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2017 Subaru Impreza

Verified August 31, 2026Sources: NHTSA · EPA · vPIC

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Safety
5
of 5 stars
Recalls
7
on record
MPG
combined

Open recalls on record

7 safety recalls. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer — check the VIN before you buy.

Vehicle Summary

2017 Subaru Impreza

7 recalls
125 complaints
5/5 safety rating

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Safety record at a glance

Recall campaigns
7
Owner complaints
125
Complaints citing a crash
10

These are raw counts from NHTSA records. They are not normalized by how many of these vehicles are on the road, so a model that sold in large numbers will tend to show more of everything. We do not publish a composite safety or reliability score.

7 Recalls on Record

These recalls have been issued by the manufacturer. Contact any authorized dealer to verify they have been completed — repairs are free.

Enter your VIN to check if specific recalls apply to your vehicle.

Safety recalls

7 NHTSA campaigns affecting this model year.

  • 21V264000high

    Electrical issue

    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.

    Consequence

    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.

    Full campaign record
  • 19V744000high

    Engine issue

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV)

    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.

    Consequence

    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.

    Full campaign record
  • 19V745000high

    Engine issue

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV)

    Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2017 Impreza 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.

    Consequence

    An unexpected loss of power while driving can increase the risk of a crash.

    Remedy

    Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace the engine, free of charge. The recall began December 3, 2019. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WUS-04.

    Full campaign record
  • 19V743000high

    Electrical issue

    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.

    Consequence

    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.

    Full campaign record
  • 17V216000high

    Fuel system issue

    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

    Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2017 Impreza vehicles. Winter fuels may vaporize prematurely in the fuel line, resulting in a reduction in fuel pressure, possibly causing the engine to stall.

    Consequence

    An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.

    Remedy

    Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the engine control unit to turn the radiator cooling fan on at a lower temperature, free of charge. The recall began on April 20, 2017. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2738. Subaru's number for this recall is WTP-75.

    Full campaign record
  • 17V132000high

    Rear-visibility system issue

    BACK OVER PREVENTION: CAMERA SYSTEM

    Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2017 Impreza vehicles. Due to a software problem, the rearview camera display may not work properly.

    Consequence

    A rearview camera display that does not function as designed can reduce the driver's view of what is behind the car, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy

    Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will update the infotainment software, free of charge. The recall began on March 27, 2017. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2783. Subaru's number for the recall is WTN-74.

    Full campaign record
  • 22V624000high

    Lighting issue

    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."

    Consequence

    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.

    Full campaign record

NHTSA crash-test ratings

NCAP star ratings and the underlying test breakdown for the 2017 Subaru Impreza.

  • Frontal crash

    Driver
    4 / 5
    Passenger
    5 / 5
  • Side crash

    Driver
    5 / 5
    Passenger
    5 / 5
    Side pole
    5 / 5
  • Rollover

    Rollover risk
    9.5%
    Dynamic tip
    No Tip

Driver-assistance technologies

Electronic stability control
Standard
Forward collision warning
Optional
Lane departure warning
Optional

What the ratings mean

NHTSA gives the 2017 Subaru Impreza 5 out of 5 stars overall. NHTSA does not publish enough comparable results for this class and year to rank it against peers.

NHTSA published results for every NCAP test in this program, so the overall star rating rests on a complete set of crash and rollover results.

NHTSA's dynamic test put this vehicle's rollover probability at 9.5% in a single-vehicle crash — the figure behind the rollover star rating, published here because the star alone hides how wide each band is.

Fuel economy & emissions

The EPA holds no fuel-economy record for this model year.

The EPA does not publish a record for every model year.

Consumer complaints

125 owner reports filed with NHTSA.

125
Total
10
Crashes
3
Fires
7
Injuries

Most reported components

  • LIGHTING30
  • VISIBILITY22
  • ENGINE17
  • OTHER15
  • ELECTRICAL13

Notable Issues

125 consumer complaints filed with NHTSA. 7 reports involve injuries. 10 reports involve a crash.

Most reported problems

lighting problems (headlights, taillights)30
visibility issues (wipers, defrost, mirrors)22
engine problems (stalling, power loss, warning lights)17

Safety timeline

Every dated recall and NHTSA investigation for the 2017 Subaru Impreza, newest first.

  1. Recall

    Recall 22V624000

    Reflectors that do not provide adequate illumination reduce the driver's ability to see and increase the risk of a crash.

  2. Recall

    Recall 21V264000

    A short circuit in the ignition coils may cause a stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

  3. Recall

    Recall 19V743000

    If a short circuit occurs while driving, the vehicle may stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

  4. Recall

    Recall 19V744000

    An unexpected loss of power while driving can increase the risk of a crash.

  5. Recall

    Recall 19V745000

    An unexpected loss of power while driving can increase the risk of a crash.

  6. Recall

    Recall 17V216000

    An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.

  7. Recall

    Recall 17V132000

    A rearview camera display that does not function as designed can reduce the driver's view of what is behind the car, increasing the risk of a crash.

Dates are the NHTSA report-received date for recalls and the ODI open/close date for investigations. Crash-test ratings are not shown here because the source does not provide a reliable publication date for them.

Specifications & ratings

Specifications

Body class
Unknown
Drive type
Unknown
Engine
0L 0-cyl
Fuel type
Unknown
Transmission
Unknown
Seats
0

NHTSA crash ratings

Overall
Frontal
Side
Rollover

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Safety timeline

Full timeline
  1. Recall

    Recall 22V624000

    Reflectors that do not provide adequate illumination reduce the driver's ability to see and increase the risk of a crash.

  2. Recall

    Recall 21V264000

    A short circuit in the ignition coils may cause a stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

  3. Recall

    Recall 19V743000

    If a short circuit occurs while driving, the vehicle may stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

  4. Recall

    Recall 19V744000

    An unexpected loss of power while driving can increase the risk of a crash.

  5. Recall

    Recall 19V745000

    An unexpected loss of power while driving can increase the risk of a crash.