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2018 Subaru Impreza

Gas
Midsize Cars
8 EPA-rated configurations
Data refreshed 2026-09-11
D
Safety Signal
60 / 100 from the NHTSA recall record
RecallsNHTSA campaigns5
Complaintsowner reports to NHTSA149
Crash ratingNHTSA overall5★
Fuel economybest combined, EPA32 mpg
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The 2018 Subaru Impreza is sold in the U.S. as a gas midsize car with 8 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Impreza 4-Door, is EPA-rated at 32 mpg combined. NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for this model year, which gives it a Safety Signal grade of D. Owners have filed 149 complaints, most often about the exterior lighting. NHTSA crash-tested it at 5 stars overall.

Specs & fuel economy

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov
ConfigurationPowertrainDriveEngine / motorCityHwyCombAnnual fuel*
Impreza 4-DoorGasAWD2.0L 4-cyl283832$1,950
Impreza 5-DoorGasAWD2.0L 4-cyl283731$2,000
Impreza Sport 4-DoorGasAWD2.0L 4-cyl273630$2,100
Impreza Sport 5-DoorGasAWD2.0L 4-cyl273530$2,100
Impreza 4-DoorGasAWD2.0L 4-cyl243227$2,300
Impreza 5-DoorGasAWD2.0L 4-cyl243126$2,400
Impreza Sport 4-DoorGasAWD2.0L 4-cyl233126$2,400
Impreza Sport 5-DoorGasAWD2.0L 4-cyl223025$2,500

*EPA estimate at 15,000 miles/year at EPA reference fuel and electricity prices. fueleconomy.gov record ids: 38877, 38891, 38879, 38893, 38876, 38890, 38878, 38892.

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Recalls (5)

Source: NHTSA recall database
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Exterior Lighting

WRG-22
188,397 vehicles
ProblemSubaru 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."RiskReflectors that do not provide adequate illumination reduce the driver's ability to see and increase the risk of a crash.FixDealers 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.
NHTSA campaign 22V624000reported Aug 12, 2022Subaru of America, Inc.
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Fuel System, Gasoline

WRG-21
175,968 vehicles
ProblemSubaru 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.RiskFuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.FixDealers 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.
NHTSA campaign 21V587000reported Jul 29, 2021Subaru of America, Inc.
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Engine And Engine Cooling

WRE-21
466,205 vehicles
ProblemSubaru 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.RiskA short circuit in the ignition coils may cause a stall, increasing the risk of a crash.FixSubaru 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.
NHTSA campaign 21V264000reported Apr 15, 2021Subaru of America, Inc.
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Electrical System

WUQ-02
466,205 vehicles
ProblemSubaru 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.RiskIf a short circuit occurs while driving, the vehicle may stall, increasing the risk of a crash.FixSubaru 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.
NHTSA campaign 19V743000reported Oct 18, 2019Subaru of America, Inc.
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Engine And Engine Cooling

WUP-01
205,000 vehicles
ProblemSubaru 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.RiskAn unexpected loss of power while driving can increase the risk of a crash.FixSubaru 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.
NHTSA campaign 19V744000reported Oct 17, 2019Subaru of America, Inc.

Owner complaints

Source: NHTSA complaint database
149complaints filed

5 involved a crash · 1 a fire · 2 injuries · 1 deaths reported

Filed per year: 2018: 8 · 2019: 8 · 2020: 23 · 2021: 15 · 2022: 14 · 2023: 52 · 2024: 23 · 2025: 3 · 2026: 3

Most-cited components

Exterior Lighting64
Visibility/Wiper33
Unspecified25
Electrical System12
Engine11
Structure6

What owners describe

“The contact owns a 2018 Subaru Impreza. The contact stated that upon entering the vehicle, he noticed that a vertical crack had formed on the bottom passenger’s side windshield. The crack quickly extended approximately 30 inches. The contact stated that the crack obstructed his vision while driving at various speeds.…”Jan 4, 2023 · Visibility · NHTSA owner report
“My car was involved in an accident and one headlight was smashed. I found out from my body shop that was my car was recalled and they have no way to fix my headlight. I called Subaru and they told me that the body shop could just put another head light in. But when I talked to the body shop, they cannot just put a head…”Dec 27, 2022 · Exterior Lighting · NHTSA owner report
“The contact owns a 2018 Subaru Impreza. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V624000 (Exterior Lighting) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The local dealer was contacted, and it was confirmed that the part was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had …”Dec 19, 2022 · Exterior Lighting · NHTSA owner report

Complaint counts are raw owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects, and scale with how many were sold. Use them to spot patterns, not to rank.

Crash ratings

Source: NHTSA NCAP
ConfigurationOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover risk
4 DR AWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★10%
SW AWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★10%

NHTSA New Car Assessment Program.

Other Impreza model years

A

2026 Subaru Impreza

0 recalls · 1 complaints

A

2025 Subaru Impreza

0 recalls · 5 complaints

B

2024 Subaru Impreza

2 recalls · 31 complaints

B

2023 Subaru Impreza

2 recalls · 4 complaints

A

2022 Subaru Impreza

1 recalls · 12 complaints

C

2021 Subaru Impreza

2 recalls · 14 complaints

A

2020 Subaru Impreza

1 recalls · 85 complaints

D

2019 Subaru Impreza

5 recalls · 194 complaints

Sources & method

Safety Signal starts every model-year at 100 and subtracts points per open NHTSA recall campaign by severity: critical 15 (fire risk, park-outside or do-not-drive advisories), high 8 (brakes, steering, airbags, loss of drive power, structure, battery), moderate 6, minor 3 (software, labels, lighting fixed by an update). Floor 35. A ≥ 90, B ≥ 80, C ≥ 70, D ≥ 60, otherwise F. Complaint counts and NHTSA crash ratings are shown separately and are not blended into the grade.

EPA figures come from fueleconomy.gov vehicle records. Recalls, complaints, investigations and crash ratings come from NHTSA's public flat files, refreshed weekly.

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