2024 Subaru Impreza problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Wheels (4) · Visibility:rearview Mirrors/Devices:exterior (4) · Visibility/Wiper (4)
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Safety recalls (2)
Power Train:driveline:driveshaft 2023-11-09 · campaign 23V754000 · 4,701 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Fix: 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.
Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel 2023-08-04 · campaign 23V551000 · 35,357 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Fix: 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.
Service bulletins (217)
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.
Power Train 2026-09-28 · SubaruNet Announcement (T · Other
this announcement provides information on an enhancement of the techshare cvt diagnostic assitance application.
Unknown Or Other 2026-09-18 · 13-109-26 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin provides paint code information for 2027 model year vehicles.
Electrical System 2026-09-18 · 18-244-26 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
"this bulletin announces additional troubleshooting steps for the following dtcs: dtc c1956: rh actuator circuit dtc c1957: lh actuator circuit"
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.
Visibility/Wiper 2026-09-15 · 12-268-25R · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin announces a repair procedure developed to address cases of the driver side mirror glass vibrating at highway speeds.this is an revised version of the original bulletin.
Showing the 6 most recent of 217 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-09-17 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 41,000 mi · 💥 crash“the contact owns a 2024 subaru impreza. the contact stated that while driving 45 mph, the brake pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to stop as intended. the contact stated that there was no resistance in the brake pedal, and the vehicle was uncontrollable. the vehicle independently accelerated and crashed into a vehicle, which then cra…”
2026-08-28 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 40,000 mi · 💥 crash“the contact owned a 2024 subaru impreza. the contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to stop as intended. the contact stated that the brake pedal went to the floor with no resistance. no warning lights illuminated. the vehicle independently accelerated and rear-ended ano…”
2026-07-19 · Structure:body“while driving at various speeds, my vehicle consistently produces a clicking noise from the upper right-rear c-pillar area. the noise is most noticeable when the vehicle body twists slightly during normal driving, such as when traveling over uneven pavement, entering driveways, or making turns. the condition has persisted and is repeatable. the ve…”
2026-07-05 · Service Brakes“on sunday july 5th at approximately 4:10pm the vehicle experienced an unexpected pre-collision braking activation at approximately 25 mph. a vehicle was approximately 40 feet ahead and there was no imminent collision. the vehicle automatically applied the brakes aggressively.…”
2026-04-17 · Visibility:rearview Mirrors/Devices:exterior“my base level 2024 subaru impreza , while driving, has a vibration and shake in the drivers side rearview mirror at speeds over 25 mph, making it difficult to see clearly behind my vehicle. vibration was present as a new vehicle and have reported issue to service advisor at sport subaru of orlando florida as a new vehicle owner.…”
2026-04-11 · Fuel/Propulsion System“the fuel tank is leaking at molded seam making the vehicle undriveable and a fire safety hazard. contacting dealer monday morning. …”
2026-03-27 · Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection“my entire dash went out. nothing worked. this car has only 3500 miles on it. i got danger signs and it said to stop driving the car. danger. i also got messages in my e-mail i think from starlink to stop driving the car and bring it in to service. it was dangerous. service had it for two weeks. they didn't know what to do. they asked if i did somet…”
2026-03-16 · Tires · 32,583 mi“225 40 r18 all four of my tires have a crack thats on the side wall that goes around the whole tire took it to my dealership and they said that it was defective and that i couldn't drive my vehicle like that…”
2026-03-04 · Power Train“i own a 2024 subaru impreza (base trim, fb24 engine). the engine has developed repeated oil leaks into the spark plug wells due to failed spark plug tube seals / valve cover sealing on the same engine. the first occurrence was around 24,000 miles. the dealer found engine oil in the spark plug tubes, diagnosed leaking spark plug tube seals (and/or …”
2026-01-28 · Wheels“part 1 today is january, 28, 2026 how it all started. my appointment was tuesday, june 10th, 2025 at 10:15 am. during my last oil change, i was informed by chris that an alignment would be needed to correct the rear passenger wheel showing -2.4 camber. i asked chris could i go ahead and schedule the service repair now. chris replied, you will h…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.