Does the 2023 Subaru Impreza have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2023 Subaru Impreza, the most recent reported on September 21, 2023 (Power train: driveline, driveshaft). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2023 Subaru Impreza?

Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is tires (2 complaints), followed by electrical system (1).

How many 2023 Subaru Impreza complaints mention a crash or fire?

0 of 4 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 0 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2023 Subaru Impreza recalls and problems

2 recalls and 4 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2023 Subaru Impreza.

recalls

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

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.

2023 Subaru Impreza recalls

Power train: driveline, driveshaft

NHTSA campaign 23V647000 · reported September 21, 2023 · Subaru of America, Inc. · 4,311 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2023 Outback, Legacy, Ascent, and Impreza vehicles. The center support bolts for the driveshaft may loosen, resulting in the disconnection of the front end of the driveshaft.
The risk: Separation of the front end of the driveshaft increases the risk of a crash.
The fix: Dealers will clean the bolt mounting surfaces of the center support brace and install new bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 20, 2023. Owners may contact Subaru's customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRN-23.

Exterior lighting: brake lights, switch

NHTSA campaign 23V292000 · reported April 25, 2023 · Subaru of America, Inc. · 4,030 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2023 Impreza vehicles. The brake light switch may be improperly adjusted and illuminate the brake lights without application of the brake pedal. The vehicle may also allow drivers to start and shift the transmission out of the PARK position without pressing the brake pedal. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment" and 102, "Trans Shift Lever Seq/Starter Interlock/Trans Braking Effect."
The risk: An unintentional brake light illumination can fail to alert other motorists of actual brake application. A vehicle that shifts out of the park position unexpectedly can allow the vehicle to rollaway. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix: Dealers will inspect the gap between the brake light switch and stopper, adjusting the switch as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 23, 2023. Owners may contact Subaru's customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRI-23.

Most reported problems

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

Tires2
Electrical system1
Engine1
Fuel/propulsion system1
Unknown or other1

What owners report

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

Feb 4, 2026 · Tires · 48,541 miles
The contact owns a 2023 Subaru Impreza equipped with Sailun Tires, Tire Line: Black Hawk Street UHP, Tire Size: 225/40R18, DOT Number: (N/A). The contact had purchased the tires from Amazon. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the contact became aware of a bubble on the outside of the rear…

Dec 31, 2025 · Tires
The original equipment (OE) tires (Size: 225/40R18) on a 2023 vehicle exhibited severe, deep concentric cracking on the outer sidewalls and near the bead/rim line of all four tires at approximately 30,000 miles. The safety of the driver and passengers was put at extreme risk as the structural integrity of the tires…

Dec 17, 2023 · Unknown or other
This Subaru model and most other models I have researched is having connections issues with the infotainment systems, connecting and keeping a connection with Android auto and apple. It's not like just a small annoyance, this is causing me big issues when it does connect to Android auto then it is intermittent causing…

May 16, 2023 · Fuel/propulsion system
Car does not accelerate from a full stop. Hesitates to react to gas pedal for a few seconds

Impreza model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
2020	1	85	2	2
2021	2	14	1	0
2022	1	14	0	2
2023	2	4	0	0
2024	2	32	3	2
2025	0	5	1	0
2026	0	1	0	0

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

Questions

Does the 2023 Subaru Impreza have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2023 Subaru Impreza, the most recent reported on September 21, 2023 (Power train: driveline, driveshaft). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2023 Subaru Impreza?: Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is tires (2 complaints), followed by electrical system (1).
How many 2023 Subaru Impreza complaints mention a crash or fire?: 0 of 4 complaints report a crash and 0 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 February 4, 2026.