Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/12/2026
High complaint levelIts most-reported problem — Exterior Lighting — runs 5.4× the fleet median for that category across the 720 model-years tracked on this site.
191Complaints
5Recalls
6Crashes
1Fires
5Injured
0Deaths
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
Is this problem acknowledged?
The most-reported problem — Exterior Lighting (33% of complaints) — is covered by 1 NHTSA recall campaign.
Exterior Lighting complaints here are 5.4× the median for that category across the 720 model-years tracked on this site.
Complaint category
Reports
Official status
Reference
Exterior Lighting
63 · 33%
Recalled
Recall 22V624000
Visibility/wiper
55 · 28.8%
not available
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Electrical System
19 · 9.9%
Recalled
Recall 21V264000 · Recall 19V743000
Engine
8 · 4.2%
not available
—
Service Brakes
7 · 3.7%
not available
—
Fuel/propulsion System
6 · 3.1%
Recalled
Recall 21V587000 · Recall 20V218000
Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Percentages are the share of the 191 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.
If the low pressure fuel pump fails, the engine may stall without the ability to restart the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Reflectors that do not provide adequate illumination reduce the driver's ability to see and increase the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Park itPark outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What owners report
“The manufacturer has a recall for front headlights not being bright enough and causing a danger to drivers. I no longer feel safe driving my…”NHTSA complaint 11528645 — filed 06/24/2023 · EXTERIOR LIGHTING
“The contact owns a 2019 Subaru Impreza. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V624000 (Exterior Lighting) however, the part to do the recall…”NHTSA complaint 11528291 — filed 06/22/2023 · EXTERIOR LIGHTING
“The contact owns a 2019 Subaru Impreza. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V624000 (Exterior Lighting) however, the part to do the recall…”NHTSA complaint 11526856 — filed 06/13/2023 · EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Complaint trend by year filed
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2019 Subaru Impreza?
Exterior lighting issues are the most-reported category, cited in 63 of 191 NHTSA complaints (33%), followed by visibility/wiper (55), unspecified/other issues (25), electrical system (19). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How many complaints does the 2019 Subaru Impreza have?
191 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Of those, 6 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, and 5 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.
Does the 2019 Subaru Impreza have any recalls?
Yes — 5 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 21V587000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Has NHTSA acted on the 2019 Subaru Impreza's reported problems?
Recall or investigation data is partly unavailable for this vehicle right now — check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the authoritative answer.
Is a complaint proof of a defect?
No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.
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.
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