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2023 Subaru Impreza problems

The most common problem on the 2023 Subaru Impreza is tires. It has fewer complaints than a typical Impreza model year.

Typical yearClose to a typical year
Owner complaints
4
Recalls
2
Service bulletins
231
Worst area
Tires
Fuel economy
25-32mpg

The worst 2023 Subaru Impreza problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

  • Tires
    2
  • Electrical
    1
  • Engine
    1
  • Fuel system
    1

Problems by type

Tap a problem to see which part fails, at what mileage and in which other years.

  • Tires
    2
  • Electrical
    1
  • Engine
    1
  • Fuel system
    1

Recalls 2

Power train: driveline: driveshaftReported September 21, 2023 · 4,311 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2023 Outback, Legacy, Ascent, and Impreza vehicles. The center support bolts for the driveshaft may loosen, resulting in the disconnection of the front end of the driveshaft.
Risk
Separation of the front end of the driveshaft increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will clean the bolt mounting surfaces of the center support brace and install new bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 20, 2023. Owners may contact Subaru's customer service at 1‑844‑373‑6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRN-23.

Recall number 23V647000 · Recall details

Exterior lighting: brake lights: switchReported April 25, 2023 · 4,030 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2023 Impreza vehicles. The brake light switch may be improperly adjusted and illuminate the brake lights without application of the brake pedal. The vehicle may also allow drivers to start and shift the transmission out of the PARK position without pressing the brake pedal. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment" and 102, "Trans Shift Lever Seq/Starter Interlock/Trans Braking Effect."
Risk
An unintentional brake light illumination can fail to alert other motorists of actual brake application. A vehicle that shifts out of the park position unexpectedly can allow the vehicle to rollaway. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the gap between the brake light switch and stopper, adjusting the switch as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 23, 2023. Owners may contact Subaru's customer service at 1‑844‑373‑6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRI-23.

Recall number 23V292000 · Recall details

See all 2 recalls for the 2023 Subaru Impreza

Technical service bulletins for the 2023 Subaru Impreza 231

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

See all 231 bulletins for the 2023 Subaru Impreza

2023 Subaru Impreza fuel economy

Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.

EngineDriveCityHighwayCombined
2.0L 4‑cylAWD22-2830-3625-32

What 2023 Subaru Impreza owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Feb 4, 2026 · Tires · 48,541 miles · NY

The contact owns a 2023 Subaru Impreza equipped with Sailun Tires, Tire Line: Black Hawk Street UHP, Tire Size: 225/40R18, DOT Number: (N/A). The contact had purchased the tires from Amazon. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the contact became aware of a bubble on the outside of the rear passenger's side tire in December 2025. The vehicle was taken to Mavis Tire, and the tire was replaced. In addition, the contact recently noticed a bubble on the outside of the front driver's side tire. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, and a complaint was filed; however, the complaint was denied. The vehicle failure mileage was approximately 48,541, and the tire failure mileage was 7,500.

Filed Dec 31, 2025 · Tires · FL

The original equipment (OE) tires (Size: 225/40R18) on a 2023 vehicle exhibited severe, deep concentric cracking on the outer sidewalls and near the bead/rim line of all four tires at approximately 30,000 miles. The safety of the driver and passengers was put at extreme risk as the structural integrity of the tires was compromised, posing an imminent threat of catastrophic high-speed blowouts on the expressway. The failure was confirmed and reproduced by two separate professional facilities: the original vehicle dealership and an authorized tire manufacturer dealer. Both independent inspections concluded the vehicle was unsafe to drive and required immediate replacement of all four tires. The manufacturer's engineering review also inspected photographic evidence and acknowledged a material defect related to a "soft compound" breakdown. There were no warning lamps or symptoms prior to discovery; the defect was only found by a technician during a separate flat tire repair. Despite the manufacturer formally authorizing a 75% "goodwill" credit (Authorization #35936) after acknowledging the defect, they failed to complete the agreement due to internal communication breakdowns with their authorized dealers. This resulted in months of delay, forcing the consumer to pay the full replacement cost out-of-pocket to mitigate the documented safety hazard. The defective tires are available for inspection upon request.

Filed Dec 17, 2023 · MI

This Subaru model and most other models I have researched is having connections issues with the infotainment systems, connecting and keeping a connection with Android auto and apple. It's not like just a small annoyance, this is causing me big issues when it does connect to Android auto then it is intermittent causing the driver to take their attention off of the road to unplug replug in the phone then stopping and turning off the car/ restarting phone to try fixing this issue, this have become very distracting iv almost been in multiple accidents trying to get my cars systems to work properly. This is something I have took to the dealership they assured me there was an update coming and told me they would not service my vehicle for this issue, even tho it's still under manufacturers warranty, it has now been 6 months and still no update or fix for the problem that is a serious distraction, some people might say no big deal drive without it, but when u are counting on directions and your map to work then it continues to jump on and off the completely tanks this is a big issue they are ignoring!

Filed May 16, 2023 · Electrical, Engine · CA

Car does not accelerate from a full stop. Hesitates to react to gas pedal for a few seconds

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Questions about the 2023 Subaru Impreza

Is the 2023 Subaru Impreza reliable?

Owners have filed 4 complaints about the 2023 Subaru Impreza, fewer than a typical Impreza model year.

What is the most common problem with the 2023 Subaru Impreza?

Tires, with 2 complaints. Next is electrical (1).

How many recalls does the 2023 Subaru Impreza have?

2 recalls, covering power train and exterior lighting.

What gas mileage does the 2023 Subaru Impreza get?

Official estimates for the 2023 Subaru Impreza range from 25 to 32 mpg combined. The most efficient version (2.0L 4-cyl, AWD) gets 22-28 city and 30-36 highway.

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