EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
2019 Subaru Impreza
Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data
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Overview
Our database contains 193 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2019 Subaru Impreza, most frequently naming the exterior lighting, visibility and electrical categories. 5 safety recalls have been issued covering this model year; and 512 manufacturer communications are on file.
Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.
Complaint activity over time
When owners filed reports about this model year
View as table
| Month | Complaints filed | Cumulative |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 2020 | 4 | 26 |
| May 2020 | 4 | 30 |
| Jun 2020 | 3 | 33 |
| Aug 2020 | 4 | 37 |
| Nov 2020 | 1 | 38 |
| Jan 2021 | 2 | 40 |
| Feb 2021 | 3 | 43 |
| Mar 2021 | 3 | 46 |
| Apr 2021 | 9 | 55 |
| May 2021 | 5 | 60 |
| Jun 2021 | 1 | 61 |
| Jul 2021 | 4 | 65 |
| Aug 2021 | 2 | 67 |
| Sep 2021 | 1 | 68 |
| Oct 2021 | 3 | 71 |
| Dec 2021 | 4 | 75 |
| Jan 2022 | 5 | 80 |
| Feb 2022 | 1 | 81 |
| Mar 2022 | 2 | 83 |
| Apr 2022 | 1 | 84 |
| May 2022 | 1 | 85 |
| Jun 2022 | 2 | 87 |
| Jul 2022 | 3 | 90 |
| Aug 2022 | 1 | 91 |
| Sep 2022 | 1 | 92 |
| Dec 2022 | 1 | 93 |
| Jan 2023 | 1 | 94 |
| Feb 2023 | 2 | 96 |
| Mar 2023 | 8 | 104 |
| Apr 2023 | 5 | 109 |
| May 2023 | 6 | 115 |
| Jun 2023 | 7 | 122 |
| Jul 2023 | 4 | 126 |
| Aug 2023 | 3 | 129 |
| Sep 2023 | 3 | 132 |
| Oct 2023 | 7 | 139 |
| Nov 2023 | 4 | 143 |
| Dec 2023 | 3 | 146 |
| Jan 2024 | 3 | 149 |
| Feb 2024 | 5 | 154 |
| Mar 2024 | 5 | 159 |
| Apr 2024 | 2 | 161 |
| Jun 2024 | 6 | 167 |
| Jul 2024 | 2 | 169 |
| Aug 2024 | 2 | 171 |
| Sep 2024 | 1 | 172 |
| Nov 2024 | 2 | 174 |
| Dec 2024 | 1 | 175 |
| Jan 2025 | 1 | 176 |
| Feb 2025 | 3 | 179 |
| Apr 2025 | 1 | 180 |
| May 2025 | 2 | 182 |
| Jul 2025 | 1 | 183 |
| Aug 2025 | 1 | 184 |
| Sep 2025 | 1 | 185 |
| Mar 2026 | 2 | 187 |
| May 2026 | 2 | 189 |
| Jun 2026 | 1 | 190 |
| Jul 2026 | 2 | 192 |
| Aug 2026 | 1 | 193 |
What owners report
Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded
- Exterior lighting6332.3%
- Visibility6030.8%
- Electrical199.7%
- Engine94.6%
- Brakes84.1%
- Driver assistance73.6%
- Fuel system63.1%
- Steering52.6%
Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.
Safety recalls
5 campaigns cover this model year
Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.
Check a VIN on NHTSA.govFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM):SOFTWARE; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
Recent owner complaints
Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words
Front right caliper seized less than 3k miles following dealer service including brake fluid flush. Replaced calipers, pads, and rotors at my own expense. Suspect internal degradation of rubber brake lines. Service bulletin exists for year prior model. Many others report rubber brake line/caliper issues on this generation. Please investigate.
- NHTSA ID
- 11754703
- Incident
- Aug 1, 2026
The cowl is the newest cowl on my 2019 subaru impreza and it still bowed like the original. Mine wasn't on the original recall and it bowed.
