). One complaint can name several systems, so these shares overlap and do not total 100%.
Complaints filed per year
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2022 | 3 |
| 2023 | 2 |
| 2024 | 1 |
| 2025 | 4 |
| 2026 (year to date) | 1 |
Complaint volume is rising - the last three years carry 1.8x the filings of the three before them, which usually signals a wear-related defect surfacing with age.
Recall campaigns
| Campaign | Reported | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22V712000 | 22/09/2022 | VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD | Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2022 Impreza and Outback vehicles. The incorrect paint clearcoat may have been applied, which can cause the windshield to be insufficiently bonded to the vehicle. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements |
Source. US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public complaint and recall APIs (api.nhtsa.gov), retrieved 2026-07-25. Complaints are unverified consumer reports; volume is influenced by how many units were sold and how long the vehicle has been on the road. Not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer.