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2013 Subaru Impreza

Hatchback · 2010–2026

2012–2016 Subaru Impreza
2012–2016 pictured. Photo: OSX, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

Which year to buy

Too new to judge: 2026. Give a new year a year or two of owner reports.

Bar height: serious owner complaints to NHTSA for that year per car on the road, against this model's usual year.

2013CAREFULSerious complaints 1.8× usual, mostly air bags and engine Extended coverage

219 serious complaints of 249, the most about air bags (79) and engine (74); per car on the road, 1.8× this model's usual year. 4 recalls.

What owners report

“In humid weather SRS airbag warning light illuminates and passenger airbag turns off even with passenger in the front seat. Car is in motion (or can be stationary but running) when this happens. Does not occur on days when weather is cool and dry. I feel this should be considered a very serious issue.”

An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the air bags, Oct 2021

“The contact owns a 2013 subaru impreza. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 18v772000 (engine and engine cooling). The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair.”

An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the engine, Mar 2019

Fixes and extended coverage

  • Extended coverage This Warranty Extension will not cover any excessive engine oil consumption found to be a result of any condition(s) other than those specifically described in this bulletin. As part of our dedication to customer satisfaction, Subaru of America, Inc. is initiating a program to extend the original… (02-157-14, Oct 2016)

From the manufacturer's bulletins filed with NHTSA. A dealer can look up whether a car has had the work done or is still covered.

249 owner complaints · 4 recalls (check a car's VIN for open recalls) · EPA combined: 19–30 mpg · NHTSA: 5 of 5 stars · 2013 trims and features

Every Impreza year's verdict →

Verdicts computed from NHTSA owner complaints, defect investigations and recalls. Cars on the road from New York State registrations. (How we judge.) Data checked 2026-10-06.

