2022 Subaru Impreza recalls and problems

The 2022 Subaru Impreza has 1 recall and 14 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is power train.

How the 2022 compares
Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Low complaint count among 27 Impreza model years — 23rd most.

1recalls
14complaints
0crashes
2fires
0injuries
—median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

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1 recall

Visibility

Sep 22, 2022 · NHTSA campaign 22V712000 · 42 vehicles

Problem: Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2022 Impreza and Outback vehicles. The incorrect paint clearcoat may have been applied, which can cause the windshield to be insufficiently bonded to the vehicle. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 212, "Windshield Mounting."

Risk: An insufficiently bonded windshield can detach during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy & notes

Subaru will offer owners a vehicle exchange or repurchase, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 21, 2022. Owners may contact Subaru's customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRH-22.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Power Train4
Visibility3
Service Brakes2
Steering2
Unknown or other2
Electrical System1
Engine1
Exterior Lighting1
Tires1
Wheels1

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

Complaints by year filed

2021: 1 complaints20212022: 3 complaints20222023: 2 complaints20232024: 1 complaints20242025: 4 complaints202542026: 3 complaints20263

2022 vs. other Subaru Impreza years

2000: 41 complaints20002001: 11 complaints2002: 292 complaints2922003: 62 complaints20032004: 96 complaints2005: 75 complaints2006: 56 complaints20062007: 68 complaints2008: 176 complaints2009: 104 complaints20092010: 46 complaints2011: 58 complaints2012: 243 complaints20122013: 251 complaints2014: 109 complaints2015: 77 complaints20152016: 75 complaints2017: 125 complaints2018: 152 complaints20182019: 194 complaints2020: 85 complaints2021: 14 complaints20212022: 14 complaints2023: 4 complaints2024: 32 complaints20242025: 5 complaints2026: 1 complaints20261

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2022. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2022 Subaru Impreza have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign covering the 2022 Subaru Impreza, the latest from Sep 22, 2022 (visibility). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2022 Subaru Impreza?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention power train (4), visibility (3), service brakes (2). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.