2022 SUBARU IMPREZA Complaints and Recall Information
The 2022 SUBARU IMPREZA has 3 complaints and 2 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report sudden tire failure, a vehicle fire linked to the battery, and unexpected transmission lockup while driving at highway speeds.
Common Issues
- Tire failure. A tire reportedly burst while driving between 40 and 50 mph, with the rubber shredding away completely despite recent inspection indicating no issues.
- Vehicle fire. A battery defect caused the car to catch fire, resulting in a total loss, with the owner reporting emergency evacuation before the vehicle was consumed by flames.
- Transmission lockup. The front wheels locked up at 75 mph. The transmission was found to have locked despite recent servicing and new tires, posing a serious safety hazard.
Two recalls affect this vehicle, involving the windshield bonding and potential safety risks related to crash protection. The recalls address systems related to vehicle visibility and structural integrity.
Recalls
- Windshield bonding. Recall 22V712000 affects 42 vehicles due to the application of an incorrect paint clearcoat leading to insufficient windshield bonding. The windshield can detach during a crash, increasing injury risk. Subaru offers free vehicle exchange or repurchase. Notification letters were sent in November 2022.
Owners dealing with repeated repairs, safety defects, or unresolved recall issues may have rights under their state’s lemon law. Consulting a consumer protection attorney could help clarify available options.
2022 SUBARU IMPREZA Summary
2022
Model Year
3
Total Complaints
1
Total Recalls
42
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2022 SUBARU IMPREZA
42 vehicles affected
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2022 Impreza and Outback vehicles. The incorrect paint clearcoat may have been applied, which can cause the windshield to be insufficiently bonded to the vehicle. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 212, "Windshield Mounting."
Risk: An insufficiently bonded windshield can detach during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Complaints
2022 SUBARU IMPREZA
ID: 2103003POWER TRAIN
Front wheels locked up while doing 75 miles an hour. Per shop the transmission locked up. There were no signs of transmission failure car ran perfectly fine and had been serviced and new tires 7 days before. This could have caused a very serious accident.
2022 SUBARU IMPREZA
ID: 2097841ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
On [XXX], my 2022 Subaru Impreza caught fire in Lincolnwood, IL. My sister in-law and nephew escaped the vehicle just before it was consumed by the fire. The Lincolnwood Fire Department Fire Inspector said the fire was caused by a defected car battery. The car was declared a total loss. Subaru America only offered $2,000.00 credit towards the purchase of a new Subaru. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
2022 SUBARU IMPREZA
ID: 2068187TIRES
Driving between 40-50mph on streets, my tire burst and the rubber part completely shredded off. I just had my tires checked a couple weeks ago where they said everything was great. This tire completely disintegrated out of nowhere and nearly damaged my rim! The tire guy said there's no way this happened from a nail or road injury to the tire