Trims and features

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What changed for 2013

2013 Impreza trims

2.0i2.0i Limited2.0i Premium2.0i Sport Limited2.0i Sport Premium
Price
Starting MSRP———$22,995—
Powertrain
Engine2.0-liter SUBARU BOXER2.0-liter SUBARU BOXER2.0-liter SUBARU BOXER2.0-liter SUBARU BOXER2.0-liter SUBARU BOXER
Horsepower148 hp148 hp148 hp148 hp148 hp
Torque145 lb-ft145 lb-ft145 lb-ft145 lb-ft145 lb-ft
Transmission5-Door 5-Speed Manual: Fully synchronized 5-speed manual
5-Door Lineartronic CVT: Lineartronic
4-Door Lineartronic CVT: Lineartronic
Lineartronic5-Door 5-Speed Manual: Fully synchronized 5-speed manual
5-Door Lineartronic CVT: Lineartronic
4-Door Lineartronic CVT: Lineartronic
Lineartronic5-Speed Manual: Fully synchronized 5-speed manual
Lineartronic CVT: Lineartronic
Gears5-Door 5-Speed Manual: 5
5-Door Lineartronic CVT: —
4-Door Lineartronic CVT: —
—5-Door 5-Speed Manual: 5
5-Door Lineartronic CVT: —
4-Door Lineartronic CVT: —
—5-Speed Manual: 5
Lineartronic CVT: —
Drivetrain5-Door 5-Speed Manual / 5-Door Lineartronic CVT / 4-Door 5-Speed Manual / 4-Door Lineartronic CVT5-Door / 4-Door5-Door 5-Speed Manual / 5-Door Lineartronic CVT / 4-Door 5-Speed Manual / 4-Door Lineartronic CVTAwd5-Speed Manual / Lineartronic CVT
Fuel economy (combined)5-Door 5-Speed Manual: 28 mpg
5-Door Lineartronic CVT: 30 mpg
4-Door Lineartronic CVT: 30 mpg
30 mpg5-Door 5-Speed Manual: 28 mpg
5-Door Lineartronic CVT: 30 mpg
4-Door Lineartronic CVT: 30 mpg
30 mpg5-Speed Manual: 28 mpg
Lineartronic CVT: 30 mpg
Size and capability
Seats55555
Cargo behind last row5-Door 5-Speed Manual: 22.5 cu ft
4-Door 5-Speed Manual: —
4-Door Lineartronic CVT: —
5-Door: 22.5 cu ft
4-Door: —
5-Door 5-Speed Manual: 22.5 cu ft
4-Door 5-Speed Manual: —
4-Door Lineartronic CVT: —
22.5 cu ft22.5 cu ft
Max cargo5-Door 5-Speed Manual: 52.4 cu ft
4-Door 5-Speed Manual: —
4-Door Lineartronic CVT: —
5-Door: 52.4 cu ft
4-Door: —
5-Door 5-Speed Manual: 52.4 cu ft
4-Door 5-Speed Manual: —
4-Door Lineartronic CVT: —
52.4 cu ft52.4 cu ft
Trunk5-Door 5-Speed Manual: —
4-Door 5-Speed Manual: 12 cu ft
4-Door Lineartronic CVT: 12 cu ft
5-Door: —
4-Door: 12 cu ft
5-Door 5-Speed Manual: —
4-Door 5-Speed Manual: 12 cu ft
4-Door Lineartronic CVT: 12 cu ft
——
Length5-Door 5-Speed Manual: 173.8 in
4-Door 5-Speed Manual: 180.3 in
4-Door Lineartronic CVT: 180.3 in
5-Door: 173.8 in
4-Door: 180.3 in
5-Door 5-Speed Manual: 173.8 in
4-Door 5-Speed Manual: 180.3 in
4-Door Lineartronic CVT: 180.3 in
173.8 in173.8 in
Curb weight5-Door 5-Speed Manual: 2,911 lb
5-Door Lineartronic CVT: 2,977 lb
4-Door Lineartronic CVT: 2,977 lb
3,054 lb5-Door 5-Speed Manual: 2,955 lb
5-Door Lineartronic CVT: 3,010 lb
4-Door Lineartronic CVT: 3,010 lb
3,087 lb5-Speed Manual: 2,998 lb
Lineartronic CVT: 3,076 lb
Tech
Touchscreen—4.3 in + optionOptional4.3 in + option—
Apple CarPlay—OptionalOptionalOptional—
Android Auto—OptionalOptionalOptional—
Speakers46666
Comfort
SeatsCloth + optionLeather + optionCloth + optionLeather + optionCloth + option
Heated seats—Front5-Door 5-Speed Manual: Front
5-Door Lineartronic CVT: —
4-Door Lineartronic CVT: —
FrontFront
Climate zones11111
Remote startOptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Exterior
Sunroof—OptionalOptionalOptional—
Wheels15 in17 in16 in + option17 in17 in
Packages and options (30)
2.0i2.0i Limited2.0i Premium2.0i Sport Limited2.0i Sport Premium
All-Weather Package $500—Standard—StandardStandard
Alloy Wheel Package ——Optional——
Body Side Moldings OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Crossbar Kit OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Fog Lamp Kit Optional—Optional——
Front Underspoiler OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Power Tilt/Sliding-Glass Moonroof —OptionalOptionalOptional—
Roof Cargo Carrier OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Side Window Visors OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Sport Mesh Grille OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Trunk Spoiler OptionalOptionalOptional——
All-Weather Floor Mats $72OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Auto-Dimming Mirror with Compass and HomeLink $284OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Rear Cargo Tray OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Rear Seatback Protector $62OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Remote Engine Starter $469OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Navigation System —OptionalOptionalOptional—
Crystal Black Silica OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Dark Gray Metallic OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Deep Cherry Pearl OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Ice Silver Metallic OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Marine Blue Pearl OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Satin White Pearl OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Venetian Red Pearl OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Black Leather —Optional—Optional—
Black Striped Cloth ————Optional
Black Tricot Optional—Optional——
Ivory Leather —Optional—Optional—
Ivory Striped Cloth ————Optional
Ivory Tricot Optional—Optional——

Trim data from OpenSpec (ODbL 1.0), built from Oem brochure, Oem brochure, Oem brochure, Oem brochure. Still partial for this year: chassis, dimensions, exterior, interior, infotainment, safety, options, vin decode. "Optional" means a package or option adds it; hover for which.

