2019 Subaru Impreza Exterior Lighting Problems
Owners have filed 63 complaints with NHTSA about exterior lighting problems on the 2019 Subaru Impreza, 32% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 20,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “exterior lighting contacted” (33% of reports).
- 63exterior lighting complaints
- 20,000median miles at failure
- 1mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 1related recalls
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Exterior lighting contacted: mentioned in 21 of 63 complaints (33%)
At what mileage do exterior lighting problems happen?
Based on 9 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 63 complaints, 1 mention a crash.
Subaru Impreza exterior lighting complaints by model year
| Model year | Exterior Lighting complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Impreza | 1 | 20% | 75 |
| 2024 Impreza | 2 | 6% | — |
| 2022 Impreza | 1 | 7% | — |
| 2020 Impreza | 1 | 1% | 1,000 |
| 2019 Impreza | 63 | 32% | 20,000 |
| 2018 Impreza | 64 | 42% | 21,000 |
| 2017 Impreza | 32 | 26% | 57,264 |
| 2016 Impreza | 4 | 5% | 38,000 |
| 2015 Impreza | 1 | 1% | 700 |
| 2014 Impreza | 1 | 1% | 42,500 |
| 2013 Impreza | 7 | 3% | 74,108 |
| 2012 Impreza | 4 | 2% | 118,889 |
| 2009 Impreza | 3 | 3% | 39,000 |
| 2008 Impreza | 4 | 2% | 40,000 |
| 2007 Impreza | 1 | 1% | 105,000 |
| 2006 Impreza | 2 | 4% | 9,959 |
| 2004 Impreza | 1 | 1% | 5,651 |
| 2003 Impreza | 1 | 2% | — |
| 2002 Impreza | 2 | 1% | 53,250 |
| 2000 Impreza | 2 | 5% | — |
| 1998 Impreza | 2 | 7% | — |
| 1997 Impreza | 1 | 3% | — |
| 1995 Impreza | 2 | 4% | — |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Exterior lighting:headlights
Problem: Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Impreza vehicles. The left and right side reflex reflector and left side low beam reflector may inadequately reflect light. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Risk: Reflectors that do not provide adequate illumination reduce the driver's ability to see and increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the front headlamp assemblies, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 15, 2023. Owners may contact Subaru's customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRG-22.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
I attempted to get a safety recall (headlamp assembly defect) addressed at my local Subaru dealership. The vehicle is still under warranty, and I was told I may be able to get a loaner or rental. However, when I arrived, I was informed that the dealership only has 9 loaners and does not offer…
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 repair was unavailable. The local dealer was contacted, and it was confirmed that the part was not available. The contact stated that…
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 repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2019 Subaru Imprezas have exterior lighting problems?
No. NHTSA has 63 owner complaints about exterior lighting for the 2019 Subaru Impreza (32% of the 194 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2019 Subaru Impreza exterior lighting?
Yes: 1 safety recall list exterior lighting. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do exterior lighting problems start?
The median reported mileage is 20,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about exterior lighting problems on the 2019 Subaru Impreza?
The most frequent phrase is “exterior lighting contacted”, in 21 of 63 complaints.
Other 2019 Subaru Impreza problems
See all 2019 Subaru Impreza problems or exterior lighting problems across all Impreza years.