NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED
2019 Subaru Impreza Safety Ratings
The 2019 Subaru Impreza scores 86 out of 100 on the NHTSA Safety Index (Strong), with a 5-star overall NHTSA crash rating, 5 recalls, and 190 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
The 2019 Subaru Impreza achieves a perfect five-star sweep across all NHTSA crash-test categories. This strong performance in impact protection contributes significantly to its NHTSA Safety Index of 86/100, placing it in the Strong band. However, the Impreza's safety profile is tempered by five active recall campaigns and a modest score in avoidance technology, preventing an overall top-tier rating for the model year.
The 2019 Subaru Impreza received a NHTSA Safety Index of 86/100 and a five-star overall crash-test rating from NHTSA.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
Among the 119 Sedans from 2019 that NHTSA has crash-tested, the 2019 Subaru Impreza ranks 52 for overall NHTSA Safety Index.
- families prioritizing rollover safety
- urban drivers exposed to side-impact risk
| NHTSA Safety Index | 86 / 100 (Strong) |
|---|---|
| Overall crash rating | 5 of 5 stars |
| Frontal / Side / Rollover | 5 / 5 / 5 stars |
| Rollover risk | 9.5% |
| Recalls on file | 5 |
| Owner complaints | 190 (unverified allegations) |
| Class rank | 52 of 119 Sedans tested for 2019 |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2019 Subaru Impreza?
The 2019 Impreza achieved a perfect score in crash protection, with 70 out of a possible 70 points. This reflects a five-star sweep across every NHTSA test category: frontal crash, side crash, and rollover. This performance anchors its overall Safety Index of 86/100, placing it in the Strong band. The vehicle's avoidance technology score of 6 out of 10 lowers the overall Safety Index. This is due to forward collision warning and lane departure warning being optional features. Only electronic stability control is provided as standard equipment. A defect record sub-score of 9.75 out of 20 reflects five recall campaigns. Two separate fuel-pump recalls affected the 2019 Impreza, one specifically for the model year and a second, broader multi-model campaign. Two additional recalls addressed ECM software issues. Owner complaints provide further detail, with 63 reports regarding exterior lighting and 55 concerning visibility and wipers, suggesting consistent owner attention to these systems.
NCAP // CRASH TESTHow did the 2019 Subaru Impreza perform in crash tests?
The 2019 Impreza achieved an overall five-star safety rating from NHTSA, matching its performance in frontal and side crash tests. The rollover resistance test also yielded five stars, with the vehicle demonstrating a 10 percent risk of rollover and a "No Tip" result in the dynamic evaluation. No crash-test category for this model year received a rating lower than five stars.
Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 13401
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NCAP // CRASH IMAGESCrash-test images
Crash-test images are US federal government works (NHTSA / NCAP), public domain.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2019 Subaru Impreza have any recalls?
Five recall campaigns cover the 2019 Impreza. Two separate actions target the fuel pump, one involving low-pressure pump failure across multiple Subaru models, and one specific to the 2019 Impreza, Outback, Legacy, and Ascent. Two additional campaigns address Engine Control Module software, and a fifth covers exterior lighting reflectors. No park-outside or do-not-drive directive is noted in the provided campaign summaries, but remedy completion should be confirmed by VIN.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS22V624000
Risk: Reflectors that do not provide adequate illumination reduce the driver's ability to see and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the front headlamp assemblies, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 15, 2023. Owners may contact Subaru's customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRG-22.
Reported 2022-08-12
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP21V587000
Risk: 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.
Reported 2021-07-29
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE21V264000
Risk: A short circuit in the ignition coils may cause a stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will update the ECM software, replace the ignition coils and, if necessary, the front exhaust pipe, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning June 1, 2021. Owners can contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRE-21. Note: This recall includes all vehicles previously repaired under Recall 19V7
Reported 2021-04-15
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP20V218000
Risk: If the low pressure fuel pump fails, the engine may stall without the ability to restart the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace the low pressure fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began June 4, 2020. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRD-20.
