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2021 Subaru Impreza recalls

2 recalls are on record with NHTSA for the 2021 Subaru Impreza, including a "stop driving" advisory.

2021 Subaru Impreza recall lookup visual: Vehicle rear underside raised on a dark service lift with cool metal light and red reflection
NHTSA advises owners of affected vehicles to STOP DRIVING until the recall is repaired.

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.

Sources and review: source: NHTSA recalls and complaints datasets. Last reviewed June 2026; author: VinSleuth editorial desk; reviewer: Vehicle public-records review.

2 Open recalls
14 Complaints
0 Fire reports
0 Crash reports

Recall details

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

NHTSA advises owners to stop driving this vehicle 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.

Free fix

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.

Free fix

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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What owners complain about

Top components in 14 NHTSA complaints for the 2021 Subaru Impreza.

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 recalls are on record with NHTSA for the 2021 Subaru Impreza, including a "stop driving" advisory. Recall repairs are always free at a franchise dealer.

Do I have to pay to fix a Subaru recall?

No. Federal law requires manufacturers to repair safety recalls for free at any authorized dealer, regardless of who owns the vehicle or its warranty status.

Is this recall list specific to my VIN?

This page lists recalls reported to NHTSA for every 2021 Subaru Impreza. To confirm whether a recall is still open for one specific VIN, enter it in our decoder or check with Subaru. NHTSA has no public by-VIN recall feed, so we look up the make, model, and year.

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