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2020 Subaru Impreza: raw data

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vehicle2020 / subaru / impreza
known issues4 clusters (reviewed 2026-08-27)
complaints85 on file (2019-12-30 → 2026-06-24)
recalls1
investigations0
fars10 occupant deaths, crash years 2010-2024 (legacy-code)
indexedyes
licenseCC BY 4.0 (derived)

Known Issues clusters all years →

Spontaneous windshield crackingVISIBILITY/WIPER66 complaints2019-12 → 2026-04subaru-impreza-2020-windshield-cracking
  • 11608479 The windshield spontaneously cracked while sitting in my driveway. Windshield had no chips, damage, etc. The weather has been in the upper 70's, so no inclement weather. Upon researching, I found that many other Subaru owners have had the same issue
  • 11512839 The contact owns a 2020 Subaru Impreza. The contact stated that after parking the vehicle, it was later discovered that a crack had developed on the front windshield. The crack measured approximately 10-inches and extended from the bottom of the windshield
  • 11317010 THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED IN JANUARY 2020 NEW FROM DEALER STOCK. IT HAS APPROXIMATELY 2000 MILES ON IT AND EXPERIENCED SPONTANEOUS WINDSHIELD CRACKS WITH NO INDICATION IT IS FROM SOMETHING STRIKING THE WINDSHIELD
EyeSight VDC and brake system malfunctionsSERVICE BRAKES, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE5 complaints2021-05 → 2025-09subaru-impreza-2020-eyesight-brake-malfunction
  • 11684658 The Eye Sight warning system is activated occasionally and VDC is cut off. The dealer diagnosed code C1742, and recommended replacing the control unit due to a pressure sensor issue after measurement
  • 11690067 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
  • 11416544 THE SUBARU ANTI-COLLISION BEGAN TO ALERT AND ABRUPTLY STOPPED THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE BEHIND US HAD TO BRAKE ABRUPTLY BUT DID NOT HIT US
Airbag deployment and warning light failuresAIR BAGS3 complaints2023-04 → 2026-02subaru-impreza-2020-airbag-issues
  • 11714764 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
  • 11585384 Passenger Air-bag igniter's wiring shorted out releasing gas into car. The windows were up and the car was not running
  • 11516514 The contact owns a 2020 Subaru Impreza. The contact stated while starting the vehicle, the air bag warning light was not illuminating. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the mechanic stated that the air bag warning light needed to be replaced
Engine stalling and no-start electrical failuresELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE3 complaints2020-07 → 2024-02subaru-impreza-2020-engine-stall-no-start
  • 11342076 THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNDISCLOSED SPEED, THE VEHICLE LOSS MOTIVE POWER AND STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. AFTER STOPPING THE VEHICLE AND INSPECTING UNDER THE HOOD, THE ENGINE WAS RESTARTED AND THE VEHICLE OPERATED AS DESIGNED
  • 11458245 That is when the key is turned on the engine did not immediately turn over but there began an increased hesitation overtime before engine would turn over. It demonstrated issues of electrical problems
  • 11574727 On 3 separate occasions since I've had my car, it has powered off completely without warning while driving. This is very dangerous could cause a severe accident or death

NHTSA complaints (summary) all years →

countearliest_datelatest_datecrash_flaggedfire_flaggedtop_components
852019-12-302026-06-2422VISIBILITY/WIPER:52; UNKNOWN OR OTHER:17; SERVICE BRAKES:5; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:4; VISIBILITY:4

Recalls all years →

campaign_numberreport_received_datecomponentsummaryconsequenceremedy
21V58700029/07/2021FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMPSubaru 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.Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.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.

Investigations all years →

none listed

FARS occupant deaths all years →

crash_yearsoccupant_deathsmatch_typevpic_recovered
2010-202410legacy-code0

FARS counts every occupant death in a fatal crash, whatever the cause — it does not mean the vehicle was at fault or defective. Counts are not adjusted for how many of each vehicle are on the road.

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Derived data is CC BY 4.0. Link back to the page you used. Text and BibTeX below.

Wrench.Pro (2026). 2020 Subaru Impreza vehicle data [dataset]. https://www.wrench.pro/data/vehicles/2020/subaru/impreza
@misc{wrenchpro_2020_subaru_impreza_2026,
  author = {Wrench.Pro},
  title = {Wrench.Pro vehicle data: 2020 Subaru Impreza},
  year = {2026},
  howpublished = {\url{https://www.wrench.pro/data/vehicles/2020/subaru/impreza}},
  note = {Derived from NHTSA public records. CC BY 4.0.}
}

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