2025 Subaru Impreza Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Aug 13, 2026 · 5 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Impreza years
Not enough data 30th of 32 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
5 out of 5 stars

Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 2025 Subaru Impreza. That ranks 30th out of 32 Impreza model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (2 complaints, 40%), typically at around 2,700 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

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Subaru Impreza (GU) at Auto Zürich 2023. Representative photo; appearance varies by model year. Photo: Alexander-93, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2025 Subaru Impreza problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Power Train2 · ~2,700 mi
Unknown or Other2
Engine1 · ~6,250 mi
Exterior Lighting1 · ~75 mi
Forward Collision Avoidance1
Lane Departure1
Service Brakes1 · ~6,250 mi
Steering1 · ~6,250 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Power Train240%2,700——
Unknown or Other240%———
Engine120%6,250——
Exterior Lighting120%75——
Forward Collision Avoidance120%———
Lane Departure120%———
Service Brakes120%6,250——
Steering120%6,250——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2026, with 3 complaints
2025: 2202522026: 320263

n = 5 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2025 Subaru Impreza recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2025 Subaru Impreza.

To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.

Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

On three separate occasions between August 2025 and June 2026, my car engine revved continuously and noisily, and acceleration was sluggish at best. During that time frame, I took it to two different dealerships (on four separate occasions) and an independent auto repair shop. None was able to…

Power Train · received Aug 13, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11756782

The contact owns a 2025 Subaru Impreza. The contact stated that while their son was driving approximately 45 MPH, a loud pop sound came from the right side of the engine department, and then the steering wheel seized. The driver attempted to apply the brakes; however, the brakes failed. The…

Service Brakes · received Apr 20, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11732323

The contact owns a 2025 Subaru Impreza. The contact stated that while driving at nighttime, the headlights failed to provide adequate illumination of the roadway ahead, reducing the driver's ability to see the roadway. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the headlights were raised; however…

Exterior Lighting · received Mar 6, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11722414

The contact owns a 2025 Subaru Impreza. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the Transmission Failure Communication warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed; however, the diagnosis was not available. Fault code: P1894 was…

Power Train · received Dec 12, 2025 · NHTSA complaint 11704720

So far I went to Herb Gordon Auto World in Silver Spring At least three times for the eyesight system that keeps malfunctioning and they said each time there's no codes and no sensor or system error light codes on. I called and talked to Subaru customer service three times and on the fourth time I…

Unknown or Other · received Sep 2, 2025 · NHTSA complaint 11684372

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2025 Subaru Impreza?

Owners most often report power train, unknown or other, engine problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 2 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2025 Subaru Impreza?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2025 Subaru Impreza a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Impreza model years, the 2025 has too little data to compare, and NHTSA rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall in crash tests. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.