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2021 Subaru Impreza recall campaigns

NHTSA advises owners of affected vehicles to STOP DRIVING until the recall is repaired.

2 model-year recall campaigns were returned for the 2021 Subaru Impreza, including a stop-driving advisory for affected vehicles.

Methodology: recall and complaint counts are pulled from NHTSA public data by make, model, and model year during the site build. This page is not a VIN-specific open-recall status.

Data sources: NHTSA recalls retrieved: 2026-09-09 (cache). Complaints retrieved: 2026-09-09 (cache). These are automated source snapshots; confirm current VIN applicability with NHTSA and the manufacturer.

2 Recall campaigns
14 Complaints
0 Fire reports
1 Crash reports

Recall campaign details

Stop driving SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM #21V675000 Reported 30/08/2021

NHTSA advises owners of affected vehicles to stop driving until the recall repair is completed.

Defect

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.

Recall POWER TRAIN:SHIFT LINKAGE/CABLE/ROD #21V024000 Reported 26/01/2021

Defect

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.

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Other Subaru Impreza model years

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What owners complain about

Top components in 14 NHTSA complaints for the 2021 Subaru Impreza. Owner reports are not confirmed defect findings.

UNKNOWN OR OTHER 2
VISIBILITY/WIPER 2
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 2
TIRES 2
STEERING 2
AIR BAGS 1
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE 1
SERVICE BRAKES 1

Frequently asked

How many recalls does the 2021 Subaru Impreza have?

2 model-year recall campaigns were returned for the 2021 Subaru Impreza, including a stop-driving advisory for affected vehicles.

Do I have to pay to fix a Subaru recall?

Safety recall remedies are generally provided without charge for eligible affected vehicles. Eligibility and remedy availability depend on the campaign, including vehicle-age rules. Contact the manufacturer or an authorized dealer with your VIN to confirm coverage and next steps.

Is this recall list specific to my VIN?

This page lists campaigns for the 2021 Subaru Impreza model year. It does not confirm whether your VIN is affected or whether a repair is still needed. Use the official NHTSA VIN lookup at https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls or contact Subaru. Recent and some older recalls may not appear in the VIN tool.

2021 Subaru Impreza crash ratings All recalls

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This site shows campaigns by make, model and year. Automatic recall alerts are not available here. Check your VIN with NHTSA and confirm applicability and repair status with the manufacturer or dealer.

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