2018 Subaru Impreza Exterior Lighting Problems
NHTSA component category: EXTERIOR LIGHTING · data through 07/12/2026
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
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
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Exterior Lighting complaints by year filed
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.