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2019 Subaru Impreza

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2019 Impreza.

Body PASSENGER CARTransmission Automatic (AV-S7)

The 2019 Subaru Impreza is a passenger car equipped with Subaru's AV-S7 automatic transmission and an engine spec'd for 4.7 quarts of 0W-20 oil, delivering EPA fuel economy of 28/38/32 mpg. Its reliability record shows 191 total owner complaints across five recalls, with exterior lighting leading as the top complaint area — figures that place this model year firmly in the moderate tier of the Impreza's documented history spanning 1990 through 2026, well below the 2002 peak of 300 complaints yet distant from the single-digit lows seen in more recent years. For researchers, that positions the 2019 as neither a standout trouble year nor a clean slate, but a model carrying enough documented issues to merit close examination within the broader generational arc.

Model year202620252024202320222021202020192018

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity4.7 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type0W-20OEM · verified
Lug nut torque89 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy28/38/32 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 35 · 550 CCA battery. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 35 · 550 CCAOEM · verified
Tire size205/50R17 89VOEM · verified
Wheel / rim7 inOEM · verified

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (AV-S7)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length182.3 in
Overall width70.1 in
Overall height57.5 in
Wheelbase105.1 in
Curb weight3034 lb
Track (front / rear)60.6 / 61 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)60/40

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined28 / 38 / 32 mpg
DrivetrainAll-Wheel Drive
Passenger volume100 cu ft
Cargo volume12 cu ft
Recommended fuelRegular Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the Impreza of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

8.4–9.7 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 8.40 sec — 2017 2.0i Sport Sedan
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
20172.0i Sport Sedan 2.0L F-48.40 sec16.60 sec152 hpAWD
20172.0i Sport Sedan 2.0L F-49.00 sec16.90 sec152 hpAWD
20172.0i Sport 5-door Hatchback 2.0L F-49.10 sec17.10 sec152 hpAWD
20172.0i Limited 5-door Hatchback 2.0L F-49.20 sec17.10 sec152 hpAWD
20172.0i Limited 5-door Hatchback 2.0L F-49.30 sec17.20 sec152 hpAWD
20172.0i Limited 5-door Hatchback 2.0L F-49.60 sec17.40 sec152 hpAWD
20172.0i Sport Sedan 2.0L F-49.70 sec17.40 sec152 hpAWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 4.7 qt of 0W-20 engine oil, Dot 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 89 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-2-4.

Lubricants & capacities

Brake FluidDot 3
Engine CoolantSubaru Super coolant, P/N SOA868V9270
Engine Coolant Capacity8.0
Engine CoolantSubaru Super coolant, P/N SOA868V9270
Engine Coolant Capacity8.2
Engine Oil0W-20 · Synthetic
Engine Oil Capacity4.7 qt

Engine torques

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs13 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts89 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub162.0
Rear Wheel Hub177.0

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-2-4
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)775 Setting Speed. 650 Checking Speed. rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)100 rpm
Curb Idle Speed (Secondary Under Load)850 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (Secondary Under Load)150 rpm
Ignition Timing6 degrees
Ignition Timing Acceptable Variance10 degrees

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity.99 - 1.110 lbs
Oil TypeND-8 or equivalent
Standard BCI Group Number35
Standard BCI Cranking Performance550 cca

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier Torque20.0 ft-lbs
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt TorqueRear: 49.0 ft-lbs
ABS Sensor TorqueFront: 6.0; Rear: 6.0
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.059 in; Rear: 0.059 in
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for ReplacementFront: .866; Rear: .335
Maximum Rotor Runout.002
Maximum Drum DiameterParking Brake: 6.732

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
189 inch lbs., Step 2: 1689 in
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
121.4 ft. lbs., Step 2: 73.8 ft. lbs., Step 3: Loosen all bolts 180° in the reverse order of installation., Step 4: Loosen all bolts 180° in the reverse order of installation., Step 5: 31 ft. lbs., Step 6: Turn 78-82°, Step 7: Turn bolts 1 & 2: 73-77°, Step 8: Tighten Bolts 6, 5, 4, 3 in that order: 28-32°.21.4 ft. lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
122 ft. lbs., Step 2: 30°-35°.22 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 6,000 mi; spark plugs every 60,000 mi; coolant at 137,500 mi. The big-interval services (at 137,500 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 6,000 miEngine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
Every 12,000 miBrake Line (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Clutch Assembly (inspect) · Parking Brake System (inspect)
Every 30,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Brake Hydraulic System (drain, refill & bleed) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · Clutch Hydraulic System (drain & refill) · Differential (inspect fluid level) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace)
Every 60,000 miSpark Plugs (replace) · Wheel Bearing (inspect)
Every 72,000 miFuel Filter (replace)
At 137,500 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2019 Subaru Impreza sits at the peak of complaint volume within its generation (2017–2023), recording 191 complaints—the highest of any year in that span and a sharp rise from 125 in 2017 and 149 in 2018. Its five recalls match the 2018 count but are notably higher than the one or two recalls seen in 2020–2023, while its 511 TSBs are also elevated relative to later years. The top complaint areas—Exterior Lighting (60) and Visibility/Wiper (52)—account for the majority of issues, with six crash-related and one fire complaint reported. The data shows a clear downward trend in complaints and recalls after 2019, suggesting that later model years addressed many of the problems that surfaced in the target year. Given this record, the 2019 Impreza is a less advisable buy compared to 2020 or newer examples of the same generation, which exhibit significantly fewer reported issues.

5
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
511
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
191
Owner complaints
6 involved a crash · 1 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★★
Frontal★★★★★
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 191 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Exterior Lighting60
Visibility/Wiper52
Unknown Or Other15
Electrical System8
Service Brakes5
Engine4
Visibility4
Air Bags4

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 5 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

21V587000Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel PumpReported 29/07/2021

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ascent, 2018 Forester, 2018-2020 Impreza, Legacy, Outback, 2018-2019 BRZ, WRX, and Toyota 86 vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may… Remedy: Dealers will replace the low-pressure fuel pump, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 24, 2021. Subaru and Toyota owners may call customer service at…

21V264000Electrical System:SoftwareReported 15/04/2021

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Subaru Impreza and 2018-2019 Crosstrek vehicles. The Engine Control Module (ECM) may continue to power the ignition coil after the engine is shut off… Remedy: Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will update the ECM software, replace the ignition coils and, if necessary, the front exhaust pipe, free of charge. Owner notification…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 511 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
02-193-24R2026-06-29EngineThis bulletin provides updated parts information and a service procedure to follow for…
09-74-21R2026-06-25EngineThis bulletin provides updated parts information and a service procedure to follow for…
09-81-21R2026-06-24Fuel/Propulsion SystemThis bulletin announces design changes made to the fuel injector and fuel pipe in…
SubaruNet Annoucement (E2026-06-11Unknown Or OtherThis announcement is requesting retailer staff to retain the EyeSight protective hood…
16-156-25R2026-06-02Power TrainThis bulletin announces a design change made to the CVT Control Valve Body which…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2019 Impreza take?

4.7 qt of 0W-20 Synthetic, per the factory manual.

Does the 2019 Impreza have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the Impreza get?

EPA figures are 28 city / 38 highway / 32 combined mpg.