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2022 Subaru Impreza

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2022 Impreza.

Transmission Automatic (AV-S7)

The 2022 Subaru Impreza utilizes an AV-S7 automatic transmission and requires 4.7 quarts of 0W-20 API SN engine oil. This setup delivers an EPA-rated fuel economy of 28/36/32 mpg. With only 12 total owner complaints—concentrated in the power train—and one recall, this model year is highly stable compared to the model's 1990-2026 history, which peaked at 300 complaints in 2002.

Model year202620252024202320222021202020192018

Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacity4.7 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type0W-20 API SNOEM · verified
Lug nut torque89.0 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy28/36/32 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 sizeP205/55R16 89VOEM · verified
Wheel / rim6.5 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 / 36 / 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 API SN engine oil, GL-5 · 75W-90 in the differential, DOT 3 · DOT 4 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 89.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-2-4.

Lubricants & capacities

Brake FluidDOT 3 · DOT 4
Differential Gear OilGL-5 · 75W-90
Engine OilAPI · GL-5 · Synthetic · 0W-20
Engine Oil Capacity4.7 qt

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts89.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-2-4

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR1234yf
Refrigerant Capacity1.04-1.16 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46YF
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: 81.0 ft-lbs
ABS Sensor Torque6.3
Minimum Pad Thickness0.059" in
Solid Rotor Minimum Thickness for ReplacementFront: 0.866; Rear: 15
Maximum Drum Diameter6.732"

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Inspection Procedure (Lower) — tightening sequence 1 stages
1Inspect ball joint dust cover. Step 3: Replace ball joint if any looseness is detected during step 1. Step 4: Replace ball joint dust cover if any damage is noted during visual inspection of step 2
Maximum Rotor Runout — tightening sequence 1 stages
1Install Lug Nuts88.5 ft. lbs
Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs — tightening sequence 1 stages
1All Bolts13 ft. lbs
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
17.4 ft. lbs., Step 2: 16.07.4 ft. lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
122.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 30-35°22 ft. lbs
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
1Install the 2 cylinder bank sides to each other., Step 226 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 every 30,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 30,000 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) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Clutch Assembly (inspect)
Every 30,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Brake Hydraulic System (drain, refill & bleed) · Clutch Hydraulic System (drain & refill) · Differential (inspect fluid level) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Engine Coolant System (inspect fluid level)
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 2022 Impreza shows a notable improvement over its immediate predecessors, with only 12 complaints and 1 recall—down substantially from 191 complaints in 2019 and 85 in 2020, representing a clear downward trend in consumer issues through the model year. The complaint areas are diffuse (power train, visibility/wiper, service brakes, engine—each 1-2 instances), with no crash-related complaints and only 2 fire complaints recorded, suggesting no systematic safety defect emerges from the data. TSBs dropped from 388 in 2020 to 242 in 2022, indicating the manufacturer was resolving technical issues through service bulletins as the model matured. Compared to 2021 (14 complaints, 2 recalls) and projecting forward to 2023 (4 complaints, 2 recalls), 2022 sits at the tail end of a rapid quality-improvement arc within this generation. The concrete takeaway: 2022 appears to be a strong candidate within this generation—low complaint volume, minimal recalls, and no crash complaints—making it one of the better years to purchase a used Impreza from this era.

1
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
242
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
12
Owner complaints
0 involved a crash · 2 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★★
Frontal★★★★★
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 12 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Power Train2
Visibility/Wiper2
Service Brakes1
Engine1
Electrical System1
Tires1
Steering,Power Train,Exterior Lighting1
Steering1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 1 of 1 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

22V712000Visibility:WindshieldReported 22/09/2022

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2022 Impreza and Outback vehicles. The incorrect paint clearcoat may have been applied, which can cause the windshield to be insufficiently bonded to the vehicle. As… Remedy: Subaru will offer owners a vehicle exchange or repurchase, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 21, 2022. Owners may contact Subaru's…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 242 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…
16-159-262026-06-22Electrical SystemThis bulletin provides new diagnostic steps for DTC P0851 and P0852 to be used 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 2022 Impreza take?

4.7 qt of Subaru API SN/SN Plus or SP GL-5 or GF-6A Synthetic 0W-20, per the factory manual.

Does the 2022 Impreza have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 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 / 36 highway / 32 combined mpg.