2024 Subaru Impreza recalls and problems

The 2024 Subaru Impreza has 2 recalls and 32 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is visibility.

2024 Subaru Impreza
Photo: 2024 Subaru Impreza by Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
How the 2024 compares
Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Low complaint count among 27 Impreza model years — 21st most.

2recalls
32complaints
3crashes
2fires
3injuries
40,000median 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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2 recalls

Power Train

Nov 9, 2023 · NHTSA campaign 23V754000 · 4,701 vehicles

Problem: Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2024 Crosstrek, Impreza, 2023-2024 Forester, and 2023 WRX vehicles. The front driveshaft assemblies' outer race may develop cracks and break.

Risk: A broken driveshaft can cause a loss of drive power while driving or vehicle rollaway when the vehicle is in park without the parking brake engaged. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy & notes

Dealers will inspect and replace the left and right front driveshafts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 8, 2024. Owners may contact Subaru's customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRP-23.

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.

Electrical System

Aug 4, 2023 · NHTSA campaign 23V551000 · 35,357 vehicles

Problem: Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2024 Crosstrek and Impreza vehicles. Due to insufficient clearance, the instrument panel harness may contact the steering beam bracket, damaging the wire insulation and causing a short circuit.

Risk: A short circuit may cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy & notes

Dealers will inspect the harness and install an additional clamp on the steering beam bracket. If damage is found, dealers will add protective tape or replace the instrument panel harness, as necessary. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 3, 2023. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRL-23.

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

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

Complaints by year filed

2023: 1 complaints20232024: 6 complaints20242025: 12 complaints20252026: 13 complaints202613

2024 vs. other Subaru Impreza years

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2024. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2024 Subaru Impreza have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns covering the 2024 Subaru Impreza, the latest from Nov 9, 2023 (power train). 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 2024 Subaru Impreza?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention visibility (8), service brakes (7), forward collision avoidance (6). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.