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2019 Subaru Impreza Air bags Problems

Complaints
4about this part
Share
2%of 194 total for the year
Median mileage
23,950miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the air bags of the 2019 Subaru Impreza, 2% of the 194 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 23,950 miles. 3 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.

“My vehicle is identified in the accident report as unit 2. Unit 1 attempted to make an improper/careless left turn onto mauch chunk rd. Unit 2 was in motion traveling straight across the intersection when unit 1 tried to make an illegal left turn and struck unit 2. Unit 1 was responsible for the accident. Initial impact point was 10 o'clock. Air bags did not deploy on unit 2. Unit 2 was declared a total loss. With all damage on the front end of unit 2. Time of accident was monday, 7/27/2020. Driver of unit #2 suffered ankle, leg, shoulder injuries along with a concussion. …”

NHTSA complaint #11351622, filed 2020-08, 23,950 miles

“On May 8th of this year, my fiancé were involved in a rear end collision. That morning, the Hyundai Tucson in front of us stopped short and we ran into the back of it doing around 35 an hour, and ended up with our vehicle (Subaru Impreza) being totaled. I’d like to provide pictures to show the impact, as even car experts have been surprised that the airbags didn’t deploy. As it turns out, a sedan hitting into the back of an SUV means that the airbag sensors may be untouched (because they’re too low) and therefore, airbags will not deploy, even if the accident severe. …”

NHTSA complaint #11428183, filed 2021-08

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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 2019 Subaru Impreza

Exterior lighting
63 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
60 complaints
Other or unknown
26 complaints
Electrical system
19 complaints
Brakes
8 complaints
Engine
8 complaints
Fuel system
6 complaints
Steering
5 complaints
Forward collision avoidance
4 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
4 complaints
Body and structure
3 complaints
Wheels
3 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2019 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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