2013 Subaru Impreza electrical system problems
33 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2013 Subaru Impreza — 13% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“In the morning of 7-11-2024, I started the engine to go to work as usual. I found the engine light on and noticed strange symptoms from the hood, such as unusual loud noise. Thereafter, I lifted the hood and confirmed loud noise coming from somewhere. Then, I immediately shut down the engine (no…”
filed Jul 12, 2024
“During humid days, when a passenger sits in the passenger seat for more than a minute, the airbags will turn off for both the driver and passenger seat. With some further research, this is a somewhat common problem with 2013 Subaru Imprezas. This is a massive safety risk.”
filed Aug 21, 2023
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Relay that controls the secondary air injection pump may fail, causing the pump to…Campaign 16V738000 · Oct 13, 2016
Related service bulletins
This 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 orignal bulletin.)
16-156-25R · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 2, 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 leak.
10-105-25R · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 26, 2026
Electrical System problems in other Impreza years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Impreza | 3 | 10% |
| 2020 Impreza | 4 | 5% |
| 2019 Impreza | 19 | 10% |
| 2018 Impreza | 12 | 8% |
| 2017 Impreza | 21 | 17% |
| 2016 Impreza | 14 | 19% |
| 2015 Impreza | 20 | 26% |
| 2014 Impreza | 17 | 16% |
| 2012 Impreza | 30 | 12% |
| 2011 Impreza | 9 | 16% |
| 2010 Impreza | 4 | 9% |
| 2009 Impreza | 8 | 8% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2013 Subaru Impreza
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.