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2021 Subaru Impreza Research

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2 Recalls
14 Complaints
5★ Safety Rating
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Year Overall Front Crash Side Crash Rollover
2021

⚠️ NHTSA Recalls (2)

The following safety recalls have been issued by NHTSA for the Subaru Impreza. If you own this vehicle, check your VIN at our VIN lookup tool or NHTSA.gov to see if your vehicle is affected.

2021 Model Year (2 recalls)

Campaign #21V675000 30/08/2021
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM

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.

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.

Campaign #21V024000 26/01/2021
POWER TRAIN:SHIFT LINKAGE/CABLE/ROD

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.

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.

💬 Consumer Complaints (14)

Real complaints filed with NHTSA by Subaru Impreza owners. These reports help identify common issues and potential safety concerns.

Most Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
UNKNOWN OR OTHER 2
TIRES 2
STEERING 2
AIR BAGS 1
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE 1
VISIBILITY/WIPER 1
SERVICE BRAKES 1
VISIBILITY/WIPER,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE 1
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE 1
POWER TRAIN,VISIBILITY/WIPER 1
2021 model • AIR BAGS • 09/04/2024

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 were involved in the accident. The contact's air…

2021 model • FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE • 04/07/2023

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

2021 model • UNKNOWN OR OTHER • 03/26/2023

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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