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2018 Subaru Impreza Exterior Lighting Problems

NHTSA component category: EXTERIOR LIGHTING · data through 07/12/2026

64Exterior Lighting complaints
43%Of all 149 complaints
#1Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How exterior lighting ranks on this vehicle

EXTERIOR LIGHTING64 · 43%
VISIBILITY/WIPER33 · 22.1%
Unspecified / other25 · 16.8%
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM12 · 8.1%
ENGINE11 · 7.4%

Share of the 149 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2018 Subaru Impreza overview page.

What owners report

“The contact owns a 2018 Subaru Impreza. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V624000 (Exterior Lighting) however, the part to do the recall…”NHTSA complaint 11557298 — filed 11/28/2023
“The contact owns a 2018 Subaru Impreza. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V624000 (Exterior Lighting) however, the part to do the recall…”NHTSA complaint 11555682 — filed 11/17/2023
“The contact owns a 2018 Subaru Impreza. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V624000 (Exterior Lighting) however, the part to do the recall…”NHTSA complaint 11555288 — filed 11/15/2023

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Exterior Lighting complaints by year filed

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2018 Subaru Impreza have exterior lighting problems?

Exterior Lighting is the most-reported problem area on the 2018 Subaru Impreza: 64 of 149 complaints on file (43%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2018 Subaru Impreza have in total?

149 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 5 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, 2 reported injuries, and 1 reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's exterior lighting category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the EXTERIOR LIGHTING category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.