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2019 Subaru ImprezaProblems, Recalls & Reliability

Based on reports from 225 owners and 5 recalls for this exact model.

Data updated ·checked October 21, 2026 · NHTSA complaints through October 19, 2026

Complaints
225
Crashes
6
Fires
1
Recalls
5
TSBs
530
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Preliminary Verdict

Red Flag

Based on 225 complaints, 6 crashes, 1 fires, and 5 recalls. Complaint rate is 2.1x the class average.

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Top reported problems

1

battery dead

3 complaints • Severity 8.7/10

$X,XXX
2

strut mount bushing failure

2 complaints • Severity 5/10

$X,XXX
3

windshield cracking

2 complaints • Severity 5/10

$X,XXX
4

bluetooth connects then disconnects

1 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX
5

radio button nonfunctional

1 complaints • Severity 8/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the LightsHIGH

63 owners reported lights issues — failures commonly reported around 13K miles.

!Inspect the VisibilityMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

56
0–30K
14
30–60K
60–90K
1
90–120K
3
120–150K
150K+

Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (56 reports) • Median: 13K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Lights (63 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

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Negotiation Talking Points

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Lights63 (28%)
Visibility55 (24%)
Other27 (12%)
Electrical19 (8%)
Engine10 (4%)
Brakes8 (4%)
Fuel System6 (3%)
Steering5 (2%)

2019 Subaru Impreza: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Lights Issues

Lights complaints account for 28% of all reports filed for the 2019 Subaru Impreza, with 63 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 13,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 13K-mile mark.

Visibility Issues

Visibility complaints account for 24% of all reports filed for the 2019 Subaru Impreza, with 55 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to visibility-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 8% of all reports filed for the 2019 Subaru Impreza, with 19 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 4% of all reports filed for the 2019 Subaru Impreza, with 10 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

14
19
27
20
45
21
23
22
58
23
29
24
16
25
13
26

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2019 Subaru Impreza. Recent trend: stable.

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Recall History (5 recalls)

19V743000Dec 2019

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 continue to power the ignition coil after the engine is shut off, which could result in a short circuit and blown fuse.

20V218000Jun 2020

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019 Impreza, Outback, Legacy, and Ascent vehicles. The low pressure fuel pump may become inoperative.

21V264000Jun 2021

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 continue to power the ignition coil after the engine is shut off, causing a short circuit.

21V587000Sep 2021

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ascent, 2018 Forester, 2018-2020 Impreza, Legacy, Outback, 2018-2019 BRZ, WRX, and Toyota 86 vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.

22V624000Nov 2023

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Impreza vehicles. The left and right side reflex reflector and left side low beam reflector may inadequately reflect light. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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2019 Subaru Impreza NHTSA Safety Ratings

Overall

★★★★★

5 of 5 stars

Frontal crash

★★★★★

5 of 5 stars

Side crash

★★★★★

5 of 5 stars

Rollover

★★★★★

5 of 5 stars

From NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings). Where NHTSA tested more than one version of this vehicle, the lowest rating is shown.

The worst model year for the Subaru Impreza is the 2012 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is engine.

2019 Subaru Impreza vs. Class Average (Midsize Cars)

This vehicle

225

Class avg

108

2.1x the class average — significantly more complaints than typical midsize cars vehicles.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 225 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 5 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

Last updated (checked October 21, 2026). NHTSA complaints received through October 19, 2026; safety ratings from NHTSA's 5-Star program.

Other Subaru Impreza Model Years

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2019 Subaru Impreza: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2019 Subaru Impreza?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2019 Subaru Impreza is related to the lights, with 63 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2019 Subaru Impreza reliable?
The 2019 Subaru Impreza has 225 complaints, 6 crash reports, and 1 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is 2.1x the class average — higher than typical for its segment.
How safe is the 2019 Subaru Impreza?
NHTSA rates the 2019 Subaru Impreza 5 out of 5 stars overall, with 5 stars in frontal crash tests, 5 stars in side crash tests, 5 stars for rollover resistance. Where NHTSA tested more than one version, the lowest rating is shown.
How much does it cost to fix 2019 Subaru Impreza problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2019 Subaru Impreza have any recalls?
Yes, the 2019 Subaru Impreza has 5 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Subaru Impreza problems start?
Based on 74 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 13,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 0–30K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
When was the 2019 Subaru Impreza data last updated?
BumperScan last checked this vehicle against NHTSA on October 21, 2026, covering owner complaints received through October 19, 2026 plus the latest recalls, investigations and technical service bulletins. Its numbers last changed on October 13, 2026.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
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