Subaru Impreza 2024 recalls, problems, complaints and safety
NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls issued for the Subaru Impreza 2024 and 32 complaints filed by owners. It has 54% fewer complaints than the average Subaru Impreza from 2016–2025 (70 per year).
These are recalls issued for this model and year, not for your specific car. A car may already be repaired or may not be included. Confirm with your VIN on NHTSA.
Own or buying a Subaru Impreza 2024? Enter its VIN to see its exact trim and engine, and confirm on NHTSA whether its recalls were repaired.
Recalls issued for the Subaru Impreza 2024
Powertrain and transmission
NHTSA campaign 23V754000 · 2023-11-09
What happens
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.
Consequence
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.
Remedy
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.
The repair is free at any dealer of the brand.
Electrical system
NHTSA campaign 23V551000 · 2023-08-04
What happens
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.
Consequence
A short circuit may cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
The repair is free at any dealer of the brand.
Complaints from other owners
32 complaints filed with NHTSA by owners of this model.
3 with a crash · 2 with a fire · 3 injuries
Most reported problems on the Subaru Impreza 2024
- Forward collision avoidance: 6 (19% of complaints)
- Brakes: 5 (16% of complaints)
- Suspension: 5 (16% of complaints)
- Visibility (glass and mirrors): 4 (13% of complaints)
- Steering: 4 (13% of complaints)
Complaints are written by owners and NHTSA doesn't verify each one. They're useful to spot trends.
What to check before buying a Subaru Impreza 2024
- Confirm by VIN on NHTSA that the recalls on this list were repaired.
- Ask whether the system braked on its own for no reason ("phantom braking") and whether software updates are pending.
- Brake hard somewhere safe: the car shouldn't pull to one side and the pedal shouldn't sink; check rotors and pads.
- Listen for clunks over bumps and see whether one side sits lower.
- Get an inspection from an independent mechanic before paying.
Safety rating (NCAP)
| Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Subaru Impreza SW AWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
Subaru Impreza recalls by year
- 2016 : 1 recall · 75 complaints
- 2017 : 7 recalls · 125 complaints
- 2018 : 5 recalls · 151 complaints
- 2019 : 5 recalls · 194 complaints
- 2020 : 1 recall · 85 complaints
- 2021 : 2 recalls · 14 complaints
- 2022 : 1 recall · 14 complaints
- 2023 : 2 recalls · 4 complaints
- 2024 : 2 recalls · 32 complaints
- 2025 : 0 recalls · 5 complaints
Guides for this check
Frequently asked questions
How many recalls does the Subaru Impreza 2024 have?
NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls issued for the Subaru Impreza 2024. That doesn't mean every car has them open: confirm with the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. The repair is free at the dealer.
What is the most common problem with the Subaru Impreza 2024?
In complaints filed with NHTSA, the most mentioned component is: forward collision avoidance (6 of 32 complaints). Complaints aren't verified one by one, but they show trends.
Model-level information from official NHTSA sources. Confirm by VIN on NHTSA. Not a substitute for a mechanical inspection.
Last updated: October 23, 2026. Sources: NHTSA vPIC (decoding), NHTSA Recalls, NHTSA Complaints and NHTSA NCAP (5-Star Safety Ratings).