Subaru Impreza NHTSA Safety Ratings
NHTSA gives the 2024 Subaru Impreza an overall safety rating of 5 out of 5 stars, with 5 stars in the frontal crash test and 5 stars for rollover resistance.
Latest model year (2026):
NHTSA rates the Subaru Impreza at 5 ★ overall, 5 ★ frontal crash, 5 ★ side crash and 5 ★ rollover.
Subaru Impreza Safety — All Years
| Year | Variant | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2024 Subaru Impreza SW AWD | 5 ★ | 5 ★ | 5 ★ | 5 ★ | 2 | 30 |
| 2023 | 2023 Subaru Impreza SW AWD | 5 ★ | 5 ★ | 5 ★ | 5 ★ | 2 | 4 |
| 2023 | 2023 Subaru Impreza 4 DR AWD | 5 ★ | 5 ★ | 5 ★ | 5 ★ | 2 | 4 |
| 2022 | 2022 Subaru Impreza SW AWD | 5 ★ | 5 ★ | 5 ★ | 5 ★ | 1 | 12 |
| 2022 | 2022 Subaru Impreza 4 DR AWD | 5 ★ | 5 ★ | 5 ★ | 5 ★ | 1 | 12 |
| 2021 | 2021 Subaru Impreza SW AWD | 5 ★ | 5 ★ | 5 ★ | 5 ★ | 2 | 14 |
| 2021 | 2021 Subaru Impreza 4 DR AWD | 5 ★ | 5 ★ | 5 ★ | 5 ★ | 2 | 14 |
| 2018 | 2018 Subaru Impreza 4 DR AWD | 5 ★ | 5 ★ | 5 ★ | 5 ★ | 5 | 149 |
| 2017 | 2017 Subaru Impreza 4 DR AWD | 5 ★ | 5 ★ | 5 ★ | 5 ★ | 7 | 125 |
Crash-test star ratings sourced from the NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP). Ratings apply to the tested body style and can differ between trims and drivetrain layouts.
Subaru Impreza Safety FAQ
Is the Subaru Impreza a safe car?
NHTSA gives the Subaru Impreza an overall crash rating of 5 out of 5 stars, including 5 stars in the frontal crash test and 5 stars in the side crash test. Ratings are per body style and model year — check the table above for yours.
What is the rollover rating of the Subaru Impreza?
The Subaru Impreza scores 5 out of 5 stars for rollover resistance, with a calculated rollover risk of about 9.3%. Taller vehicles typically score lower here than sedans.
Does the Subaru Impreza have driver assistance features?
NHTSA records the tested Subaru Impreza as having electronic stability control, with forward collision warning and with lane departure warning. Availability varies by trim and package.