NHTSA vehicle safety data

2021 Subaru Impreza Recalls, Ratings & Complaints

The 2021 Subaru Impreza has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 14 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Subaru dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2021 Subaru Impreza, plus NCAP crash-test ratings. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

2021 Subaru Impreza owner complaints

Owners have filed 14 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Subaru Impreza, describing incidents dated March 24, 2021 to September 4, 2024.

Most-cited components

  • Forward Collision Avoidance 3 complaints
  • Visibility/Wiper 3 complaints
  • Steering 2 complaints
  • Tires 2 complaints
  • Unknown or Other 2 complaints
  • Vehicle Speed Control 2 complaints

Of the 14 complaints on file, 1 reports a crash; across all 14 complaints, owners report 1 injury (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).

Newest complaints

  • ODI #11613846 · Filed

    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. The force of the impact caused the contact to hit another vehicle which then caused that vehicle to also hit another vehicle; in total, four vehicles…

  • ODI #11516020 · Filed

    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

  • ODI #11513829 · Filed

    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. And there was no accident/damage to the windshield before this morning.

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Lower Control Arm Weld Failure

NHTSA #21V675000 · Suspension — Front — Control Arm — Lower Arm · NHTSA notice

Reported August 30, 2021 · Subaru of America, Inc.

Potentially affected: 802 vehicles

Repair completion: 98.13% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Subaru campaign WRI-21 · Owners notified September 3, 2021

DO NOT DRIVE — this recall carries a "do not drive" advisory. Contact a Subaru dealer immediately.

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

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.

Manufacturer 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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

CVT Select Lever Cable Nut Not Tightened Properly

NHTSA #21V024000 · Power Train — Shift Linkage/Cable/Rod · NHTSA notice

Reported January 26, 2021 · Subaru of America, Inc.

Potentially affected: 383 vehicles

Repair completion: 100% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Subaru campaign WRA-21 · Owners notified February 12, 2021

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

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.

Manufacturer 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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Other Subaru Impreza model years

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