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US recalls (1)
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.
Canadian recalls (2)
Show 2 Canadian recalls
Tires
2021-04-07 · campaign 2021-209
Issue:
Certain vehicles were built with tires that may have been cured too long. As a result, the sidewall could crack or the tread and belts could separate. This could cause a tire failure and lead to sudden loss of air pressure.
Note: This recall only affects certain 16 inch Continental tires, with specific date codes and mould numbers.
Safety Risk:
A tire failure could cause a loss of control and increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
Subaru will notify the owners by mail and instruct them to take the vehicle to a dealer to inspect all four tires. If one tire is affected, all four tires will be replaced.
Tires
2020-11-02 · campaign 2020-521 · 717 vehicles
Issue:
Certain vehicles were built with tires that may have been cured too long. As a result, the sidewall could crack or the tread and belts could separate. This could cause a tire failure and lead to sudden loss of air pressure.
Note: This recall only affects vehicles equipped with certain Continental tires, with a date code of 2420 and mold number 416290.
Safety Risk:
A tire failure could cause a loss of control and 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 inspect all four tires. If one tire is affected, all four tires will be replaced
Owner complaints (85)
Owners filed 85 complaints with NHTSA about the 2020 Subaru Impreza (2 crashes, 2 fires, 2 injuries reported). Among 35 model years of this model, it ranks #11 for the most complaints (median 56).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Visibility/wiper | 52 | |
| Unknown or other | 17 | |
| Service brakes | 5 | |
| Visibility | 4 | |
| Electrical system | 4 | |
| Engine | 3 | |
| Forward collision avoidance | 3 | |
| Air bags | 3 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2020 Subaru Impreza.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2020 Subaru Impreza 4 DR AWD | 5★ | 5★ | 5★ | 5★ |
| 2020 Subaru Impreza SW AWD | 5★ | 5★ | 5★ | 5★ |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2020 Subaru Impreza version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| Impreza 4-Door 2.0 L Manual 5-spd | 23 | 31 | 26 | $2,600 |
| Impreza 4-Door 2.0 L Automatic (AV-S7) | 28 | 36 | 31 | $2,150 |
| Impreza 5-Door 2.0 L Manual 5-spd | 24 | 31 | 26 | $2,600 |
| Impreza 5-Door 2.0 L Automatic (AV-S7) | 28 | 36 | 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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Canada's Vehicle Recalls Database (contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada).
Recalls updated 2026-10-30.