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2021 Subaru Impreza recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2021 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 2
Park-it warnings: 1
Complaints: 14
Latest campaign: Aug 30, 2021

Recall summary by component2

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Park‑it	Latest	Campaign IDs
Suspension	1	1	Aug 30, 2021	21V675000
Power train	1	–	Jan 26, 2021	21V024000

Safety recalls2

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

1Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

Aug 30, 2021Latest campaign


Aug 30, 202121V675000	Suspension: front control arm A separated control arm may cause the tire to contact the wheel well, resulting in a loss of control and increasing the risk of a crash. Do not drive until repaired DetailsHide details for campaign 21V675000 What's wrong Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2021 Impreza vehicles. The left-front lower control arm weld may fail, allowing the control arm to separate from the crossmember. Risk A separated control arm may cause the tire to contact the wheel well, resulting in a loss of control and increasing the risk of a crash. Remedy Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the repair is complete. Dealers will inspect and replace the control arm as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 3, 2021. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRI-21. Campaign NHTSA 21V675000 · Aug 30, 2021
Jan 26, 202121V024000	Power train: shift linkage/cable/rod A loose nut can lead to a lost of retention in the CVT select lever cable and the gear selector not functioning properly, increasing risk of crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 21V024000 What's wrong Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2021 Outback and Impreza vehicles. The continuously variable transmission (CVT) select lever cable nut may not have been tightened properly, allowing the nut to loosen. Risk A loose nut can lead to a lost of retention in the CVT select lever cable and the gear selector not functioning properly, increasing risk of crash. Remedy Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will inspect, and, if necessary, tighten the nut, free of charge. The recall began February 12, 2021. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRA-21. Campaign NHTSA 21V024000 · Jan 26, 2021

Aug 30, 202121V675000

Suspension: front control arm

A separated control arm may cause the tire to contact the wheel well, resulting in a loss of control and increasing the risk of a crash.

Do not drive until repaired

DetailsHide details for campaign 21V675000

What's wrong: Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2021 Impreza vehicles. The left-front lower control arm weld may fail, allowing the control arm to separate from the crossmember.
Risk: A separated control arm may cause the tire to contact the wheel well, resulting in a loss of control and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the repair is complete. Dealers will inspect and replace the control arm as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 3, 2021. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRI-21.
Campaign: NHTSA 21V675000 · Aug 30, 2021

Jan 26, 202121V024000

Power train: shift linkage/cable/rod

A loose nut can lead to a lost of retention in the CVT select lever cable and the gear selector not functioning properly, increasing risk of crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 21V024000

What's wrong: Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2021 Outback and Impreza vehicles. The continuously variable transmission (CVT) select lever cable nut may not have been tightened properly, allowing the nut to loosen.
Risk: A loose nut can lead to a lost of retention in the CVT select lever cable and the gear selector not functioning properly, increasing risk of crash.
Remedy: Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will inspect, and, if necessary, tighten the nut, free of charge. The recall began February 12, 2021. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRA-21.
Campaign: NHTSA 21V024000 · Jan 26, 2021

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Subaru recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

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Owner complaints by component14

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h

14Complaints filed

1Involving a crash

0Involving a fire

1Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Injuries
Forward collision avoidance	3	21	0	0
Visibility/wiper	3	21	0	0
Unknown or other	2	14	0	0
Vehicle speed control	2	14	0	0
Tires	2	14	0	0
Steering	2	14	0	0
Air bags	1	7	1	1
Service brakes	1	7	0	0
Power train	1	7	0	0
Engine	1	7	0	0

An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.

Latest reports

Air bags
“The contact owned a 2021 Subaru Impreza. The contact stated that while stopped at a red light, another vehicle crashed into the rear of the vehicle.”
Filed 09/10/2024 · ODI 11613846
Forward collision avoidance
“The Eye Sight front collision warning did a hard brake going 55 mph when a car was well ahead of me slowing down to turn right. I was almost rear ended by the car behind me. This isn't the first time it's happened”
Filed 04/07/2023 · ODI 11516020
Unknown or other
“Went to my car this morning and the windshield was cracked on the top center from the edge of the windshield to around where the rear view mirror is. This crack was not there last night when I parked my car.”
Filed 03/26/2023 · ODI 11513829

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2021 Subaru Impreza recall questions

How many recalls does the 2021 Subaru Impreza have?

NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2021 Subaru Impreza. The most recent, 21V675000 (reported August 30, 2021), concerns suspension. 1 campaign carries a park-it or park-outside warning. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What is the most common complaint about the 2021 Subaru Impreza?

Forward collision avoidance is the most-reported component, named in 3 complaints out of 14 filed with NHTSA (21%). Across all complaints, owners reported 1 crash and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2021 Subaru Impreza?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Subaru recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Subaru dealer.

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