Complaints over time
Complaints about the 2026 Subaru Impreza by year filed
Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Model year
2026 Subaru Impreza
Hatchback, gasoline, AWD/All-Wheel Drive, built in Japan. Owner complaints on file from Jul 2, 2026 to Jul 2, 2026.
Recall campaigns covering this model year0No recall campaign lists this model year
Owner complaints1Below the median 2026 hatchback
Severity index0.02026 hatchbacks average 18.3
First 24 monthsOpenWindow has not closed yet
Components
100% of complaints about the 2026 Subaru Impreza name wheels
Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls
No recall campaign lists the 2026 Subaru Impreza
Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints
What owners reported about the 2026 Subaru Impreza
The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.
1 complaint on file, page 1 of 1.
- Filed Jul 2, 2026Failure Jul 1, 2026North Waterboro, MEWheels
In 2023 I leased a Subaru Impreza base model for 3 years and found Subaru no longer includes a spare tire, and only has a kit. This means paying to be towed to a service center when I could have a spare tire loaded by AAA. I bought myself a spare Firestone P225/40 R16 in event I needed it. 2025 State inspection found that all four tires had treads worn and I needed to get the tires replaced under warranty which Subaru did for me. 2026, I went to renew my lease and thee base model is no longer sold. A wider R18 trim car is sold, with a minimum $70 higher paying lease, and still no spare included. The dealer will not swap tires for me, despite doing so under warranty when the inspection failed. I'm concerned if I do get a flat, I'll be forced to pay towing and wait for ordering tires just for one flat. As a safety issue, all cars need spare tires, not kits. Subaru has stopped offer that safety feature. Waiting for a tow in the middle of the night makes driving risky with potential running into deer and animals to total my car. If a spare was available, I wouldn't have that risk. I'd just need to replace the tire. Please convince Subaru to replace the tire I bought with one that will fit my renewed lease car as a safety recall issue. They should offer spares for all cars. No accident has happened yet. I want to be ready in case I do get a flat.
NHTSA complaint 11747927
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations
NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year
Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins
46 manufacturer communications cover this model year
Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.
- 10-107-26 Aug 31, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulletin announces design changes to the front seat bottom heat unit. - 16-158-26 Aug 20, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulletin provides guidance when diagnosing chain slip, judder, shudder, and hesitation concerns on the TR580 model CVT transmissions used in the models listed. - 15-341-26 Aug 20, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulletin announces a design change to the cord assembly that connects the Center Infotainment Display (CID) to the CCU, addressing reports of CID screen flickering. - 16-154-25R Aug 20, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This Service Information Bulletin announces the release of a new diagnostic assistance application for TR690 and TR580 CVT-equipped vehicles. This is an revised version of the original bulletin. - 15-308-23R Aug 20, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This Service Information Bulletin outlines a systematic procedure for diagnosing parasitic draw (dark/standby current) in vehicles experiencing battery drain when the ignition is off, leading to no-start conditions or frequent jump-starts.This is an revised… - SubaruNet Announcement (C Aug 21, 2026 · Other
This Announcement provides diagnostic assistance for CVT issues. - 15-305-22R Aug 20, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulletin announces a reprogramming file availability and provides a software update installation procedure to optimize the new Gen 4.5 Denso CP1.5 Audio and Navigation head units utilized in the models listed. This is an revised version of the original… - 15-304-22R Aug 13, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This Bulletin has been developed to outline the steps for gathering basic but essential information during diagnosis of Infotainment concerns. (This is an revised version of the original bulletin.) - Article Locator Aug 5, 2026 · Other
Techtips newsletter locator index. - 07-231-26 Aug 5, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulletin announces the service procedure for battery replacement on 2025-2026MY Impreza and Crosstrek. - 15-333-25R Aug 1, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulletin contains illustrations of exchange components and their manufacturer as well as a description of the proper exchange procedure. This is an revised version of the original bulletin - 04-31-26 Jul 23, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulletin announces the diagnostic procedure to be performed before the service manual. - 15-311-23R Jul 15, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulletin provides instruction for use (FOTA) of a new reprogramming procedure to optimize the Denso Gen 4.5 Audio and Navigation system utilized in the models listed. (This is an revised version of the original bulletin). - 02-193-24R Jun 30, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulletin provides updated parts information and a service procedure to follow for removing accumulated carbon deposits from fuel injectors and internal engine components (e.g. intake valves and / or manifold, and combustion chambers). (This is an revis… - 09-74-21R Jun 26, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulletin provides updated parts information and a service procedure to follow for removing accumulated carbon deposits from fuel injectors and internal engine components (e.g. intake valves and / or manifold, and combustion chambers). (This is an revis… - 18-242-26R Jun 23, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulletin announces a change in the seat belt warning buzzer intervals in the inspection procedure found in the Service Manual. (This is an revised version of the original bulletin.) - SubaruNet Annoucement (E Jun 12, 2026 · Other