- NHTSA ID
- 11752823
- Incident
- Jul 1, 2020
The contact owns a 2019 Subaru Impreza. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30-40 MPH, the vehicle rolled to a stop and stalled in hot and cold temperatures. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was jump-started by Roadside Assistance. The contact purchased a trickle charger. The local dealer was contacted, and the vehicle was diagnosed, and determined that the battery needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired three times, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was contacted, and a case was opened. The failure mileage was approximately 5,000.
- NHTSA ID
- 11747595
- Incident
- Jun 1, 2019
- Mileage
- 5,000 mi
When attempting to start the vehicle, randomly, the key loses programming. This is the 2nd time where the keys lose programming and vehicle has to be towed at owners' expense and wait as long as 5 days for dealership to reprogram.
- NHTSA ID
- 11742641
- Incident
- Jun 8, 2026
The contact owns a 2019 Subaru Impreza. The contact stated while driving 5 MPH, while depressing the accelerator pedal the vehicle loss power. An independent mechanic was contacted. No warning light warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken an independent mechanic where the diagnosed the coil pack was melted and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was then taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed the coil pack had a shortage. The contact mention this failure has occurred on several different occasions. The vehicle was repaired as the coil pack and wiring was replaced. The contact was relating to the recall to NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V264000(ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING), however the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, and they informed her because of the milage there was no recall. The approximate failure mileage was 145,866.
- NHTSA ID
- 11740850
- Incident
- Jul 15, 2025
- Mileage
- 145,866 mi
2019 Subaru Impreza has experienced intermittent and now persistent failures involving the factory EyeSight driver assistance system. Prior to complete failure, the EyeSight system would randomly disable and re-enable while driving. Adaptive cruise control and related safety features became unreliable and would intermittently stop functioning. The issue worsened over time and eventually resulted in repeated “EyeSight Off” warnings and multiple system fault messages. Vehicle diagnostic scans showed repeated U1235 “Lost communication with EyeSight” faults across multiple modules, including ABS, steering, transmission, and instrument cluster systems. Additional communication and airbag indicator-related faults were also present. The windshield was recently replaced due to a crack located near the EyeSight camera area. Subaru service personnel stated that EyeSight systems are extremely sensitive to windshield specifications and calibration requirements, and that aftermarket windshields may prevent proper operation or calibration of the system. Subaru also indicated that EyeSight calibration equipment is highly specialized and expensive, and that repair costs may not be practical relative to the vehicle value. Despite attempts to reset the vehicle systems and inspect the issue, the EyeSight system continues to malfunction and remains disabled. Because EyeSight controls important driver assistance and collision-avoidance features including adaptive cruise control, forward collision warning, lane departure warning, and automatic emergency braking, this issue creates significant safety concerns. The intermittent nature of the failure, repeated communication faults, and inability to reliably restore system operation raise concerns regarding the long-term reliability and serviceability of Subaru EyeSight systems.
- NHTSA ID
- 11736402
- Incident
- Feb 22, 2026
Windshield lower plastic mount or cowl is getting detached creating a large visible gap between the cowl and windshield about 0.5+ inch. The gap runs across the middle of the windshield to its left and right side occupying about 50% in total. Gap is an issue when it rains, when it is snowing or other things since might get embedded on it.
- NHTSA ID
- 11728298
- Incident
- Nov 15, 2025
On February 18, 2026, my 2019 Subaru Impreza displayed an “Emergency Service” alert and sent a MySubaru app message stating that Automatic Crash Notification, SOS Call, Stolen Vehicle Locator, and Roadside Assistance may not be available. A red SOS light also illuminated, and STARLINK sent alerts to Subaru each day I first started the car, prompting repeated dealer calls. I tested the SOS button and could hear the operator clearly. On March 6, 2026, a dealer diagnosed a faulty right dash speaker (B2A06 – telematics speaker circuit malfunction). The emergency system shares this speaker, so the system warned that safety services might not work. I paid $191 for diagnostics; the estimated repair is $216.69. I pay a monthly subscription for STARLINK safety services, but the vehicle’s warnings do not clearly indicate the real issue. Other owners of 2019 and similar Subaru models report persistent STARLINK/telematics errors, red SOS lights, and repeated dealer visits, suggesting this may be a broader systemic issue. I believe the warning system should specifically identify a failed speaker or audio circuit to reduce confusion, unnecessary diagnostics, and ensure drivers understand the true status of emergency safety features. My concern is that the vehicle’s warning system may mislead drivers into believing that critical safety systems are malfunctioning, when the actual issue is a non-critical speaker failure. A more specific diagnostic message indicating an audio system fault would be more useful.
