2013 Subaru Impreza Seat belts Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 2%of 251 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 37,247miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the seat belts of the 2013 Subaru Impreza, 2% of the 251 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 37,247 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I just replaced the front passenger seat belt for reverse lock (unable to pull out) for the second time. No other belts are affected. Parked the car unhooked the belt. Upon returning the belt would not pull out. Which of course requires the passenger to not be restrained. The first time this happened I assumed the belt was worn out, or manufacturing defect. It was out of warranty so I replaced it myself. The replacement lasted about two years. Now I have to believe there is a defect in the system somewhere.”
NHTSA complaint #11128327, filed 2018-09, 71,695 miles“The passenger air-bag on light illuminated and the fasten seatbelt warning sound was sounded even though there was nothing in the passenger seat. This has happened multiple times, the most recent at 21,793 miles.”
NHTSA complaint #10648631, filed 2014-10, 19,494 miles“Front passenger seatbelt grabs frequently, hitting my wife in her neck or near it. Subaru dealer said it is okay. Occurs when I brake the car or go around corners. Usually, my own belt is not grabbing at these times.”
NHTSA complaint #11064378, filed 2018-01“My mother has an issue with her airbag light in her subura Impreza car off and on first time last year and she brought into Subaru and the light went off they told her next time it happens to bring in right away then she was driving last week and the light popped on again she called Subaru america headquarters about they told her it was a safety issue she and sent her in the Subaru dealer in bloomfield nj to get a diagnostic test to see what is wrong with the car after a couple of hours of checking they said it was nothing wrong with the car but when my mom asked the lady if she got into an…”
NHTSA complaint #11115404, filed 2018-08Related service bulletins
- 10213193May 18, 2022This bulletin provides a procedure to address customer concerns of a squeaking sound originating from where the front seat belt buckle assembly attaches to the seat frame.
- 10201027Aug 4, 2021This bulletin provides a procedure to address customer concerns of a squeaking sound originating from where the front seat belt buckle assembly attaches to the seat frame.
- 10186363Jan 12, 2021This bulletin provides a procedure to address customer concerns of a squeaking sound originating from where the front seat belt buckle assembly attaches to the seat frame.
- 10185083Dec 15, 2020This bulletin provides a procedure to address customer concerns of a squeaking sound originating from where the front seat belt buckle assembly attaches to the seat frame.
- 10185082Dec 15, 2020This bulletin provides a procedure to address customer concerns of a squeaking sound originating from where the front seat belt buckle assembly attaches to the seat frame.
- 10175988May 8, 2020This bulletin provides a procedure to address customer concerns of a squeaking sound originating from where the front seat belt buckle assembly attaches to the seat frame.
Seat belts: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 1 | 1% |
| 2016 | 2 | 3% |
| 2015 | 1 | 1% |
| 2014 | 3 | 3% |
| 2013 | 6 | 2% |
| 2012 | 4 | 2% |
| 2011 | 1 | 2% |
| 2009 | 2 | 2% |
| 2008 | 3 | 2% |
| 2005 | 1 | 1% |
| 2003 | 1 | 2% |
| 2002 | 1 | 0% |
| 2000 | 1 | 2% |
| 1999 | 1 | 5% |
| 1998 | 1 | 3% |
| 1997 | 2 | 7% |
| 1996 | 1 | 5% |
| 1995 | 2 | 4% |
| 1993 | 1 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2013 Subaru Impreza
79 complaintsEngine
75 complaintsElectrical system
34 complaintsBrakes
25 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
23 complaintsOther or unknown
21 complaintsSteering
14 complaintsVehicle speed control
13 complaintsSeats
9 complaintsExterior lighting
7 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaintsFuel system
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2013 Subaru Impreza
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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