Electrical complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2019 Subaru Impreza has 16 NHTSA electrical complaints and 2 electrical-related recalls.
16
Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated May 12, 2026
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 ...
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...
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 22, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | 2019 Subaru Impreza has experienced intermittent and now persistent failures involving the factory E... |
| Apr 14, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Description of the Problem: On or about [XXX], my 2019 Subaru Impreza experienced a sudden engine fa... |
| Jan 11, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | Three engine check lights due to rodent damage within two weeks, even when I first bought the car in... |
| Jan 18, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Head unit constantly rebooting. Completely unable to use the head unit. No longer functional. Unable... |
| Oct 3, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,VISIBILITY/WIPER | This is my first car and im completely disappointed I purchased it bc of safety. My car battery keep... |
| Jun 1, 2022 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | I believe my car having some issues with fuel system, gasoline delivery, cooling down and exhaust sy... |
| May 8, 2022 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING | Electrical issue affecting the headlights, radio, clock, gauges. Headlights constantly flicker/dimmi... |
| Mar 6, 2022 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The battery dies sporadically when the car has been parked for a short time or a day or two. No tell... |
| Jan 12, 2022 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Vehicle was purchased new by original owner. Battery died at 5,709 miles and was replaced by dealer.... |
| May 18, 2021 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The battery dies after just sitting in my home after a day. |
| May 4, 2021 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | THE VEHICLE WAS SITTING AND BEING STARTED ON A WEEKLY BASIS UNTIL RECENTLY WHERE WE HAD AN ISSUE WIT... |
| Apr 12, 2021 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | SINCE PURCHASING MY VEHICLE IN JANUARY OF 2019 I HAVE HAD TO HAVE THE BATTERY REPLACED 4 TIMES, EACH... |
| Mar 25, 2021 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | ABOUT 5-6 TIMES MY KNEE HAS BUMPED THE KEY DURING NORMAL DRIVING, TURNING IT IN THE OFF POSITION. IT... |
| Feb 8, 2021 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | AFTER HAVING THE CAR 10 MONTHS BATTERY KEPT DYING. SUBARU REPLACED THE FIRST BATTERY WITH A NEW ONE ... |
| Jan 23, 2021 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Purchased Impreza Limited 10/31/19. On 1/23/21, car would not start. AAA said battery not good & i... |
| Dec 11, 2020 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | DUE TO THE ECO FRIENDLY SOY BASE PARTS IN SUBARU VEHICLES, WE HAVE FALLEN VICTIM TO SQUIRRELS CHEWIN... |