2020 Subaru Impreza
The Verdict
Worst problem area
Visibility & Lighting
Visibility & Lighting leads by volume: 57 of 85 complaints (67%) mention it. Complaints mentioning Airbags & Restraints include more reported injuries (2) than those mentioning any other identified area.
Complaints filed fell from 194 in 2019 to 85 in 2020.
Data last changed . Sources: NHTSA complaints and recalls, EPA fuel economy data. Methodology
Cost, Fuel Economy & Complaint History
| Category | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | vs. 2020 Midsize Cars |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual fuel cost ($) | 1,950–2,500 | 1,950–2,500 | 2,000–2,500 | 1,950–2,500 | 1,950–2,500 | |
| Combined MPG | 25–32 | 25–32 | 25–31 | 25–32 | 25–32 | |
| City / Highway MPG | 22–28 / 30–38 | 22–28 / 30–38 | 22–28 / 30–36 | 22–28 / 30–36 | 22–28 / 30–36 | |
| CO₂ tailpipe (g/mi) | 282–351 | 282–351 | 282–351 | 281–351 | 280–351 | |
| Complaints filed | 149 | 194 | 85 | 14 | 13 | |
| Recalls issued | 5 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 1 | |
| Crash-involved complaints | 5 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 0 | |
| Fire-involved complaints | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | |
| Injuries reported | 2 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 0 | |
| Deaths reported | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Configurations compared | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
Not compared: this database has no vehicle sales or registration figures, so a raw count mostly reflects how many were sold, not how safe the vehicle is.
Common questions
How many recalls does the 2020 Subaru Impreza have?
1 NHTSA recall campaign as of Sep 16, 2026. Check your VIN with NHTSA to see whether one applies to your car.
What is the most common complaint about the 2020 Subaru Impreza?
Visibility & Lighting: 57 of 85 NHTSA complaints (67%) mention it.
What gas mileage does the 2020 Subaru Impreza get?
EPA rates it 25–31 MPG combined.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2020 Subaru Impreza?
EPA estimates $2,000–$2,500 a year in fuel costs, using EPA's assumptions.
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EPA-Rated Configurations (8)
| Configuration | Transmission | Cylinders | Displacement | Drivetrain | Fuel Type | Vehicle Class | City | Highway | Combined | Annual Fuel Cost | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Configuration 1 | Manual 5-spd | 4 | 2.0L | All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Midsize Cars | 23 mpg | 31 mpg | 26 mpg | $2,400 | 337 g/mi |
| Configuration 2 | Automatic (AV-S7) | 4 | 2.0L | All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Midsize Cars | 28 mpg (high) | 36 mpg (high) | 31 mpg (high) | $2,000 (low) | 282 g/mi (low) |
| Configuration 3 | Manual 5-spd | 4 | 2.0L | All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Midsize Cars | 23 mpg | 31 mpg | 26 mpg | $2,400 | 337 g/mi |
| Configuration 4 | Automatic (AV-S7) | 4 | 2.0L | All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Midsize Cars | 27 mpg | 36 mpg (high) | 30 mpg | $2,100 | 291 g/mi |
| Configuration 5 | Manual 5-spd | 4 | 2.0L | All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Station Wagons | 24 mpg | 31 mpg | 26 mpg | $2,400 | 335 g/mi |
| Configuration 6 | Automatic (AV-S7) | 4 | 2.0L | All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Station Wagons | 28 mpg (high) | 36 mpg (high) | 31 mpg (high) | $2,000 (low) | 288 g/mi |
| Configuration 7 | Manual 5-spd | 4 | 2.0L | All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Station Wagons | 22 mpg (low) | 30 mpg (low) | 25 mpg (low) | $2,500 (high) | 351 g/mi (high) |
| Configuration 8 | Automatic (AV-S7) | 4 | 2.0L | All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Station Wagons | 27 mpg | 35 mpg | 30 mpg | $2,100 | 292 g/mi |
Complaints by Category
| Category | Complaints | Crash-Involved | Fire-Involved | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Transmission & Drivetrain | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Brakes | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension, Wheels & Tires | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Airbags & Restraints | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Driver Assistance & Speed Control | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Body, Seats & Latches | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibility & Lighting | 57 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 17 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
A complaint that names more than one category is counted in each, so the rows can add up to more than the total number of complaints.
Recalls (1)
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP · Campaign 21V587000 · Jul 30, 2021
Defect: Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ascent, 2018 Forester, 2018-2020 Impreza, Legacy, Outback, 2018-2019 BRZ, WRX, and Toyota 86 vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
Consequence: Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the low-pressure fuel pump, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 24, 2021. Subaru and Toyota owners may call customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRG-21.