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2021 Subaru Impreza Recalls, Complaints & Specs

2 safety recalls list the 2021 Subaru Impreza, and owners have filed 14 complaints with NHTSA. At least one recall carries a do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. Check your own VIN below.

2
safety recalls
14
owner complaints to NHTSA
1 / 0
complaints citing a crash / fire
25–32
MPG combined (EPA)

2 safety recalls for the 2021 Subaru Impreza

Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.

  1. Suspension: lower arm Do not drive

    NHTSA 21V675000 Reported 802 vehicles potentially affected Subaru of America, Inc.

    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.

    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.…

  2. Shift linkage/cable/rod (power train)

    NHTSA 21V024000 Reported 383 vehicles potentially affected Subaru of America, Inc.

    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.

    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…

14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA

Owners of the 2021 Subaru Impreza have filed 14 complaints with NHTSA; 1 describe a crash. Reports cite 1 injury and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 3,133 miles. Complaints peaked in 2022 with 6 filed that year.

Most-reported components

What owners are reporting

“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 a”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 10, 2024 · Air bags

“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”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, April 7, 2023 · Forward collision avoidance

Fuel economy and specs

EPA ratings for the 2021 Subaru Impreza (Impreza 4-Door, Impreza 5-Door, Impreza Sport 4-Door, Impreza Sport 5-Door). Ranges cover every tested configuration.

Combined25–32 mpg
City / Highway22–28 / 30–36
FuelRegular
EPA classMidsize Cars, Small Station Wagons
Engine4 cyl, 2 L
TransmissionAutomatic (AV-S7); Manual 5-spd

Compare Subaru Impreza model years

Recall and complaint counts for every Subaru Impreza model year in NHTSA's database.

Model yearRecallsComplaints
1990 Subaru Impreza01
1993 Subaru Impreza133
1994 Subaru Impreza18
1995 Subaru Impreza146
1996 Subaru Impreza020
1997 Subaru Impreza030
1998 Subaru Impreza030
1999 Subaru Impreza022
2000 Subaru Impreza041
2001 Subaru Impreza011
2002 Subaru Impreza6292
2003 Subaru Impreza662
2004 Subaru Impreza896
2005 Subaru Impreza675
2006 Subaru Impreza1056
2007 Subaru Impreza968
2008 Subaru Impreza14176
2009 Subaru Impreza14104
2010 Subaru Impreza1546
2011 Subaru Impreza1458
2012 Subaru Impreza6243
2013 Subaru Impreza4249
2014 Subaru Impreza3108
2015 Subaru Impreza277
2016 Subaru Impreza175
2017 Subaru Impreza7125
2018 Subaru Impreza5151
2019 Subaru Impreza5194
2020 Subaru Impreza185
2021 Subaru Impreza214
2022 Subaru Impreza113
2023 Subaru Impreza24
2024 Subaru Impreza232
2025 Subaru Impreza05
2026 Subaru Impreza01

Checking a specific 2021 Subaru Impreza

How do I know if my 2021 Subaru Impreza has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 2 campaigns currently list the 2021 Subaru Impreza; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Subaru dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 21V024000).

What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?

A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.

Other Subaru models

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.