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2017 Subaru Impreza Air bags Problems

Complaints
11about this part
Share
9%of 125 total for the year
Median mileage
4,948miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the air bags of the 2017 Subaru Impreza, 9% of the 125 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 4,948 miles. 5 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.

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.

“The first problem I had, related to the airbag system, was when the temperature began to heat up in the summer. The was parked outside in the sun all day and when I was going to leave work, I turned on the car and it gave me an error code related to the airbag system, and the airbag error light turned on. I called the dealer (this was 2 months after buying he car - may 2017) they told me to bring it in. I took the car to the dealer, they were not able to find the problem, they asked me to leave the car a couple days. …”

NHTSA complaint #11022058, filed 2017-09, 2,500 miles

“I've had subarus my whole life and am a loyal consumer. Recently I was involved in an accident. My car was hit in the front on the passenger side. I'm including a photo to show you the damage to my 2017 Impreza. It was totaled and thankfully, I was not hurt. The airbags did not deploy. In light of the recent information that was released by the NHTSA concerning airbags not deploying, I feel I need to bring this to your attention. I will be sending the same information to the NHTSA. I realize in certain instances airbags do not deploy and perhaps this is one of those times. …”

NHTSA complaint #11203796, filed 2019-04, 27,000 miles

“After having car serviced, airbag warning light would not go off. I was told it would need to be reset , then I was told there was a 90% chance there was a part over the rearview mirror where the front dome lights are that needed to be replaced. They ordered the part and when they were about to install it they said it wasn't that part but a wiring problem that is located over the passenger door inside the ceiling panels that were chewed by a rodent. However there were no signs of the rodent and they have no idea how the rodent might have entered the ceiling panel because of the tight space. …”

NHTSA complaint #11045906, filed 2017-11, 4,948 miles

“Vehicle was involved in a front end collision with another vehicle traveling perpendicular to each other. Speed of the Subaru was between 10 and 20 MPH at time of impact with full ABS actuation on snow covered roads. The front of the Subaru was pushed back far enough so that the radiator is now in contact with the engine. The driver was wearing his seat belt, but still made contact with the a-pillar with his head, causing minor injuries. There was no air bag deployment.”

NHTSA complaint #11183300, filed 2019-02, 27,500 miles

“Dashboard airbag warning light is on when outside temperatures are hot. Happens alls surfaces/movement: stationary, moving, city street, highway. Passenger seat empty, driver in car only. Subaru dealer blamed it on my seat covers, after pushing for more research dealership says there is a known problem with airbag sensor but only techs who call into their tech help line are made aware. The part to fix the airbag issue/light is not currently available, and no specific date the part will be available to fix. …”

NHTSA complaint #10993829, filed 2017-06, 3,496 miles

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Air bags: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202413%
202117%
202034%
201942%
201821%
2017119%
2016811%
201579%
20143835%
20137931%
201210543%
20111729%
2010613%
20091212%
20083721%
20072740%
20062036%
20051216%
20041415%
200346%
200210%
2001218%
200025%
199929%
1998310%
1997620%
1996525%
19952043%
19931133%

Other parts of the 2017 Subaru Impreza

Exterior lighting
32 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
25 complaints
Other or unknown
22 complaints
Electrical system
21 complaints
Engine
14 complaints
Brakes
7 complaints
Fuel system
5 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
5 complaints
Vehicle speed control
4 complaints
Wheels
4 complaints
Forward collision avoidance
3 complaints
Body and structure
2 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2017 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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