2020 Subaru Impreza
This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
- Complaints
- 85
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Visibility/wiper
Campaigns on file for 2020
None on file
61% of complaints
Complaints per year
2020: 85 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 1 |
| 1993 | 33 |
| 1994 | 8 |
| 1995 | 46 |
| 1996 | 20 |
| 1997 | 30 |
| 1998 | 30 |
| 1999 | 22 |
| 2000 | 41 |
| 2001 | 11 |
| 2002 | 292 |
| 2003 | 62 |
| 2004 | 96 |
| 2005 | 75 |
| 2006 | 56 |
| 2007 | 68 |
| 2008 | 176 |
| 2009 | 103 |
| 2010 | 46 |
| 2011 | 58 |
| 2012 | 243 |
| 2013 | 251 |
| 2014 | 108 |
| 2015 | 77 |
| 2016 | 75 |
| 2017 | 125 |
| 2018 | 152 |
| 2019 | 193 |
| 2020 | 85 |
| 2021 | 14 |
| 2022 | 14 |
| 2023 | 4 |
| 2024 | 30 |
| 2025 | 5 |
| 2026 | 1 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Visibility/wiper
61% · 52 reportsShow complaint excerpts
The vehicle is about a month old, I was driving on the freeway when a tiny piece of gravel hit my windshield resulting in a crack about 10 inches in length located in the middle of the passenger and driver seat section.
NHTSA ODI report, 2019-12-30
Forward collision avoidance
7% · 6 reportsMost commonly citing automatic emergency braking and adaptive cruise control.
Service brakes
6% · 5 reportsShow complaint excerpts
I believe this article describes the cause of the issue. Thankfully the vehicle was parked in my driveway, and did not roll into the street or harm any people, but it could have.
NHTSA ODI report, 2022-07-28
Electrical system
5% · 4 reportsShow complaint excerpts
The electrical system failed and battery then exploded. The vehicle is behind held at a tow yard and has been inspected by allied insurance CPI of tower federal credit union.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-06-24
Visibility
5% · 4 reportsMost commonly citing windshield.
Safety timeline
1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first
To check one car, enter its VIN on the NHTSA recall page. Check a VIN →
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2021-09-24Fuel system, gasoline21V587000 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.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the low-pressure fuel pump, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 24, 2021. Subaru and Toyota owners may call customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRG-21.
Buy-smart checklist
2020 Subaru Impreza — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Visibility/wiper: 52 reports on file for this year.
- Forward collision avoidance: 6 reports on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 5 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 21V587000 · Fuel system, gasoline
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- Is the 2020 Subaru Impreza reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2020 Subaru Impreza is rated "typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2020 Subaru Impreza?
- The most-reported component is visibility/wiper, accounting for 61% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2020 Subaru Impreza have?
- 1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.