Model year 2020 · Midsize Cars, Small Station Wagons

2020 Subaru Impreza: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings

EPA rates the 2020 Subaru Impreza at 25–31 mpg combined across 8 versions. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall and 85 owner complaints for this model year. Its best NHTSA overall crash-test rating is 5 out of 5 stars.

Safety recalls

1

EPA combined mpg

25–31

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

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.

2020 Subaru Impreza recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 1 safety recall for the 2020 Subaru Impreza, newest first.

Fuel system, gasoline: Delivery: Fuel pump

NHTSA 21V587000 Reported Jul 29, 2021
Filed by
Subaru of America, Inc. (manufacturer recall no. WRG-21)
Units affected
175,968 (estimate)
Problem
Subaru 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.
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.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

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

2020 Subaru Impreza 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.

2020 Subaru Impreza EPA fuel economy
VersionEngineTransmissionDriveFuelCity/Hwy/CombFuel cost/yrCO2 g/mi
Impreza 4-Door2.0L 4-cylManual 5-spdAll-Wheel DriveRegular23/31/26 mpg$2,600337
Impreza 4-Door2.0L 4-cylCVT (7 modes)All-Wheel DriveRegular28/36/31 mpg$2,150282
Impreza 5-Door2.0L 4-cylManual 5-spdAll-Wheel DriveRegular24/31/26 mpg$2,600335
Impreza 5-Door2.0L 4-cylCVT (7 modes)All-Wheel DriveRegular28/36/31 mpg$2,150288
Impreza Sport 4-Door2.0L 4-cylManual 5-spdAll-Wheel DriveRegular23/31/26 mpg$2,600337
Impreza Sport 4-Door2.0L 4-cylCVT (7 modes)All-Wheel DriveRegular27/36/30 mpg$2,250291
Impreza Sport 5-Door2.0L 4-cylManual 5-spdAll-Wheel DriveRegular22/30/25 mpg$2,700351
Impreza Sport 5-Door2.0L 4-cylCVT (7 modes)All-Wheel DriveRegular27/35/30 mpg$2,250292

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.

2020 Subaru Impreza 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.

2020 Subaru Impreza NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicleOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover riskForward collision warning
2020 Subaru Impreza 4 DR AWD5 stars5 stars5 stars5 stars9.5%Optional
2020 Subaru Impreza SW AWD5 stars5 stars5 stars5 stars9.5%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.

2020 Subaru Impreza owner complaints

Owners have filed 85 complaints with NHTSA about the 2020 Subaru Impreza, most recently on Jun 24, 2026. 2 mention a crash, 2 a fire, 2 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.

Most-cited components in 2020 Subaru Impreza complaints
Component named in complaintsMentions
Visibility/wiper52
Unknown or other17
Service brakes5
Electrical system4
Air bags3
Engine3
Forward collision avoidance: Automatic emergency braking3
Visibility: Windshield3
Forward collision avoidance: Adaptive cruise control2
Exterior lighting1

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 model years

Subaru Impreza by model year
YearCombinedRecallsComplaintsOverall rating
2027 Impreza29 mpg——5/5
2026 Impreza29 mpg015/5
2025 Impreza29–30 mpg055/5
2024 Impreza29–30 mpg2325/5
2023 Impreza25–32 mpg245/5
2022 Impreza25–32 mpg1145/5
2021 Impreza25–32 mpg2145/5
2019 Impreza25–32 mpg51945/5
2018 Impreza25–32 mpg51525/5

All Subaru Impreza years compared · Decode a VIN

Other 2020 Subaru models

2020 Subaru Ascent2020 Subaru BRZ2020 Subaru Crosstrek2020 Subaru Forester2020 Subaru Legacy2020 Subaru Outback2020 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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