NHTSA lists 249 complaints for the 2013 Subaru Impreza, 13 of them mention a crash and 7 mention a fire. 3 complaints mention an injury, with 4 injuries and 0 deaths reported.
Data build 2026-10-08.
NHTSA lists this vehicle as SUBARU IMPREZA.
Model-generated complaint tags
These labels are model-generated, not NHTSA data.
Failure modes| Label | Count | Share of tagged | Mean confidence |
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| restraint or airbag | 82 | 32.9% | 0.87 |
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| mechanical failure | 62 | 24.9% | 0.84 |
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| loss of control | 37 | 14.9% | 0.89 |
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| unclear | 22 | 8.8% | 0.92 |
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| electrical electronic | 20 | 8.0% | 0.85 |
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| fire or overheating | 8 | 3.2% | 0.86 |
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| fluid or fuel leak | 7 | 2.8% | 0.67 |
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| structural or corrosion | 6 | 2.4% | 0.79 |
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| noise or comfort | 3 | 1.2% | 0.71 |
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| visibility or lighting | 2 | 0.8% | 0.66 |
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Severities| Label | Count | Share of tagged | Mean confidence |
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| moderate | 158 | 63.5% | 0.79 |
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| low | 68 | 27.3% | 0.75 |
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| high | 19 | 7.6% | 0.90 |
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| critical | 2 | 0.8% | 0.96 |
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| none | 2 | 0.8% | 0.61 |
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Model: typesafe/jev-1.13-20260917; schema version: tag-v1. 249 tagged complaints of 249 complaints (100.0%).
Confidence is the model's own probability for the label it chose (0 to 1), not accuracy.
Model-generated labels on tagged complaints only. Model years 2013 and newer are tagged in full; 2012 in part (see tagged_share); earlier model years have no tags. NHTSA's own flags remain separate in the complaints block.
Recalls
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4 recalls.
Date: 2019-02-28. Systems: EXTERIOR LIGHTING.
Defect: Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Forester, 2008-2016 Impreza sedans, 2012-2016 Impreza station wagons, 2008-2014 WRX sedans (including STI), and 2013-2017 Crosstrek vehicles. Exposure to certain contaminants may cause the brake light switch to malfunction, preventing the brake lights from illuminating and also preventing keyless ignition vehicles from starting and C (excerpt)
Consequence: Brake lights that do not illuminate properly will not alert other drivers that the vehicle is slowing or stopping, increasing the risk of crash. (excerpt)
Remedy: Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake light switch, free of charge. The recall began April 15, 2019. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WUE-90. (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2018-11-01. Systems: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
Defect: Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2012-2014 Subaru Impreza, 2012-2013 Impreza Stationwagon, 2013 Subaru BRZ, XV Crosstrek and Toyota Scion FR-S vehicles. The engine valve springs in these vehicles may fracture causing an engine malfunction or a possible engine stall.
Consequence: An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Subaru will notify their owners. Toyota will notify the FR-S owners. Dealers will replace the valve springs, free of charge. The recall began December 26, 2018. Subaru owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614, Toyota owners may contact the Toyota Customer Experience Center at 1-888-270-9371. Subaru's number for this recall is WTY-84.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2016-10-13. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Defect: Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 model year Legacy and Outback vehicles, 2008-2014 Impreza vehicles and 2009-2013 Forester vehicles, all equipped with turbo-charged engines. The relay that controls the secondary air injection pump may fail, causing the pump to continuously operate and overheat.
Consequence: If the air injection pump overheats, it may melt and increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace the secondary air injection pump relay, free of charge. The recall began December 2016. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2783. Subaru's number for this recall is WTM-73.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2013-02-25. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EQUIPMENT.
Defect: Subaru is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 Legacy and Outback vehicles equipped with an automatic or CVT transmission and an Audiovox remote engine starter (RES) accessory, certain model year 2012-2013 Impreza vehicles equipped with a CVT transmission and an Audiovox remote engine starter (RES) accessory, and certain model year 2013 XV Crosstrek vehicles equipped with a CVT transmission and (excerpt)
Consequence: The engine may inadvertently start and run for up to fifteen minutes. The engine may continue to start and stop until the fob battery is depleted, or until the vehicle runs out of fuel. If the vehicle is parked in an enclosed area, there is a risk of carbon monoxide build-up which may cause headaches, dizziness or, in extreme cases, unconsciousness and/or asphyxiation. (excerpt)
Remedy: Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace the RES key fobs, free of charge. The recall began on April 22, 2013. Owners may contact Subaru at 1-800-782-2783 for more information. (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Manufacturer communications
509 manufacturer communications.
Communications by system| System | Count |
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| EQUIPMENT | 162 |
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 126 |
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| ENGINE | 80 |
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| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 56 |
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| POWER TRAIN | 46 |
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| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 30 |
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| STRUCTURE | 23 |
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| EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 19 |
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