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US recalls (5)
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 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 and remedy
Risk: Reflectors that do not provide adequate illumination reduce the driver's ability to see and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery, fuel pump
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ascent, 2018 Forester, 2018-2020 Impreza, Legacy, Outback, 2018-2019 BRZ, WRX, and Toyota 86 vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
Risk and remedy
Risk: Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the low-pressure fuel pump, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 24, 2021. Subaru and Toyota owners may call customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRG-21.
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 continue to power the ignition coil after the engine is shut off, causing a short circuit.
Risk and remedy
Risk: A short circuit in the ignition coils may cause a stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will update the ECM software, replace the ignition coils and, if necessary, the front exhaust pipe, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning June 1, 2021. Owners can contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRE-21. Note: This recall includes all vehicles previously repaired under Recall 19V743.
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 continue to power the ignition coil after the engine is shut off, which could result in a short circuit and blown fuse.
Risk and remedy
Risk: If a short circuit occurs while driving, the vehicle may stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will update the ECM software and inspect and replace the ignition coil, as necessary, free of charge. In addition, on vehicles with confirmed ignition coil damage and a certain stored diagnostic trouble code (DTC), Subaru will replace the front exhaust pipe, free of charge. The recall began December 4, 2019. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WUQ-02.
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system, emission control
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Impreza and 2018 Crosstrek vehicles equipped with an aluminum Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) valve. The PCV valve may come apart, allowing the separated components to enter the engine, possibly resulting in a loss of power while driving.
Risk and remedy
Risk: An unexpected loss of power while driving can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the PCV valve, free of charge. If the PCV valve has separated and the components cannot be found, the engine will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began December 2, 2019. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WUP-01.
Canadian recalls (5)
Show 5 Canadian recalls
Lights and instruments
2022-09-23 · campaign 2022-538
Issue:
On certain vehicles, the side reflex reflectors in the headlamp assemblies may not reflect enough light at some viewing angles. Additionally, the low beam reflector in the left headlamp may not reflect light correctly. As a result, the reflectors may not meet the requirements of Canadian regulations.
Note: This recall only affects vehicles equipped with halogen headlamps.
Safety Risk:
Reflex reflectors that do not reflect enough light may make the vehicle less visible to other road users. A low beam that is not reflected correctly could cause glare for oncoming drivers. Both issues could increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
Subaru will notify owners by mail. The corrective actions for this recall are under development.
Fuel system
2021-07-29 · campaign 2021-466
Issue:
On certain vehicles, the low-pressure fuel pump could fail. If this happens, then engine may run rough or may not start and the check engine light may turn on. This could also result in a sudden loss of engine power while driving.
Safety Risk:
A sudden loss of engine power could increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
Subaru will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to replace the fuel pump.
Electrical
2021-04-15 · campaign 2021-228
Issue:
On certain vehicles, the engine control module (ECM) may have been programmed incorrectly. As a result, the internal temperature of the ignition coils may increase. This could cause a short circuit and a blown fuse. This may result in a sudden loss of engine power with an inability to immediately restart.
Note: This recall replaces WUQ-02 (Transport Canada recall 2019-526). Vehicles that were repaired under that recall also require this repair.
Safety Risk:
A sudden loss of engine power could increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
Subaru will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to reprogram the ECM if necessary, and replace the ignition coils. On vehicles with ignition coil damage, if a certain trouble code (DTC) is stored, the front exhaust pipe will also be replaced.
Engine
2019-10-17 · campaign 2019-525
Issue:
On certain vehicles, the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) valve could fail. If you continue to operate the vehicle after this happens, pieces of the PCV valve may enter the engine and cause an engine failure.
Safety Risk:
A sudden loss of engine power could increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
Subaru will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to replace the PCV valve. Additionally, the replaced PCV valve will be inspected. If the valve is found to have separated, the separator cover and oil pan will be removed. If the separated parts are not located, the engine short block assembly will be replaced.
Engine
2019-10-17 · campaign 2019-526
This recall was replaced by Transport Canada Recall No. 2021-228.
Issue:
On certain vehicles, the engine control unit (ECU) may have been programmed incorrectly. As a result, the internal temperature of the ignition coils may increase. This could cause a short circuit and a blown fuse. This may result in a sudden loss of engine power with an inability to restart.
Safety Risk:
A sudden loss of engine power could increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
Subaru will notify owners by mail and instruct them to take their vehicle to a dealer to reprogram the ECU and inspect the ignition coils. If ignition coil damage is found, the ignition coil will be replaced. On vehicles with ignition coil damage, if a certain trouble code (DTC) is stored, the front exhaust pipe will also be replaced.
Owner complaints (152)
Owners filed 152 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Subaru Impreza (5 crashes, 1 fires, 2 injuries, 1 deaths reported). Among 35 model years of this model, it ranks #6 for the most complaints (median 56).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Exterior lighting | 64 | |
| Visibility/wiper | 34 | |
| Unknown or other | 25 | |
| Electrical system | 12 | |
| Engine | 11 | |
| Structure | 6 | |
| Visibility | 6 | |
| Power train | 5 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2018 Subaru Impreza.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2018 Subaru Impreza 4 DR AWD | 5★ | 5★ | 5★ | 5★ |
| 2018 Subaru Impreza SW AWD | 5★ | 5★ | 5★ | 5★ |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2018 Subaru Impreza version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| Impreza 4-Door 2.0 L Manual 5-spd | 24 | 32 | 27 | $2,500 |
| Impreza 4-Door 2.0 L Automatic (AV-S7) | 28 | 38 | 32 | $2,100 |
| Impreza 5-Door 2.0 L Manual 5-spd | 24 | 31 | 26 | $2,600 |
| Impreza 5-Door 2.0 L Automatic (AV-S7) | 28 | 37 | 31 | $2,150 |
| Impreza Sport 4-Door 2.0 L Manual 5-spd | 23 | 31 | 26 | $2,600 |
| Impreza Sport 4-Door 2.0 L Automatic (AV-S7) | 27 | 36 | 30 | $2,250 |
| Impreza Sport 5-Door 2.0 L Manual 5-spd | 22 | 30 | 25 | $2,700 |
| Impreza Sport 5-Door 2.0 L Automatic (AV-S7) | 27 | 35 | 30 | $2,250 |
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