2020 Subaru Impreza: common problems and reliability

The 2020 Subaru Impreza has 85 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 1 recall on record. The most-reported areas are visibility/wiper and service brakes. Owners most often flag cvt transmission problems: jerky, hesitant behavior in stop-and-go traffic (10-30 mph / 16-48 km/h); pronounced concerns about long-term reliability and high replacement costs; fluid leaks indicative of failure. frequency: very frequent.

Safety record for the 2020 model year

85
Owner complaints
1
Recalls
2
Crash reports
2
Fire reports

Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2020 Subaru Impreza vehicles (US, public record).

Is 2020 a good year for the Impreza?

Across the 13 Impreza model years we track, complaint volume runs from 4 (2023) to 300 (2002). With 85 complaints, the 2020 Impreza sits abovethe model's median of 68.

These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.

Where owners report problems

visibility/wiper
52
service brakes
5
electrical system
4
visibility
4
air bags
3

Recalls affecting the 2020 Impreza

fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump

Campaign 21V587000

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 f

What owners say across generations

Mixed sentiment with a clear generational divide. Long-term owners of older models (circa 2005-2013) with naturally aspirated engines and manual transmissions frequently praise the vehicles for their practicality, spacious interiors…

  • CVT transmission problems: Jerky, hesitant behavior in stop-and-go traffic (10-30 mph / 16-48 km/h); pronounced concerns about long-term reliability and high replacement costs; fluid leaks indicative of failure. Frequency: very frequent.
  • Excessive oil consumption: Primarily noted on older models (pre-2014) with EJ-series engines, requiring frequent top-ups. Frequency: recurrent.

Owner insights cover all generations of the Impreza. See the full Impreza owner picture and every model year.

Typical used price

Used Impreza listings typically run $12,499–$26,251 across 2012 to 2026 model years.

Other Impreza model years

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