Year by year

YearEnginesDriveFuel economyCrash ratingRecalls Owner complaintsMost-reported problemCarPlay
2026 2.0L 4-cyl, 152 hp
2.5L 4-cyl, 180 hp
AWD29 mpg 5 of 5 0 1 Wheels (1) —
2025 2.0L 4-cyl, 152 hp
2.5L 4-cyl, 182 hp
AWD29–30 mpg 5 of 5 0 5 Power train (2) Yes
2024 2.0L 4-cyl, 152 hp
2.5L 4-cyl, 182 hp
AWD29–30 mpg 5 of 5 2 32 Forward collision avoidance (6) Yes
2023 2.0L 4-cyl, 152 hp
manual available
AWD25–32 mpg 5 of 5 2 4 Tires (2) Yes
2022 2.0L 4-cyl, 152 hp
manual available
AWD25–32 mpg 5 of 5 1 13 Power train (4) Yes
2021 2.0L 4-cyl, 152 hp
manual available
AWD25–32 mpg 5 of 5 2 14 Forward collision avoidance (3) Yes
2020 2.0L 4-cyl, 152 hp
manual available
AWD25–31 mpg 5 of 5 1 85 Visibility/wiper (52) Yes
2019 2.0L 4-cyl, 152 hp
manual available
AWD25–32 mpg 5 of 5 5 194 Exterior lighting (63) Yes
2018 2.0L 4-cyl, 152 hp
manual available
AWD25–32 mpg 5 of 5 5 151 Exterior lighting (64) Yes
2017 2.0L 4-cyl, 152 hp
manual available
AWD25–32 mpg 5 of 5 7 125 Exterior lighting (32) Yes
2016 2.0L 4-cyl
manual available
AWD27–31 mpg 5 of 5 1 75 Unknown or other (19) No
2015 2.0L 4-cyl
manual available
AWD27–31 mpg 5 of 5 2 79 Electrical system (20) No
2014 2.0L 4-cyl
2.5L 4-cyl turbo
manual available
AWD19–30 mpg 5 of 5 3 108 Air bags (38) No
2013 2.0L 4-cyl
2.5L 4-cyl turbo
manual available
AWD19–30 mpg 5 of 5 4 249 Air bags (79) No
2012 2.0L 4-cyl
2.5L 4-cyl turbo
manual available
AWD19–30 mpg 4 of 5 6 243 Air bags (105) No
2011 2.5L 4-cyl
2.5L 4-cyl turbo
manual available
AWD19–22 mpg Not rated 14 57 Air bags (17) No
2010 2.5L 4-cyl
2.5L 4-cyl turbo
manual available
AWD19–22 mpg Not rated 15 46 Unknown or other (9) No

Owner complaints are unverified reports to NHTSA, counted as filed: older years have had longer to collect them and sales aren't adjusted for, so see Which year to buy for a fair comparison. Most-reported problem: the component named in the most complaints that year. Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Apple.

Which years have…

Wireless Apple CarPlayWireless Android AutoApple CarPlay (wired or wireless)Wireless phone chargingAWD or 4WDAdaptive cruise with stop and goLane centeringBlind-spot monitoringHeated front seatsLeather seatsRemote startSunroof or moonroof

Apple lists CarPlay for: Impreza 2017–2025 (Apple).

Every NHTSA-rated version: crash ratings, safety tech, recalls, complaints
YearVersionStarsForward collision warning Lane departure warningRecallsComplaints
2026 SUBARU IMPREZA SW N/A AWD5 StandardStandard 01
2025 Subaru Impreza SW AWD5 StandardStandard 05
2024 Subaru Impreza SW AWD5 StandardStandard 232
2023 Subaru Impreza SW AWD5 OptionalOptional 24
2023 Subaru Impreza 4 DR AWD5 OptionalOptional 24
2022 Subaru Impreza SW AWD5 OptionalOptional 113
2022 Subaru Impreza 4 DR AWD5 OptionalOptional 113
2021 Subaru Impreza SW AWD5 OptionalOptional 214
2021 Subaru Impreza 4 DR AWD5 OptionalOptional 214
2020 Subaru Impreza SW AWD5 OptionalOptional 185
2020 Subaru Impreza 4 DR AWD5 OptionalOptional 185
2019 Subaru Impreza SW AWD5 OptionalOptional 5194
2019 Subaru Impreza 4 DR AWD5 OptionalOptional 5194
2018 Subaru Impreza SW AWD5 OptionalOptional 5151
2018 Subaru Impreza 4 DR AWD5 OptionalOptional 5151
2017 Subaru Impreza SW AWD5 OptionalOptional 7125
2017 Subaru Impreza 4 DR AWD5 OptionalOptional 7125
2016 Subaru Impreza SW AWD5 OptionalOptional 175
2016 Subaru Impreza 4 DR AWD5 OptionalOptional 175
2015 Subaru Impreza SW AWD5 OptionalOptional 279
2015 Subaru Impreza 4 DR AWD5 OptionalOptional 279
2014 Subaru Impreza SW AWD5 NoNo 3108
2014 Subaru Impreza 4 DR AWD5 NoNo 3108
2014 Subaru Impreza WRX SW AWDNot Rated NoNo 3105
2014 Subaru Impreza WRX 4 DR AWDNot Rated NoNo 3105
2014 Subaru Impreza WRX/STI SW AWDNot Rated NoNo 3105
2014 Subaru Impreza WRX/STI 4 DR AWDNot Rated NoNo 3105
2013 Subaru Impreza SW AWD5 NoNo 4249
2013 Subaru Impreza 4 DR AWD5 NoNo 4249
2013 Subaru Impreza WRX/STI SW AWDNot Rated NoNo 4243
2013 Subaru Impreza WRX/STI 4 DR AWDNot Rated NoNo 4243
2012 Subaru Impreza SW AWD4 NoNo 6243
2012 Subaru Impreza 4 DR AWD4 NoNo 6243
2012 Subaru Impreza WRX/STI SW AWDNot Rated NoNo 6239
2012 Subaru Impreza WRX/STI 4 DR AWDNot Rated NoNo 6239
2011 Subaru Impreza SW AWDNot Rated NoNo 1457
2011 Subaru Impreza 4 DR AWDNot Rated NoNo 1457
2010 Subaru Impreza 4-DR w/SABNot Rated NoNo 1546
2010 Subaru Impreza 4-DR Wagon w/SABNot Rated NoNo 1546

