NHTSA model-year recall report

2021 Subaru Impreza Recalls

2 campaigns in our verified NHTSA snapshot, with source consequences, remedies, and VIN-specific next steps.

Urgent NHTSA instruction

Park It advisory found

1 campaign tells owners not to drive affected vehicles. Read the highlighted campaign details below and confirm applicability to your VIN immediately.

Campaign 21V675000

NHTSA campaigns

Affected systems

Urgent advisories

Aug 30, 2021

Latest campaign date

At a glance

What the record says

This model year's count is below the Subaru Impreza average of 6.1 campaigns per listed year. That is context only—not proof that this year is safer or less safe.

The most frequent affected category is Suspension › Front › Control Arm › Lower Arm, appearing in 1 campaign.

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Source campaign records

All 2021 Subaru Impreza recall campaigns

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NHTSA Park It instruction

NHTSA campaign 21V675000

Suspension › Front › Control Arm › Lower Arm

Manufacturer: Subaru of America, Inc.

Reported Aug 30, 2021

What is recalled

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.

Campaign history does not confirm applicability or repair status for one VIN.

Campaign details

NHTSA campaign 21V024000

Power Train › Shift Linkage/cable/rod

Manufacturer: Subaru of America, Inc.

Reported Jan 26, 2021

What is recalled

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.

Campaign history does not confirm applicability or repair status for one VIN.

Campaign details

Other Subaru Impreza model years

Compare campaign histories within the same model. Counts are descriptive, not a safety grade.

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2021 Subaru Impreza recall questions

How many recalls does the 2021 Subaru Impreza have?

This verified dataset contains 2 NHTSA campaigns associated with the 2021 Subaru Impreza. A campaign can apply to some, not all, vehicles of the same model year.

Does this confirm an open recall for my 2021 Subaru Impreza?

No. This page is a model-year campaign history. Use NHTSA's official lookup or an authorized dealer to confirm whether a campaign applies to your exact VIN and whether the repair remains open.

Are vehicle recall repairs free?

When a safety recall campaign applies to your VIN, the manufacturer remedy is generally provided at no charge through an authorized dealer. Confirm eligibility and scheduling with the manufacturer or dealer.

Source: NHTSA. Dataset includes campaigns through Jul 30, 2026. Last processed Aug 8, 2026. Methodology