2015 Subaru Impreza Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 20about this part
- Share
- 26%of 77 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 40,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 20 complaints about the electrical system of the 2015 Subaru Impreza, 26% of the 77 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 40,000 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Front overhead interior light would not turn off. It was at night, I was visiting, I called Subaru for help. Response ; call back tomorrow. I pried the plastic cover off and took out the bulb. Dealership response was ' leave it on, the next morning when the battery is dead, call our road side service and we will charge your battery.”
NHTSA complaint #11058156, filed 2018-01, 36,000 miles“Every time I put my car in park, I am unable to remove the key from the ignition. Eventually if I keep shifting out of and back into park it will let me remove the key. It appears to be related to a subary service bulletin #: 16-112-18r”
NHTSA complaint #11343963, filed 2020-08, 40,000 miles“When car is shifted into park and turned off, I cannot remove the key from the ignition. This happens intermittently. I never know when it will happen. It happens about 30 -40 percent of the time lately.”
NHTSA complaint #11223150, filed 2019-06, 35,000 miles“I had the brake light switch (recall) replaced a month ago. Now the key won't come out of the ignition as it should when the vehicle is placed in park. I have to put the shifter in drive and pull forward, then reverse again to try and see if it will come out. It may take several attempts before it works properly. I had no problems of this nature before and it was working fine until just this week. I have 70,800 miles on the vehicle and am greatly disappointed it already needs to go back to the dealership to be serviced.”
NHTSA complaint #11252120, filed 2019-08, 70,800 miles“The vehicle was park at my home. Upon starting the vehicle the airbag light illuminated. Subaru of america was contacted and an appointment was set up with the local Subaru dealership. The vehicle was dropped off that evening and was looked at the next day. After inspecting the vehicle I was notified that the passenger seat occupancy sensor had an issue and the passenger seat would need to be replaced. They claimed this was due to the seat being wet. The vehicle was purchased used in 2018 with 35,278 miles and now has around 46,000 miles. …”
NHTSA complaint #11341222, filed 2020-07, 46,110 milesRelated service bulletins
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- 11037927Sep 14, 2026This bulletin has been developed to outline the steps for gathering basic but essential information during diagnosis of Infotainment concerns. This is an revised version of the…
- 11036807Aug 20, 2026This Service Information Bulletin outlines a systematic procedure for diagnosing parasitic draw (dark/standby current) in vehicles experiencing battery drain when the ignition is…
- 11036796Aug 13, 2026This Bulletin has been developed to outline the steps for gathering basic but essential information during diagnosis of Infotainment concerns. (This is an revised version of the…
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- 11036789Aug 1, 2026This bulletin contains illustrations of exchange components and their manufacturer as well as a description of the proper exchange procedure. This is an revised version of the…
- 11034242Jun 2, 2026This bulletin announces a design change made to the CVT Control Valve Body which incorporates an enhanced valve sleeve to improve durability. (This is an revised version of the…
- 11033063May 13, 2026This bulletin announces a design change made to the CVT Control Valve Body which incorporates an enhanced valve sleeve to improve durability.
- 11030560Mar 26, 2026This bulletin announces the new procedure and Warranty Fail Code for FirstTime air conditioning (A/C) performance concerns possibly resulting from an undetected A/C refrigerant…
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3 | 9% |
| 2022 | 1 | 7% |
| 2020 | 4 | 5% |
| 2019 | 19 | 10% |
| 2018 | 12 | 8% |
| 2017 | 21 | 17% |
| 2016 | 14 | 19% |
| 2015 | 20 | 26% |
| 2014 | 17 | 16% |
| 2013 | 34 | 14% |
| 2012 | 30 | 12% |
| 2011 | 9 | 16% |
| 2010 | 5 | 11% |
| 2009 | 8 | 8% |
| 2008 | 8 | 5% |
| 2007 | 7 | 10% |
| 2005 | 2 | 3% |
| 2004 | 1 | 1% |
| 2002 | 6 | 2% |
| 2001 | 1 | 9% |
| 1998 | 3 | 10% |
| 1997 | 2 | 7% |
| 1995 | 4 | 9% |
| 1993 | 2 | 6% |
Other parts of the 2015 Subaru Impreza
14 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
11 complaintsEngine
10 complaintsAir bags
7 complaintsSteering
6 complaintsVehicle speed control
6 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsWheels
3 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2015 Subaru Impreza
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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