2009 Subaru Impreza Sti problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Engine And Engine Cooling:engine (2) · Air Bags:frontal (1)
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (115)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Unknown Or Other 2026-10-05 · SubaruNet Announcement (M · Other
this announcement provides information on a new software update for the midtronics dss and dca machines.
Unknown Or Other 2026-09-18 · 13-109-26 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin provides paint code information for 2027 model year vehicles.
Unknown Or Other 2026-09-15 · SubaruNet Announcement (C · Other
this announcement provides an update to all 2027 model year subaru warranty coverages for wear items and adjustments.
Unknown Or Other 2026-09-14 · 15-333-25R · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin contains illustrations of exchange components and their manufacturer as well as a description of the proper exchange procedure. this is an revised version of the original bulletin.
Electrical System 2026-09-14 · 15-304-22R · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin has been developed to outline the steps for gathering basic but essential information during diagnosis of infotainment concerns. this is an revised version of the original bulletin.
Electrical System 2026-08-20 · 15-308-23R · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this service information bulletin outlines a systematic procedure for diagnosing parasitic draw (dark/standby current) in vehicles experiencing battery drain when the ignition is off, leading to no-start conditions or frequent jump-starts.this is an revised version of the original bulletin.
Showing the 6 most recent of 115 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2011-08-17 · Engine And Engine Cooling:engine“white smoke when start up, and smoke in the oil when car is running, possible blown ring land due to weak design, compression test needed to tell. *kb…”
2010-06-23 · Air Bags:frontal · 300 mi“passenger air bag does not turn on when passenger sits on it. the passenger weighs 105 pounds but if someone from 120 pounds and up it turns on. the 105 pound passenger has to bounce up and down to get the air bag to turn on sometimes it works and sometimes it doesn't. *tr…”
2009-11-03 · Engine And Engine Cooling:engine · 10,300 mi“piston ringland failure after 10k miles on brand new 2009 subaru impreza sti. entire engine being replaced by subaru under warranty. *tr…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.