This announcement is requesting retailer staff to retain the EyeSight protective hood covers from Generation 4 EyeSight cameras. - 07-241-26 Jun 11, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This Service Information Bulletin was developed to provide removal and installation tips to be followed when working with EyeSight Stereo Cameras. - 18-243-26 Jun 11, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulletin announces the elimination of oil spacers from both left- and right side camshaft carriers on FB2.5 engines. - 06-97-26R Jun 11, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
"This bulletin announces a design change to the front brake pads with a new friction material and shape that is intended to enhance the removal of rust and debris that can accumulate on the rotor surface, causing unevenness.(This is an revised version of th… - 18-240-26 Jun 1, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
"This bulletin provides a new diagnostic procedure for vehicles equipped with a Denso CP 1, 1.5 and 2.5 head units to provide an enhanced version of the troubleshooting steps for Sound does not come out from the speaker." - 01-167-08R May 18, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulletin contains additional information for recommended materials listed in the Service Manuals for individual models. - 12-249-23R May 13, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulletin announces the recommended cleaning procedures to followed when encountering vehicles with long time exposure to pollen on painted surfaces on vehicles imported from Japan. - SubaruNet Announcement (R May 4, 2026 · Other
This announcement provides information on the remanufactured CVT transmission program. - 18-230-26 May 1, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulletin announces the diagnostic procedures to be used when DTCs B1571(REFERENCE CODE INCOMPATIBILITY IMMOBILIZER CM TO ECM) and B1572(IMM CIRCUIT EXCEPT ANTENNA CIRCUIT) are detected by Keyless Access with Push Button Start(KACM). - 06-97-26 Apr 30, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulletin announces a design change to the front brake pads which have been redesigned with a new friction material and shape to enhance the removal of rust and debris that can accumulate on the rotor surface, causing unevenness. - 03-97-26 Apr 24, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulletin announces the service manual correction regarding clutch master cylinder reservoir service procedures. - 01-167-08R Apr 24, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulletin contains additional information for recommended materials listed in the Service Manuals for individual models. - 05-97-26 Apr 20, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This Bulletin provides the diagnostic procedures to be followed when addressing customer concerns of steering wheel/vehicle body vibration when driving at highway speeds when tire/wheel balance is suspected. - 07-240-26R Apr 30, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This Service Information Bulletin was developed to provide interim guidance for vehicles exhibiting DTC B2A20. - 15-219-18R Mar 16, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulletin contains information to help when attempting to complete the STARLINK Telematics subscription process, an Error Code 202 and / or 204 may occur preventing the process from completing successfully - SubaruNet Announcement (A Mar 4, 2026 · Other
This announcement provides information on the use of aftermarket services or tools for programming immobilizer keys/fobs. - 10-105-25R Mar 26, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulletin announces the new procedure and Warranty Fail Code for FirstTime air conditioning (A/C) performance concerns possibly resulting from an undetected A/C refrigerant leak. - 01-167-08R Mar 26, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulletin contains additional information for recommended materials listed in the Service Manuals for individual models. - 07-240-26R Feb 25, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This Service Information Bulletin was developed to provide interim guidance for 2026 model year vehicles exhibiting DTC B2A20 with gen 4 Telematics. - 10-105-25R Feb 6, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulletin announces the new procedure and Warranty Fail Code for FirstTime air conditioning (A/C) performance concerns possibly resulting from an undetected A/C refrigerant leak. - 15-305-22R Jan 20, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
The following information announces reprogramming file availability and provides a software update installation procedure to optimize the new Gen 4.5 Denso CP1.5 Audio and Navigation head units utilized in the models listed. - Subaru Tech Tips Special Jan 15, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This Subaru service and technical support line newsletter provides information on the next phase of TechShare. - 15-300-22R Jan 12, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This Bulletin provides the diagnostic procedure for the STARLINK® Remote Engine Start (RES). - Subarunet Announcement (E Jan 12, 2026 · Other
This announcement has been created to address difficulties with software updates on Subaru Select Monitors with DST-010 interface firmware has been updated. - 18-229-25 Dec 12, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulletin announces a new diagnostic procedure for the wireless charger. - 18-226-25R Dec 8, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This Service Information Bulletin provides the Service Manual Correction to the diagnostic procedure for DTC B2A16 (Immobilizer Key Collation Diagnosis). - 15-333-25 Dec 2, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulletin contains illustrations of exchange components and their manufacturer as well as a description of the proper exchange procedure. - Subaru Tech Tips (Article Nov 20, 2025 · Other
Subaru service article locator. - Subaru Tech Tips (Article Nov 20, 2025 · Other
Subaru service article locator. - 15-305-22R Nov 14, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulletin announces reprogramming file that provides a software update installation procedure to optimize the new Gen 4.5 Denso CP1.5 Audio and Navigation head units utilized in the models listed.
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.