2025 Subaru Impreza problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Steering (1) · Power Train (1) · Exterior Lighting:headlights (1)
🧭 Reliability snapshot
Compared against other Subaru Impreza model years — complaint volume vs the model's median year, recalls and severity. How we score →
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (141)
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 141 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-08-13 · Unknown Or Other“on three separate occasions between august 2025 and june 2026, my car engine revved continuously and noisily, and acceleration was sluggish at best. during that time frame, i took it to two different dealerships (on four separate occasions) and an independent auto repair shop. none was able to duplicate the problem, but on my third visit to a dea…”
2026-04-20 · Steering · 6,250 mi · 💥 crash“the contact owns a 2025 subaru impreza. the contact stated that while their son was driving approximately 45 mph, a loud pop sound came from the right side of the engine department, and then the steering wheel seized. the driver attempted to apply the brakes; however, the brakes failed. the vehicle ended up crashing into a nearby pole post. the air…”
2026-03-06 · Exterior Lighting:headlights · 75 mi“the contact owns a 2025 subaru impreza. the contact stated that while driving at nighttime, the headlights failed to provide adequate illumination of the roadway ahead, reducing the driver's ability to see the roadway. the vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the headlights were raised; however, the contact stated that the failure worsened while …”
2025-12-12 · Power Train · 2,700 mi“the contact owns a 2025 subaru impreza. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the transmission failure communication warning light illuminated. the vehicle was taken to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed; however, the diagnosis was not available. fault code: p1894 was retrieved. in addition, the contact stated that the vehicl…”
2025-09-02 · Unknown Or Other“so far i went to herb gordon auto world in silver spring at least three times for the eyesight system that keeps malfunctioning and they said each time there's no codes and no sensor or system error light codes on. i called and talked to subaru customer service three times and on the fourth time i was told to go to another subaru dealer and have it…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.