- NHTSA ID
- 11722609
- Incident
- Feb 18, 2026
Manufacturer communications
A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
This bulletin announces the design change made to the high-pressure fuel pump developed to prevent DTC P0087 (Fuel Rail/System Pressure – Too Low Bank 1). (This is an revised version of the original bulletin.)
ENGINE
This bulletin provides updated parts information and a service procedure to follow for removing accumulated carbon deposits from fuel injectors and internal engine components (e.g. intake valves and / or manifold, and combustion chambers). (This is an revised version of the original bulletin.)
ENGINE; FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
This bulletin provides updated parts information and a service procedure to follow for removing accumulated carbon deposits from fuel injectors and internal engine components (e.g. intake valves and / or manifold, and combustion chambers). (This is an revised version of the original bulletin.)
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
This bulletin announces design changes made to the fuel injector and fuel pipe in response to the DTCs listed DTC P030* / Engine Knocking / DTC P219C-D-E-F. (This is an revised version of the original bulletin.)
This announcement is requesting retailer staff to retain the EyeSight protective hood covers from Generation 4 EyeSight cameras.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; POWER TRAIN
This bulletin announces a design change made to the CVT Control Valve Body which incorporates an enhanced valve sleeve to improve durability. (This is an revised version of the orignal bulletin.)
Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.
Compare model years
Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Investigations | Issue Index |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2025 | 4 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2024 | 30 | 2 | 0 | 53.2 |
| 2023 | 4 | 2 | 0 | — |
| 2022 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 49.5 |
| 2021 | 14 | 2 | 0 | 43.4 |
| 2020 | 85 | 1 | 0 | 44.8 |
| 2019Viewing | 193 | 5 | 0 | 50.2 |
| 2018 | 149 | 5 | 0 | 50.0 |
| 2017 | 125 | 7 | 0 | 56.3 |
| 2016 | 75 | 1 | 0 | 43.2 |
| 2015 | 77 | 2 | 0 | 46.5 |
| 2014 | 108 | 3 | 0 | 55.2 |
| 2013 | 249 | 4 | 0 | 52.7 |
| 2012 | 242 | 6 | 1 | 54.1 |
| 2011 | 57 | 14 | 0 | 60.7 |
| 2010 | 45 | 15 | 0 | 50.7 |
| 2009 | 103 | 15 | 0 | 50.5 |
| 2008 | 176 | 15 | 0 | 51.6 |
| 2007 | 68 | 9 | 1 | 59.9 |
| 2006 | 56 | 10 | 1 | 52.4 |
| 2005 | 75 | 6 | 3 | 61.5 |
| 2004 | 96 | 8 | 4 | 60.2 |
| 2003 | 62 | 6 | 5 | 64.6 |
| 2002 | 292 | 6 | 4 | 58.8 |
| 2001 | 11 | 3 | 0 | 59.0 |
| 2000 | 41 | 4 | 0 | 52.4 |
| 1999 | 22 | 4 | 0 | 48.4 |
| 1998 | 30 | 3 | 0 | 44.1 |
| 1997 | 30 | 3 | 0 | 57.1 |
| 1996 | 20 | 3 | 0 | 56.7 |
| 1995 | 46 | 4 | 2 | 68.4 |
| 1994 | 8 | 3 | 2 | — |
| 1993 | 33 | 3 | 0 | 59.2 |
| 1990 | 1 | 0 | 0 | — |
Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.