Model year 2015 · Compact Cars, Small Station Wagons

2015 Subaru Impreza/Outback Sport: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings

EPA rates the 2015 Subaru Impreza/Outback Sport at 27–31 mpg combined across 6 versions. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls and 79 owner complaints for this model year. Its best NHTSA overall crash-test rating is 5 out of 5 stars.

Safety recalls

2

EPA combined mpg

27–31

NHTSA overall rating

5/5

Recall file dated Oct 27, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 27, 2026, 7:34 AM EDT

NHTSA lists this vehicle as IMPREZA, IMPREZA WRX.

Check your own car: enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls for that exact vehicle, and contact a Subaru dealer to schedule the repair — safety recall repairs are free. The list below covers the whole model year, so not every recall applies to every car.

2015 Subaru Impreza/Outback Sport recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 2 safety recalls for the 2015 Subaru Impreza/Outback Sport, newest first.

Exterior lighting: Brake lights: Switch

NHTSA 19V149000 Reported Feb 28, 2019
Filed by
Subaru of America, Inc. (manufacturer recall no. WUE-90)
Units affected
1,303,530 (estimate)
Problem
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Forester, 2008-2016 Impreza sedans, 2012-2016 Impreza station wagons, 2008-2014 WRX sedans (including STI), and 2013-2017 Crosstrek vehicles. Exposure to certain contaminants may cause the brake light switch to malfunction, preventing the brake lights from illuminating and also preventing keyless ignition vehicles from starting and CVT/automatic transmissions from being able to be shifted out of Park.
Risk
Brake lights that do not illuminate properly will not alert other drivers that the vehicle is slowing or stopping, increasing the risk of crash.
Remedy
Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake light switch, free of charge. The recall began April 15, 2019. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WUE-90.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Forward collision avoidance: Crash imminent braking and 1 more component

NHTSA 15V366000 Reported Jun 12, 2015
Filed by
Subaru of America, Inc. (manufacturer recall no. WQS-54)
Components
Forward collision avoidance: Crash imminent braking; Exterior lighting: Brake lights: Switch
Units affected
71,710 (estimate)
Problem
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2015 Legacy vehicles manufactured March 10, 2014, to April 16, 2015, Outback vehicles manufactured February 24, 2014, to April 16, 2015, Impreza vehicles manufactured September 9, 2014, to April 14, 2015, XV Crosstrek vehicles manufactured October 16, 2014, to April 15, 2015, and 2016 WRX vehicles manufactured March 23, 2015, and equipped with the Eyesight Driver Assist System. If the switch that activates the brake lights fails, the automatic pre-collision braking component of the driver assist system will not function.
Risk
If the automatic pre-collision braking system does not function as intended, the vehicle will not react to an obstacle in its path, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the driver assist system, free of charge. The recall began on July 20, 2015. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2783. Subaru's number for this recall is WQS-54.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.

2015 Subaru Impreza/Outback Sport fuel economy by version

EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination. Annual fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year (55% city, 45% highway) at EPA's current fuel-price assumptions; your cost will vary.

2015 Subaru Impreza/Outback Sport EPA fuel economy
VersionEngineTransmissionDriveFuelCity/Hwy/CombFuel cost/yrCO2 g/mi
Impreza AWD2.0L 4-cylManual 5-spdAll-Wheel DriveRegular25/33/28 mpg$2,400318
Impreza AWD2.0L 4-cylCVT (6 modes)All-Wheel DriveRegular28/36/31 mpg$2,150289
Impreza Sport AWD2.0L 4-cylManual 5-spdAll-Wheel DriveRegular24/33/27 mpg$2,500326
Impreza Sport AWD2.0L 4-cylCVT (6 modes)All-Wheel DriveRegular27/35/30 mpg$2,250294
Impreza Wagon AWD2.0L 4-cylManual 5-spdAll-Wheel DriveRegular25/33/28 mpg$2,400318
Impreza Wagon AWD2.0L 4-cylCVT (6 modes)All-Wheel DriveRegular28/36/31 mpg$2,150289

Source: FuelEconomy.gov (U.S. DOE and EPA), file dated Sep 29, 2026. Each version links to its FuelEconomy.gov record.

EPA estimates come from standardized lab tests so cars can be compared fairly; real-world mileage depends on speed, weather, load, tires and driving style.

2015 Subaru Impreza/Outback Sport crash-test ratings

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the tested versions. More stars mean a lower chance of serious injury in that type of crash. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

2015 Subaru Impreza/Outback Sport NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicleOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover riskForward collision warning
2015 Subaru Impreza 4 DR AWD5 stars4 stars5 stars5 stars9.9%Optional
2015 Subaru Impreza SW AWD5 stars4 stars5 stars5 stars9.9%Optional

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program), checked Oct 26, 2026.

Star ratings compare vehicles of similar size and weight; a frontal rating for a large pickup is not directly comparable with one for a small car.

2015 Subaru Impreza/Outback Sport owner complaints

Owners have filed 79 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Subaru Impreza/Outback Sport, most recently on Apr 6, 2026. 5 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 4 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.

Most-cited components in 2015 Subaru Impreza/Outback Sport complaints
Component named in complaintsMentions
Electrical system18
Unknown or other14
Power train11
Engine10
Air bags7
Steering7
Vehicle speed control6
Service brakes4
Structure: Body3
Visibility/wiper3

Source: NHTSA consumer complaint files (complaints received since January 1, 2015). One complaint can name several components.

Had a safety problem with your vehicle? You can report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem.

Other Subaru Impreza/Outback Sport model years

Subaru Impreza/Outback Sport by model year
YearCombinedRecallsComplaintsOverall rating
2017 Impreza/Outback Sport25–32 mpg71255/5
2016 Impreza/Outback Sport27–31 mpg1755/5

All Subaru Impreza/Outback Sport years compared · Decode a VIN

Other 2015 Subaru models

2015 Subaru BRZ2015 Subaru Crosstrek2015 Subaru Forester2015 Subaru Legacy/Outback2015 Subaru WRX

Sources

  • Recalls: NHTSA recall flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010), dated Oct 27, 2026, plus a live check of api.nhtsa.gov in your browser.
  • Complaints: NHTSA consumer complaint flat files (COMPLAINTS_RECEIVED), counts only — we do not republish complaint text.
  • Crash tests: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
  • Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
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