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2026 Subaru Impreza

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2026 Impreza.

The 2026 Subaru Impreza sits at the most favorable end of the nameplate's documented reliability history, with one owner-reported complaint and zero recalls on file. That lone complaint is categorized under Wheels, making it both the total complaint count and the top complaint area for this model year. Across the 1990–2026 record, complaint volume peaked at 300 for the 2002 model and bottomed out at one for 2026. For researchers, this positions the 2026 Impreza as the lowest-complaint model year in the dataset.

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Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the Impreza of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

7.4–8.1 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 7.40 sec — 2024 RS 5-door Hatchback
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2024RS 5-door Hatchback 2.5L F-47.40 sec15.70 sec182 hpAWD
2024RS 5-door Hatchback 2.5L F-47.80 sec16.00 sec182 hpAWD
2024RS 5-door Hatchback 2.5L F-48.10 sec16.20 sec182 hpAWD

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The federal record shows complaints peaked in the early 2000s, reaching 300 in 2002 with six recalls and four investigations, then fluctuated but remained elevated through the 2010s. After 2019, complaints began a steady decline, falling from 191 in 2019 to just four in 2023 and four again in 2025, while recalls dropped to zero in 2025 and stayed at zero in 2026. The 2026 model year records only one complaint, with no recalls, investigations, or fire/crash complaints, the lowest figures in the entire dataset. This positions 2026 at the tail end of a clear downward trend in both complaint and recall activity. Consequently, based solely on the supplied federal data, the 2026 Subaru Impreza appears to be a reliable choice for a used‑car purchase.

0
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
33
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
1
Owner complaints
0 involved a crash · 0 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★★
Frontal★★★★★
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 1 complaints on record, top 1 components.

Wheels1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 33 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
02-193-24R2026-06-29EngineThis bulletin provides updated parts information and a service procedure to follow for…
09-74-21R2026-06-25EngineThis bulletin provides updated parts information and a service procedure to follow for…
18-242-26R2026-06-22Electrical SystemThis bulletin announces a change in the seat belt warning buzzer intervals in the…
SubaruNet Annoucement (E2026-06-11Unknown Or OtherThis announcement is requesting retailer staff to retain the EyeSight protective hood…
07-241-262026-06-10Electrical SystemThis Service Information Bulletin was developed to provide removal and installation tips…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

VIN tools

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VIN
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Build data
Plant, GVWR class, engine and body data for any 17-character VIN.
Recalls
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Reference guides

Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.

Frequently asked

Does the 2026 Impreza have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 0 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.