Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2017 Subaru Impreza has 7 recalls, 124 complaints, and a 5-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
7
Recalls
124
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
21V264000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Subaru Impreza and 2018-2019 Crosstrek vehicles. The Engine Control Module (ECM) may ...
19V744000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV)
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Impreza and 2018 Crosstrek vehicles equipped with an aluminum Positive Crankcase Venti...
19V745000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV)
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2017 Impreza vehicles equipped with an aluminum Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) valve. The...
19V743000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Impreza and 2018-2019 Crosstrek vehicles. The Engine Control Module (ECM) may continu...
17V216000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2017 Impreza vehicles. Winter fuels may vaporize prematurely in the fuel line, resulting in a r...
17V132000
BACK OVER PREVENTION: CAMERA SYSTEM
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2017 Impreza vehicles. Due to a software problem, the rearview camera display may not work prop...
22V624000
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Impreza vehicles. The left and right side reflex reflector and left side low beam ref...
Overall
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2017 Subaru Impreza SW AWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 20, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,VISIBILITY/WIPER | I noticed that visibility at night was poor. I was pulled over by the police and give a warning that... |
| Aug 5, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | After reading forums online and my own experience I’m convinced the Subaru sun visors are improperly... |
| Aug 2, 2025 | AIR BAGS,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | 1. Any and all airbags failed to deploy. The car is currently parked in my garage and is available f... |
| Apr 23, 2025 | AIR BAGS | The contact owned a 2017 Subaru Impreza. The contact stated that while driving 10 MPH, she crashed i... |
| Oct 28, 2024 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | The contact owns a 2017 Subaru Impreza. The contact stated that the "Check Headlight Assembly" messa... |
| Sep 21, 2024 | ENGINE,VISIBILITY/WIPER | I hit the guard rail going 35 mph on an exit ramp because of the low visibility because of the safet... |
| Aug 1, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING | Parked at a store. Car caught on fire while in store. Car had been parked approximately 10 minutes. ... |
| Apr 24, 2024 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | The contact owns a 2017 Subaru Impreza. The contact stated while driving 15 MPH, the vehicle began t... |
| Apr 5, 2024 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | The contact owns a 2017 Subaru Impreza. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: ... |
| Mar 29, 2024 | POWER TRAIN | The clutch release bearing seized while driving preventing the clutch from being depressed. The only... |
| Feb 14, 2024 | AIR BAGS | I was driving on the freeway and the all the airbags in my vehicle deployed, sides, front and under ... |
| Feb 2, 2024 | POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,WHEELS | Since new, maybe once a month, Cruise control idiot light comes on and flashes until car is turned o... |
| Dec 27, 2023 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I have NOT been on an accident or anything related, my complaint is about my car's current recall th... |
| Nov 30, 2023 | VISIBILITY/WIPER | I am logging a complaint regarding my Subaru Impreza 2017 windshield. I bought new in 2017, and it c... |
| Sep 18, 2023 | AIR BAGS | I was involved in an auto accident 9/18/2023. An SUV ran a red light and struck my care on the driv... |
| Sep 16, 2023 | WHEELS | The rear wheel bearing hubs continuously have to be replaced due to failure. I have 110,000 miles an... |
| Aug 20, 2023 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | The manufacturer has failed to remedy this safety recall in a timely manner. |
| Aug 18, 2023 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | From: [XXX] Date: August 18, 2023 Subject: Complaint Against Subaru for Faulty and Poor Quality W... |
| Jun 22, 2023 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | Brunswick Subaru refuses to do headlight recall. I was told there is no fix yet over 6 months ago. I... |
| May 26, 2023 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | The contact owns a 2017 Subaru Impreza. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: ... |