Recalls ·2024 Subaru Impreza

2024 Subaru Impreza recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2024 Subaru Impreza; the most frequently affected component is power train — driveshaft. Owners filed 32 complaints, most often about service brakes. Among the 3 model years of this model in the database, 2024 ranks #1 for number of recalls.

Recalls2
Complaints32
Crashes reported3in stored complaints
Fires reported2in stored complaints

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Recalls (2)

Power train — DriveshaftCampaign 23V754000 · 09 Nov 2023

Problem: Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2024 Crosstrek, Impreza, 2023-2024 Forester, and 2023 WRX vehicles. The front driveshaft assemblies' outer race may develop cracks and break.

Risk: A broken driveshaft can cause a loss of drive power while driving or vehicle rollaway when the vehicle is in park without the parking brake engaged. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the left and right front driveshafts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 8, 2024. Owners may contact Subaru's customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRP-23.

Electrical system — Instrument cluster/panelCampaign 23V551000 · 04 Aug 2023

Problem: Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2024 Crosstrek and Impreza vehicles. Due to insufficient clearance, the instrument panel harness may contact the steering beam bracket, damaging the wire insulation and causing a short circuit.

Risk: A short circuit may cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect the harness and install an additional clamp on the steering beam bracket. If damage is found, dealers will add protective tape or replace the instrument panel harness, as necessary. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 3, 2023. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRL-23.

What owners complain about

Share of the 32 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.

Service brakes7 · 22%
Forward collision avoidance6 · 19%
Suspension5 · 16%
Visibility4 · 12%
Visibility/wiper4 · 12%
Steering4 · 12%
Wheels4 · 12%
Electrical system3 · 9%

When complaints were filed

20231
20246
202512
202613

From owner complaints

Car braked suddenly and violently while driving slowly (5-10 MPH) in traffic. Foot was on the gas pressing lightly - not on the brake. Braking occurred independently with such force that I thought I had been hit by another vehicle going 30-40 MPH. Hyman Bros. Subaru has not yet returned my calls regarding this…

Electrical system · Dec 2024 · NHTSA complaint record

On 12/12/2025, Subaru Orange Coast (Santa Ana, CA) service advisor stated via text: "Breaks feel fine, no issues there," "Tires no issues there," "Struts no leaks or issues," and "Car is ready for pick up." On 12/16/2025, Service Director confirmed: brake rotor defects, weak struts causing tire wear, and replaced both…

Suspension · Dec 2025 · NHTSA complaint record

I get ads for Sirius XM that occupy navigation while the vehicle is moving. The ad does not go away on its own, i have to manually dismiss the ad. I've owned the car for one year and i've gotten about 5 of these ads for SiriusXM. I even made a Sirius account and opted out of all in-vehicle messaging and continue to…

Exterior lighting · May 2025 · NHTSA complaint record

Driver side mirror shaking, blurry, vibrating on new 2024 Impreza. Makes one motion sick due to vibration while driving. The driver side mirror is shaking/vibrating and blurring out license plates, took it to dealer and while they do notice some shaking while increasing speed they don’t see any reason to fix it even…

Visibility · Oct 2024 · NHTSA complaint record

How this year compares

Recalls per model year for this model.

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Source

Recall and complaint records from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A recall listed here may not apply to every vehicle of this model year — always check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.