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2022 Subaru Impreza recalls and problems

1 recall and 14 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2022 Subaru Impreza.

1
recalls
14
owner complaints
0
complaints mentioning a crash
2
mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2022 Subaru Impreza recalls

Visibility: windshield

NHTSA campaign 22V712000 · reported September 22, 2022 · Subaru of America, Inc. · 42 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
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 of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 212, "Windshield Mounting."
The risk
An insufficiently bonded windshield can detach during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix
Subaru will offer owners a vehicle exchange or repurchase, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 21, 2022. Owners may contact Subaru's customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRH-22.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Oct 14, 2026 · Wheels

I purchased the car brand new from the dealership. The vehicle had two bent rims in the first two years. I replaced those rims with brand new rims from the Subaru dealership, but those first bent rims also caused premature tire wear. Now about a year later I now have two more bent rims on a new set of replacement…

Sep 10, 2026 · 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.

Mar 18, 2026 · 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…

Nov 25, 2025 · 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…

Jun 24, 2025 · 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.

Impreza model years compared

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFires
2019 519461
2020 18522
2021 21410
2022 11402
2023 2400
2024 23232
2025 0510

Across all years, the 2002 Impreza has the most complaints (292). All Subaru Impreza years →

Questions

Does the 2022 Subaru Impreza have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2022 Subaru Impreza, the most recent reported on September 22, 2022 (Visibility: windshield). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2022 Subaru Impreza?
Owners have filed 14 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is power train (4 complaints), followed by visibility/wiper (3).
How many 2022 Subaru Impreza complaints mention a crash or fire?
0 of 14 complaints report a crash and 2 a fire; 0 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received October 14, 2026.