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2020 Subaru Impreza Engine problems

Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 2020 Subaru Impreza's engine & cooling with NHTSA - 4% of all its complaints, most recently on May 29, 2025. Stalling, loss of power, oil consumption, overheating, head gaskets, timing chains and engine failure.

Complaints
3
Recalls
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
0

Engine complaints

Engine & cooling

White smoke mechanic claims oil mixed with the antifreeze. And stated that the engine needed to be replaced.

Filed Incident EngineNHTSA 11663580
Electrical systemEngine & cooling

On 3 separate occasions since I've had my car, it has powered off completely without warning while driving. This is very dangerous could cause a severe accident or death. I called a tow truck on 3 separate occasions (1/27/23; 2/26/24; 2/28/24) to take it to the dealer or car repair business. Then after 20 - 30 minutes, it starts up again like normal. This make of cars made in 2020 have recalls for this same problem except for the model I have. The maker of these cars are not responding to keep their customers safe and continue to lie about the problems these cars are having. They are poorly made and extremely unsafe.

Filed Incident Electrical system · EngineNHTSA 11574727
Engine & cooling

Tl* the contact owns a 2020 subaru impreza. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle loss motive power and stalled without warning. After stopping the vehicle and inspecting under the hood, the engine was restarted and the vehicle operated as designed. The failure recurred on multiple occasions. The cause of the failure was not determined. An unknown dealer was notified of the failure. The manufacture was not contacted. The failure mileage was 10,000. *Ln the consumer stated that the batter had been replaced as the problems killed the battery. *As

Filed Incident EngineNHTSA 11342076

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