Reported 2020-04-16
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE19V743000
Risk: If a short circuit occurs while driving, the vehicle may stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will update the ECM software and inspect and replace the ignition coil, as necessary, free of charge. In addition, on vehicles with confirmed ignition coil damage and a certain stored diagnostic trouble code (DTC), Subaru will replace the front exhaust pipe, free of charge. The recall began December 4, 2019. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844
Reported 2019-10-18
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2019 Subaru Impreza?
NHTSA has logged 190 unverified owner complaints for the 2019 Impreza. Alleged problem areas are led by Exterior Lighting with 63 reports and Visibility/Wiper systems with 55, followed by Electrical System and Service Brakes. These are unverified consumer allegations, not established defects.
190 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2019 Subaru Impreza?
Five recall campaigns have been issued for the 2019 Impreza. Two of these address fuel pump issues, with two additional campaigns targeting engine control module (ECM) software. All five of these recalls should be verified as completed through NHTSA's VIN lookup tool. Any outstanding recall on a vehicle of this age represents an unaddressed safety concern.
- The 2019 Impreza is one of a limited group of vehicles to earn five stars from NHTSA in every tested category, including overall, frontal, side, and rollover, with a 10 percent rollover risk and a No Tip dynamic result.
- Five recall campaigns were issued against this model year, two of them targeting the fuel delivery system and two targeting Engine Control Module software, making recall-remedy verification by VIN an essential step for any used-market buyer.
- Forward collision warning and lane departure warning are optional, not standard, on this model year, which is the primary reason the avoidance-tech sub-score reaches only 6 out of 10 and limits the overall Safety Index.
- A total of 190 unverified NHTSA complaints have been filed, with exterior lighting and visibility or wiper systems accounting for more than half of all alleged issues, a pattern that tracks thematically with the active lighting recall campaign.
RANKINGSWhere the 2019 Subaru Impreza places
The 2019 Subaru Impreza qualifies for these MotorCaliber safety rankings:
FAQ2019 Subaru Impreza safety questions
Was the 2019 Subaru Impreza crash-tested by NHTSA?
Yes. NHTSA crash-tested the 2019 Subaru Impreza, and it earns a NHTSA Safety Index of 86 out of 100, placing it in the Strong band. The index combines federal crash-test stars, standard crash-avoidance tech, and the recall record.
What are the 2019 Subaru Impreza crash-test star ratings?
In NHTSA testing the 2019 Subaru Impreza earned 5 out of 5 stars for overall, 5 out of 5 stars for frontal, 5 out of 5 stars for side, and 5 out of 5 stars for rollover. Its measured rollover risk is 9.5%. Categories NHTSA did not test show as not rated.
How many recalls does the 2019 Subaru Impreza have?
According to NHTSA recall data, 5 vehicle recalls are on file for the 2019 Subaru Impreza. Confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov to see which apply to your car.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2019 Subaru Impreza?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 190 owner complaints are on file for the 2019 Subaru Impreza. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects, and include reports involving a crash or a fire.
Cross-check this record against independent expert reviews and the live NHTSA database before you buy.
Other Impreza years
Rivals in Sedan (2019)
| Vehicle | NHTSA Safety Index | Overall stars | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Acura RLX Sport | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2019 Audi A4 Allroad | 99/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2019 Audi Rs5 Sportback | 99/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2019 Audi S5 Sportback | 99/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2019 Audi S4 | 98/100 | not rated | 1 |
| 2019 Tesla Model S 60d | 98/100 | not rated | 0 |
- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: New Car Assessment Program crash tests (VehicleId 13401), the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Subaru Impreza 2019.
- SCORE The NHTSA Safety Index (0-100) weights crash protection, standard crash-avoidance tech, and the defect record. Full formula on the methodology page. It ranks 52 of 119 in the Sedan class for 2019.
- EDITED Written by the MotorCaliber Safety Desk and reviewed for accuracy and plain-language clarity by Ivanna Verstliar, Editor, against the source figures on this page.
- VERIFIED Data last synced Oct 1, 2026. Recalls change; confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. See our corrections policy and disclosure.