repaired · 2025 Q3
Driveline: driveshaft
Risk. Separation of the front end of the driveshaft increases the risk of a crash.
2023 Subaru ImprezaProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 4 owner complaints about the 2023 Subaru Impreza, most often about the tires. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 23V-647 the manufacturer reports only 90% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through February 4, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Kilyann Le Hen, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2023 Subaru Impreza has problems
4 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
2Tires
1Electrical system
1Engine
1Fuel/propulsion system
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Tires | 2 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2023 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 · 2025 Q1
Brake lights: switch
Risk. An unintentional brake light illumination can fail to alert other motorists of actual brake application.
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
2023 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
'93'94'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2023 Subaru Impreza safety ratings
2023 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 tires complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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 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…
Own a 2023 Impreza?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.