The service and repair manual for the 2012 Subaru Impreza — 2.0L H4 and 2.5L H4 engines, 21 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Subaru published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.
01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers
| Model year | 2012 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 2.0L H4 — 122 cu in, DOHC 2.5L H4 — 150 cu in, DOHC, turbocharged |
| Trims | Touring Hatchback 4-Door · Premium Sedan 4-Door · WRX Sedan 4-Door · Base Sedan 4-Door · WRX Hatchback 4-Door · Sport Premium Hatchback 4-Door +15 |
| Federal record | 3 recalls · 336 complaints · 402 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 2012 Impreza manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 197
- General Information 2,219
- Accessories & Equipment 1,087
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 268
- Body & Frame 483
- Maintenance 414
- Brakes 534
- Restraints 458
- Drivelines & Axles 187
- Steering 206
- Electrical 671
- Suspension 203
- Engine Mechanical 725
- Transmission 436
- Engine Performance 2,530
- Axle Shaft Nut (Front) 162
- Axle Shaft Nut (Rear) 140
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 2012 Impreza
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic — pedals and linkages · 11V562000The driver might misjudge the amount of brake pedal travel required to achieve the desired stopping.
- Electrical System · 13V061000The engine may inadvertently start and run for up to fifteen minutes. the engine may continue to st.
- Electrical System · 16V738000If the air injection pump overheats, it may melt and increase the risk of a fire.
Owners have filed 336 complaints and Subaru has issued 402 technical service bulletins for the 2012 Impreza. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 2012 Impreza manual
Is this manual specific to the 2012 Impreza?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 2012 model year, covering the 2.0L H4 and 2.5L H4 across the Touring Hatchback 4-Door, Premium Sedan 4-Door, WRX Sedan 4-Door, Base Sedan 4-Door, WRX Hatchback 4-Door, Sport Premium Hatchback 4-Door, WRX Premium Sedan 4-Door, WRX Limited Sedan 4-Door, R Hatchback 4-Door, Base Hatchback 4-Door, Premium Hatchback 4-Door, Touring Sedan 4-Door, WRX Premium Hatchback 4-Door, WRX STI Sedan 4-Door, Sport Limited Hatchback 4-Door, WRX STI Hatchback 4-Door, Limited Hatchback 4-Door, WRX STI Limited Sedan 4-Door, Sport Hatchback 4-Door, WRX Limited Hatchback 4-Door, Limited Sedan 4-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Subaru published for this year.
What 2012 Impreza problems does it help with?
3 recalls are on federal record for the 2012 Impreza, covering service brakes, hydraulic, electrical system. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Subaru dealers.
Does it include 2012 Impreza wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 2012 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.
Is it a subscription?
No. $29.99 once and the manual is yours. It is a digital manual — nothing ships; access details arrive by email after checkout and it works on any device.
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