Wheel & Tire complaints by model year
| Year | Complaints | Share of year's complaints | Typical mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 7 | 22% | 33,000 miles |
| 2023 | 2 | 50% | 49,000 miles |
| 2022 | 2 | 14% | — |
| 2021 | 2 | 14% | 2,000 miles |
| 2020 | 1 | 1% | — |
| 2019 | 4 | 2% | 17,000 miles |
| 2018 | 2 | 1% | — |
| 2017 | 4 | 3% | 96,000 miles |
| 2016 | 1 | 1% | 24,000 miles |
| 2015 | 4 | 5% | 14,000 miles |
| 2014 | 7 | 6% | 3,000 miles |
| 2013 | 1 | 0% | 74,000 miles |
| 2012 | 9 | 4% | 62,000 miles |
| 2011 | 2 | 3% | — |
| 2010 | 2 | 4% | 90,000 miles |
| 2009 | 4 | 4% | 141,000 miles |
| 2008 | 1 | 1% | — |
| 2007 | 6 | 9% | 50,000 miles |
| 2006 | 4 | 7% | 63,000 miles |
| 2005 | 3 | 4% | 80,000 miles |
| 2004 | 1 | 1% | — |
| 2003 | 1 | 2% | 70,000 miles |
| 2002 | 2 | 1% | 11,000 miles |
| 2001 | 3 | 27% | 75,000 miles |
| 2000 | 5 | 12% | 140,000 miles |
| 1999 | 2 | 9% | — |
| 1998 | 2 | 7% | 67,000 miles |
| 1997 | 5 | 17% | 100,000 miles |
| 1996 | 4 | 20% | — |
| 1995 | 2 | 4% | — |
Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (wheels, lug nuts, original-equipment tires, TPMS).
Mileage when the problem started
What owners report
225 40 r18 all four of my tires have a crack thats on the side wall that goes around the whole tire took it to my dealership and they said that it was defective and that i couldn't drive my vehicle like that
Part 3 SUBARU STRUT ISSUE I called the service department at Peltier Subaru and told them what happened and that I should be reimbursed for the tire. I was told that I needed to bring the tire in so that it could be inspected, along with the car to make there wasn't something else going on. I talked with the service manager and he talked with his manager, who okayed a reimbursement verbally to me which was witnessed by the service manager. They said a check would be mailed from the finance department, which never happened. Supposedly they inspected the vehicle while I was in the lobby, and they found nothing, nothing at all. Basically this was another waste of time and money on my part. I live an hour away, they don't give you a gas card, or even wash your car, just you have a good day sir, that they really don't mean. …
The contact owns a 2019 Subaru Impreza equipped with Continental tire, tire line: Pro-contact TX, Tire Size: 225/55/R16, DOT number: A3T2WC393019. The contact stated that while his wife was driving 65 mph, the rear driver's side tire experienced a blowout. The contact stated that several warning lights were illuminated. The driver exited the highway and parked at a nearby exit. The contact called the local dealer the next day to have the vehicle towed and the rear driver's side tire replaced. The contact stated then later received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21T001000 (TIRES) however, the dealer stated that the tire was not included in the recall. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 17,340.
I brought my car into my family mechanic to get an inspection after I noticed severe shaking when breaking and a burnt rubber smell. They determined the left front caliper was hanging and needed to be replaced- the caliper is covered under my warranty, so I brought my car into the dealership - service department at dealership was UNABLE to detect the issue for weeks until I gave them detailed instructions on how to find the issue, once they agreed the caliper needed to be replaced, the part was backordered until late august - I got my car back after they changed the caliper and the issue is still happening after long drives- dealership is still UNALBE to detect the issue - I am being told after market brakes are the issue
Since new, maybe once a month, Cruise control idiot light comes on and flashes until car is turned off. usually no bother but one day it started braking without me and I bought the DUMB base model!!! before extended warranty expires, this august, hopefully dealer will replace wheel speed sensors on rear wheels. not sure if this will fix problem. I have asked them to check this six or seven times now. they tell me warranty may not cover it unless code is stored? hopefully they will stand behind product and fix it anyway. 2017 Impreza with 33000 miles and have done ALL recalls and maintenance!
The rear wheel bearing hubs continuously have to be replaced due to failure. I have 110,000 miles and have replaced the same rear wheel bearing 3x since buying the vehicle new. The 1st occured withing the first 30,000 miles
My 2015 Impreza has had its rear wheel bearings fail twice now, and now there's still a loud noise coming from the end of my vehicle. My most recent trip to the dealer to get a bearing replaced costed me nearly $800. The kicker is, I just rolled over 65,000 on my car. There's no reason I should be flying through bearings this fast, and have what seems like a never ending rear-end noise that seems to only be getting louder.
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 Subaru Impreza. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the tire pressure monitoring system sensor light illuminated. Upon inspection, it was determined that the tire air pressure was low on multiple tires. The vehicle was taken to young Subaru located at 3920 riverdale rd, ogden, ut 84405, who diagnosed that the valve stems were faulty. The valve stems were replaced however, the failure recurred. The contacted indicated that over the years, the failure occurred on all four wheels. The tires were replaced multiple times however, the failure persisted. It was also determined that the failure was not caused by faulty tires. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 2,000.
Frequently asked questions
Which Subaru Impreza years have wheel & tire problems?
By NHTSA complaints, the 2012 (9), 2014 (7), 2024 (7), 2007 (6) and 1997 (5) model years. Wheel & Tire complaints make up 4% of all complaints for the 2012.
Is there a recall for Subaru Impreza wheel & tire problems?
No. NHTSA lists no wheels & tires recall for any Subaru Impreza model year. A widespread problem may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin, so ask a dealer.
At what mileage do Subaru Impreza wheel & tire problems start?
Across all years, half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 52,000 miles; 60% happened before 50,000 miles.
What part fails most often?
Owners most often name the hub (11 mentions), followed by the sidewall (5).
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.