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2015 Subaru Impreza

Everything Canada’s open data holds on this vehicle: what has been recalled, what it costs to run, and how efficient it is compared with everything else on the road.

Recalls

5

5 current

Combined

7.6L/100 km

Fuel, a year

$2,356

20,000 km, Ontario prices

Recalls

Good news: Recall repairs cost you nothing. Book with any manufacturer dealer and quote the recall number — no time limit, however many owners the vehicle has had.

Lights And Instruments

Transport Canada recall 2022394 · manufacturer campaign WRE-22

21 July 2022

Transport Canada lists: Impreza 2015–2021

What is wrong

Over time, the backup lamp switch could corrode and fail. If this happens, the backup lamps will not turn on when the transmission is shifted into reverse and the shift position will not display. Additionally, for vehicles equipped with a rearview camera, the camera image will not appear on the display in the instrument cluster.

Why it matters

Backup lamps that do not work properly could cause a person not to recognize that the vehicle is backing. A rearview camera image that does not display could reduce a driver's ability to see behind the vehicle while backing up. These issues could increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

Subaru will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealership to inspect, and if necessary, replace the backup lamp switch.

7,975 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Brakes

Transport Canada recall 2019104 · manufacturer campaign WUE-90

1 March 2019

Transport Canada lists: Forester 2014–2016 · Impreza 2008–2016 · XV 2013–2017

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the brake lamp switch could fail. This would cause the brake lamps not to turn on when the brakes are applied. Depending on the model, this could cause an inability to shift from park or to start using the push-button ignition. This may also cause problems with the following: anti-lock brake system (ABS), vehicle dynamics control (VDC), and/or Eyesight system.

Why it matters

If the brake lights do not work, a following driver may not to recognize that a vehicle ahead is braking, increasing the risk of crash.

What the dealer will do

The company will notify owners by mail. Owners will be instructed to take their vehicle to a dealer to have the brake lamp switch replaced.

135,814 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Electrical

Transport Canada recall 2017487 · manufacturer campaign WTQ-76

6 October 2017

Transport Canada lists: Impreza 2015

What is wrong

On certain vehicles equipped with a factory installed subwoofer located inside the trunk, luggage in the trunk could come into contact the subwoofer wire and move the wire out of its normal position. This could damage the integrated circuit in the subwoofer amplifier and could create a continuous electrical current, resulting in the subwoofer overheating, and would increase the risk of fire causing injury and/or damage to property.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will inspect, and repair as necessary.

1,727 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Accessories

Transport Canada recall 2015249 · manufacturer campaign WQS-54

4 June 2015

Transport Canada lists: Impreza 2015 · Legacy 2015 · Outback 2015 · XV 2015

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, if the driver assist system were to become disabled due to a brake light switch failure, the system could fail to inform the driver that the automatic braking, adaptive cruise control and pre-collision braking systems are disabled. This could increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will reprogram the driver assist system.

4,587 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Accessories

Transport Canada recall 2015206 · manufacturer campaign WQO-51

15 May 2015

Transport Canada lists: Forester 2014–2015 · Impreza 2015 · Legacy 2013–2015 · Outback 2013–2015 · and 1 more

What is wrong

On certain vehicles equipped with EyeSight driver assist technology, the French version of the EyeSight Owner’s Manual my contain incorrect translations of certain text. If the vehicle were to be operated as described in the mistranslated French text, it could increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

Subaru will send corrected French EyeSight manuals directly to affected vehicle owners and additional corrected manuals will be available to all Dealers.

3,500 vehicles affected in CanadaCarCompliance Mfr

Efficiency and running cost

Class
Station wagon: Small
In its class
More efficient than 78% of 36 2015 vehicles in this class
Tailpipe CO₂
175 g/km

Set your own distance and pump price · Full efficiency ranking

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Common questions

Does the 2015 Subaru Impreza have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 5 recalls on record for the 2015 Subaru Impreza. Recall repairs are free at any manufacturer dealer.
What fuel economy does the 2015 Subaru Impreza get?
NRCan rates the 2015 Subaru Impreza at 7.6 L/100 km combined, emitting 175 g of CO2 per kilometre. There are 4 rated versions; this is the median.
What does it cost to run a 2015 Subaru Impreza for a year?
At 20,000 km a year and Ontario average prices, about $2,356 in fuel, producing roughly 3,511 kg of CO2. Your own distance and prices will change this — the calculator lets you set both.

Source: Transport Canada — Vehicle Recalls Database; NRCan — Fuel consumption ratings. Data current as of 30 July 2026. Running cost uses Ontario average prices (155 ¢/L, 14.5 ¢/kWh), which are hand-maintained estimates. 30,784 rated vehicles on file.