The 2020 Subaru Impreza has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 85 complaints with NHTSA, including 2 crashes, 2 fires, 2 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Visibility/Wiper (52 reports).
2020 Subaru Impreza recalls
Fuel pump may fail, causing engine stall while driving
The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail on certain Subaru and Toyota 86 vehicles.
Most common 2020 Subaru Impreza problems
Problem areas named in the 85 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Visibility/Wiper | 52 |
| Unknown Or Other | 17 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 6 |
| Service Brakes | 5 |
| Visibility | 4 |
| Electrical System | 4 |
| Engine | 3 |
| Air Bags | 3 |
| Suspension | 1 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 |
What owners report
The electrical system failed and battery then exploded. The vehicle is behind held at a tow yard and has been inspected by allied insurance CPI of tower federal credit union. It is available to be inspected for the time being but will be scrapped soon. Both my safety and the safety of others was at risk- this occurred in a Wendyâs drive through near other vehicles, a building and of course people there in. Thereâs video footage of the incident taken by Wendyâs staff. The car stopped running as the fire caught- I ( the driver ) had to push the vehicle physically away from the building and cars and got away only one minute before it entirely exploded. Whether or not the problem has been
For the second year in a row my windshield has cracked. Nothing hit it, or happened to make it crack. Both cracks were long and coming from the bottom of the windshield under the passenger wiper blade. I noticed it today, 4/28/26 and the same thing happened in the beginning of April last year with the same circumstances (or lack thereof).
I HAVE NOW HAD 4 WINDSHIELDS CRACK AND BREAK AND NEED TO BE REPLACED. IT SEEMS LIKE EVERY TIME ONE LITTLE ROCK HITS THE WINDSHIELD BOOM ANOTHER FULL REPLACEMENT IS NEEDED. EVERY TIME I GO FOR A ROAD TRIP THIS KEEPS HAPPENING THE MUST BE A DEFECT WITH THE DESIGN OR TYPE OF GLASS USED FOR THE SUBARU IMPREZA 2020 MODELS.
I got into an accident going 60 miles an hour I crash into a guardrail totaled the car but no airbags deployed I broke my wrist and dislocated my thumb
Reference complaint no.11684658 confirmed. From email from Tech representative "VDC HYDRAULIC UNIT REPLACEMENT. IT IS AN INTERNAL FAILURE OF THE ABS CONTROL UNIT. THERE ARE SENSORS INSIDE THAT MEASURE BRAKE LINE PRESSURE. THE LEFT FRONT SENSOR IS STUCK AT NEGATIVE 59 BAR. SHOULD BE ZERO AT REST. NOTHING TO DO WITH EYESIGHT THAT LIGHT WILL COME ON WHENEVER THERE IS A WARNING LIGHT ON." The modulator is a safety critical component which undergoes extensive life time testing, one out of 4 pressure sensors should not fail during vehicle life time.
2020 Subaru Impreza questions
Does the 2020 Subaru Impreza have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2020 Subaru Impreza: Fuel pump may fail, causing engine stall while driving. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2020 Subaru Impreza?
Based on 85 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Visibility/Wiper (52), Unknown Or Other (17), Forward Collision Avoidance (6).
How do I check if a recall on my 2020 Subaru Impreza has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.