2015 Subaru Impreza: problems, recalls and what it’s worth
Known weak spot on this generation: FB20 / FB25 oil consumption. 2 recall campaigns to confirm with a dealer.
Ask to see oil level now; ask the seller how often they add oil. A ring-replacement or an oil-consumption test on record means it was addressed.
Known problems on the 2015 Subaru Impreza
FB20 / FB25 oil consumption $1,200–$3,500 to fix
The FB 'boxer' engines of this era burn oil — often a quart every 1,000–1,200 mi — from a piston-ring design later revised. Subaru settled a class action and did ring replacements under an oil-consumption test.
Check for: Ask to see oil level now; ask the seller how often they add oil. A ring-replacement or an oil-consumption test on record means it was addressed.
Basis: Subaru oil-consumption class-action settlement; TSB 02-157-14
Known patterns for this year and model, not findings about one car. A well-kept example may already have had the fix. Costs are rough US shop prices.
2015 Subaru Impreza recalls
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2015 Subaru Impreza. Repairs are free at a dealer for the brand, and a dealer can confirm by VIN which were already done.
- Lights
Brake lights that do not illuminate properly will not alert other drivers that the vehicle is slowing or stopping, increasing the risk of crash.
Details 19V149000
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Forester, 2008-2016 Impreza sedans, 2012-2016 Impreza station wagons, 2008-2014 WRX sedans (including STI), and 2013-2017 Crosstrek vehicles. Exposure to certain contaminants may cause the brake light switch to malfunction, preventing the brake lights from illuminating and also preventing keyless ignition vehicles from starting and CVT/automatic transmissions from being able to be shifted out of Park.
Fix: Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake light switch, free of charge. The recall began April 15, 2019. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WUE-90.
- Driver-assist systems
If the automatic pre-collision braking system does not function as intended, the vehicle will not react to an obstacle in its path, increasing the risk of a crash.
Details 15V366000
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2015 Legacy vehicles manufactured March 10, 2014, to April 16, 2015, Outback vehicles manufactured February 24, 2014, to April 16, 2015, Impreza vehicles manufactured September 9, 2014, to April 14, 2015, XV Crosstrek vehicles manufactured October 16, 2014, to April 15, 2015, and 2016 WRX vehicles manufactured March 23, 2015, and equipped with the Eyesight Driver Assist System. If the switch that activates the brake lights fails, the automatic pre-collision braking component of the driver assist system will not function.
Fix: Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the driver assist system, free of charge. The recall began on July 20, 2015. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2783. Subaru's number for this recall is WQS-54.
2015 Subaru Impreza safety investigations and free repairs
No open safety investigations.
Free repairs to ask about (warranty extensions):
- Engine: Is initiating a program to extend the original New Car Powertrain Limited Warranty coverage for excessive engine oilconsumption on applicable…
A dealer for the brand can check these by VIN.
Source: NHTSA, Sep 24, 2026.
2015 Subaru Impreza safety and fuel
From NHTSA’s crash tests and the EPA’s fueleconomy.gov.
What owners complain about
79 complaints filed with NHTSA for this year and model, about average.
Share of complaints that mention each area. One complaint can mention several.
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