The 2021 Subaru Impreza has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 1,185 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 19 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the visibility/wiper. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
SUSPENSION21V6750002021-08-30802 affected
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.
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.
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…
POWER TRAIN21V0240002021-01-26383 affected
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.
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.
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.
Complaints by component
VISIBILITY/WIPER
3
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
2
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS
2
STEERING
2
TIRES
2
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
2
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
2
AIR BAGS
1
1crashes1injuries
ENGINE
1
POWER TRAIN
1
Total complaints19
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“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…”
“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”
“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.”
“Plastic parts of side mirror melt easily by heat and sunlight. (not only side mirror, but also other components with the same plastic parts) it bothers driver visibility and safety when driving highway. The problem was reviewed by subaru service center, and they said it is not their problems.…”
“Front windshield spontaneous cracking from defroster area in a "j" shape. This is the second windshield since new to do this (2021 model). Available for inspection. The first windshield was inspected and replaced by subaru at their cost minus eyesight recalibration (adas). First windshield was…”
“Front windshield spontaneous cracking from defroster area in a "j" shape. This is the second windshield since new to do this (2021 model). Available for inspection. The first windshield was inspected and replaced by subaru at their cost minus eyesight recalibration (adas). First windshield was…”
“Front windshield spontaneous cracking from defroster area in a "j" shape. This is the second windshield since new to do this (2021 model). Available for inspection. The first windshield was inspected and replaced by subaru at their cost minus eyesight recalibration (adas). First windshield was…”
“Vehicle is at 23520 miles, front brake pads are worn to 1mm on passenger side and 2mm on front driver side. Vehicle had been taken on october 04, 2022 for repairs and local subaru dealer refuses to repair it, even though warranty still applicable for defects until 3 years or 36,000 miles as stated…”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2021 Subaru Impreza as of
July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
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