repaired · 2026 Q2
Exterior lighting: headlights
Risk. Reflectors that do not provide adequate illumination reduce the driver's ability to see and increase the risk of a crash.
2018 Subaru ImprezaProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 152 owner complaints about the 2018 Subaru Impreza, most often about the exterior lighting. It is covered by 5 safety recalls, and for recall 22V-624 the manufacturer reports only 64% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 23, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: SsmIntrigue, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2018 Subaru Impreza has problems
152 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
64Exterior lighting1 crash/fire/injury
34Visibility/wiper
12Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
11Engine2 crash/fire/injury
6Visibility
6Structure
5Power train
3Service brakes
3Vehicle speed control
149 other systems5 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Exterior lighting | 64 | 1 |
| Visibility/wiper | 34 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 12 | 1 |
| Engine | 11 | 2 |
| Visibility | 6 | 0 |
| Structure | 6 | 1 |
| Power train | 5 | 1 |
| Service brakes | 3 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 3 | 1 |
| 9 other systems | 14 | 5 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
5 recalls
2018 Subaru Impreza recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2023 Q2
Delivery: fuel pump
Risk. Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2023 Q1
Electrical system: ignition
Risk. A short circuit in the ignition coils may cause a stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2021 Q1
Electrical system: ignition
Risk. If a short circuit occurs while driving, the vehicle may stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
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repaired · 2021 Q1
Emission control: crankcase (pcv)
Risk. An unexpected loss of power while driving can increase the risk of a crash.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Subaru.
Best & worst years
2018 vs. every other Impreza year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Impreza median. How we score
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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2018 Subaru Impreza safety ratings
2018 Subaru Impreza SW AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 5 stars (9.5% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Optional
- Lane departure warning: Optional
In owners' words
What Impreza owners report
Recent exterior lighting complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
On 8/9/24 I was involved in a fender bender minor collision with a parked car which damaged my right-hand headlamp assembly on my 2018 Subaru Impreza. On 8/23/24 I brought my car to Subaru of Ann Arbor to have Safety Recall WRG-22 NHTSA ID 22V-624 performed on it. Both headlamp assemblies were…
The contact owns a 2018 Subaru Impreza. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V624000 (Exterior Lighting); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall…
The headlights on my vehicle are incredibly dim. Subaru issued a recall about this in August 2022 and I have been constantly asking my local dealerships and Subaru of America to get this address. They have repeatedly told me I will be receiving a letter in the mail when they have the parts to fix…
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