Source: NHTSA.

Every EPA-rated version: engines and combined mpg
YearEPA modelEnginesCombined
2026ImprezaAuto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L
Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L
29
2025ImprezaAuto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L
Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L
29–30
2024ImprezaAuto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L
Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L
29–30
2023Impreza 4-DoorAuto (AV-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L
Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L
26–32
2023Impreza 5-DoorAuto (AV-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L
Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L
26–31
2023Impreza Sport 4-DoorAuto (AV-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L 30
2023Impreza Sport 5-DoorAuto (AV-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L
Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L
25–30
2022Impreza 4-DoorAuto (AV-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L
Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L
26–32
2022Impreza 5-DoorAuto (AV-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L
Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L
26–31
2022Impreza Sport 4-DoorAuto (AV-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L 30
2022Impreza Sport 5-DoorAuto (AV-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L
Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L
25–30
2021Impreza 4-DoorAuto (AV-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L
Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L
26–32
2021Impreza 5-DoorAuto (AV-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L
Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L
26–31
2021Impreza Sport 4-DoorAuto (AV-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L 30
2021Impreza Sport 5-DoorAuto (AV-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L
Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L
25–30
2020Impreza 4-DoorAuto (AV-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L
Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L
26–31
2020Impreza 5-DoorAuto (AV-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L
Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L
26–31
2020Impreza Sport 4-DoorAuto (AV-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L
Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L
26–30
2020Impreza Sport 5-DoorAuto (AV-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L
Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L
25–30
2019Impreza 4-DoorAuto (AV-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L
Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L
27–32
2019Impreza 5-DoorAuto (AV-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L
Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L
26–31
2019Impreza Sport 4-DoorAuto (AV-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L
Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L
26–30
2019Impreza Sport 5-DoorAuto (AV-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L
Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L
25–30
2018Impreza 4-DoorAuto (AV-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L
Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L
27–32
2018Impreza 5-DoorAuto (AV-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L
Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L
26–31
2018Impreza Sport 4-DoorAuto (AV-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L
Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L
26–30
2018Impreza Sport 5-DoorAuto (AV-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L
Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L
25–30
2017Impreza 4-DoorAuto (AV-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L
Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L
27–32
2017Impreza 5-DoorAuto (AV-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L
Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L
26–31
2017Impreza Sport 4-DoorAuto (AV-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L
Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L
26–30
2017Impreza Sport 5-DoorAuto (AV-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L
Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L
25–30
2016Impreza AWDAuto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L
Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L
28–31
2016Impreza Sport AWDAuto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L
Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L
27–30
2016Impreza Wagon AWDAuto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L
Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L
28–31
2015Impreza AWDAuto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L
Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L
28–31
2015Impreza Sport AWDAuto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L
Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L
27–30
2015Impreza Wagon AWDAuto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L
Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L
28–31
2014Impreza AWDAuto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L
Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L
Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Turbo
Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Turbo
19–30
2014Impreza Wagon AWDAuto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L
Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L
Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Turbo
Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Turbo
19–30
2013Impreza AWDAuto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L
Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L
Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Turbo
Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Turbo
19–30
2013Impreza Wagon AWDAuto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L
Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L
Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Turbo
Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Turbo
19–30
2012Impreza AWDAuto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L
Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L
Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Turbo
Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Turbo
19–30
2012Impreza Wagon/Outback Sport AWDAuto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L
Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L
Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Turbo
Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Turbo
19–30
2011Impreza AWDAuto (S4), 4 cyl, 2.5 L
Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L
Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Turbo
Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Turbo
19–22
2011Impreza Wagon/Outback Sport AWDAuto (S4), 4 cyl, 2.5 L
Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L
Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Turbo
Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Turbo
19–22
2010Impreza AWDAuto (S4), 4 cyl, 2.5 L
Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L
Auto (S4), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Turbo
Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Turbo
21–22
2010Impreza Wagon/Outback SportAuto (S4), 4 cyl, 2.5 L
Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L
Auto (S4), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Turbo
Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Turbo
Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Turbo
19–22

Source: fueleconomy.gov.

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