Model year 2021 · Subaru

2021 Subaru Impreza recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2021 Subaru Impreza — 1 with a do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. The most recent was reported on August 30, 2021. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: IMPREZA.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2021 Subaru Impreza, newest first
NHTSA number	Reported	Component
21V675000	August 30, 2021	Suspension › Front › Control Arm › Lower ArmDo not drive
21V024000	January 26, 2021	Power Train › Shift Linkage/Cable/Rod

Systems involved: Power Train (1) · Suspension (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 21V675000Manufacturer no. WRI-21

Suspension › Front › Control Arm › Lower Arm

Do not drive advisory

Report received by NHTSA: August 30, 2021
Owner notification: September 3, 2021
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 802 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record: IMPREZA

Defect summary

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 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.

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 in the NHTSA record

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 21V675000, filed by Subaru of America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 21V024000Manufacturer no. WRA-21

Power Train › Shift Linkage/Cable/Rod

Report received by NHTSA: January 26, 2021
Owner notification: February 12, 2021
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 383 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record: IMPREZA

Defect summary

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 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.

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 in the NHTSA record

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 21V024000, filed by Subaru of America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: August 31, 2021.