Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2018 Subaru Impreza has 5 recalls, 149 complaints, and a 5-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
5
Recalls
149
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated May 14, 2026
21V587000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ascent, 2018 Forester, 2018-2020 Impreza, Legacy, Outback, 2018-2019 BRZ, WRX, and Toy...
21V264000
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 ...
19V744000
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 Venti...
19V743000
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 continu...
22V624000
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 ref...
Overall
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2018 Subaru Impreza SW AWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| May 1, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I bought a new Subaru Impreza and there is a cam carrier leak that was reported last time I took it ... |
| Feb 19, 2026 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2018 Subaru Impreza. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed spee... |
| Dec 22, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The problem started on towards the end of Dec 2025. The primary latch that holds the hood down fail... |
| Nov 14, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | My vehicle has repeatedly displayed a “low tire pressure” warning despite having been serviced twice... |
| Nov 10, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | This making model has become known for a parasitic drain of the DCM module. It’s all over the public... |
| May 29, 2025 | ENGINE | Engine oil leak. An engine oil leak could potentially cause a fire hazard by igniting when leaking ... |
| Aug 23, 2024 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | The contact owns a 2018 Subaru Impreza. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: ... |
| Aug 9, 2024 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | On 8/9/24 I was involved in a fender bender minor collision with a parked car which damaged my right... |
| Jun 14, 2024 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | The contact owns a 2018 Subaru Impreza. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: ... |
| May 24, 2024 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | The headlight reflectors on both the left and right front sides of the car aren't effectively reflec... |
| Apr 5, 2024 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | The contact owns a 2018 Subaru Impreza. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: ... |
| Apr 4, 2024 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | The contact owns a 2018 Subaru Impreza. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: ... |
| Jan 23, 2024 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | The contact owns a 2018 Subaru Impreza. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: ... |
| Jan 9, 2024 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | The contact owns a 2018 Subaru Impreza. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: ... |
| Jan 7, 2024 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | A recall was issued for this vehicle about 17 months ago and a remedy is still unavailable. We find ... |
| Jan 6, 2024 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | NOTIFYED 10/2022 OF SAFTY RECALL WRG-22 / NHTSA ID 22V-624 DEALER GRAND PRIX SUBARU ... |
| Dec 18, 2023 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | Received recall notice 10/22 and still have not received a phone call to have it repaired. I have c... |
| Nov 30, 2023 | ENGINE | Engine began failing at 68k miles. The vehicle spews blue smoke from the tailpipe and under the hood... |
| Nov 26, 2023 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | I can't see far enough at night with the low beams on. I drive to work on coastal roads and have had... |
| Nov 17, 2023 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | The contact owns a 2018 Subaru Impreza. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: ... |