2021 SUBARU IMPREZA — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
5/5
Safety Rating
19
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
20
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2021 SUBARU IMPREZA
The 2021 SUBARU IMPREZA has received a total of 19 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). It earned an overall safety rating of 5 out of 5 stars in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program crash tests. There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM, POWER TRAIN:SHIFT LINKAGE/CABLE/ROD. 20 technical service bulletins have been issued by Subaru of America, Inc. for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Visibilitywiper (3 complaints), Forward Collision Avoidance Adaptive Cruise Control (2 complaints), and Forward Collision Avoidance Warnings (2 complaints).
Recalls for the 2021 SUBARU IMPREZA
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 2021 SUBARU IMPREZA, potentially affecting up to 1,987 vehicles.
Recall 21V675000 — SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
| 802 vehicles 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...
View full details →Recall 21V675000 — SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
| 802 vehicles 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...
View full details →Recall 21V024000 — POWER TRAIN:SHIFT LINKAGE/CABLE/ROD
| 383 vehicles 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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2021 SUBARU IMPREZA
19 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2021 SUBARU IMPREZA. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visibilitywiper | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance Adaptive Cruise Control | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance Warnings | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Train | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
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 bags did not deploy upon impact. The contact was taken to hospital via an ambulance where they were treated for a nasal fracture. The contact also suffered additional bruises to the face, both arms and right upper thigh. During a recent surgery for an appendix removal, the contact's surgeon discovered bruising on the contact's colon; likely caused by the accident. The driver that caused the collision claimed to have suffered from a seizure which caused the accident; that driver did not suffer any physical injuries. The whereabouts of the other two drivers involved in the accident were unknown. A police report was filed. The contact's vehicle was towed to an independent tow yard where it was deemed a total loss. The dealer nor the manufacturer had yet to be notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
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. Subaru service center said they saw few cases but they said it is customers fault. Service center said customer needs to park in the shade or safe place.
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 in pages 4 and 5 the Warranty and Maintenance 2021 Book. Also vehicle has oil leak under rear side of motor.
Safety Rating for the 2021 SUBARU IMPREZA
The 2021 SUBARU IMPREZA received an overall safety rating of 5 out of 5 stars from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP).
| Test Category | Rating |
|---|---|
| Overall Rating | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Frontal Crash | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Side Crash | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Rollover | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
Safety ratings are based on controlled crash tests conducted by NHTSA. A 5-star rating indicates the highest level of occupant protection.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2021 SUBARU IMPREZA
Subaru of America, Inc. has issued 20 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2021 SUBARU IMPREZA. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
07-205-22R — BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS
This bulletin announces the availability of new reprogramming files for the Subaru Rear Vehicle Detection (SRVD) system.
Subarunet Announcement — POWER TRAIN
This annoucement provides parts personnel information about remanufactured transmissions that will no longer be available.
09-120-24 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
"This bulletin announces availability of new reprograming files for the Engine Control Module (ECM) developed to remedy the following DTCs: P0016, P0017, P0018, P0019, P0087."
07-221-23 — EQUIPMENT
This bulletin announces the repair procedures when corrosion is encountered within the instrument panel wiring harness and the rear wiring harness connectors.
12-321-21R — STRUCTURE
This bulletin announces a design change made to the cowl panel.
16-136-22R — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:INTERNAL:CVT
This service bulletin provides a temporary repair procedure to address vibrations and/or judder concerns experienced on turns during acceleration.
18-225-22R — EQUIPMENT
This Service Bulletin is to inform you of the diagnosis procedure of the Harman Infotainment System when DTC B2255 is detected.
18-225-22 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This Service Bulletin is to inform you of the diagnosis procedure of the Harman Infotainment System when DTC B2255 is detected.
WRI-21 — EQUIPMENT
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is initiating a new safety recall for certain 2021 model year Impreza vehicles in which the left front lower control arm may have an improper weld.
WRI-21 — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is initiating a new safety recall for certain 2021 model year Impreza vehicles in which the left front lower control arm may have an improper weld.
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2021 SUBARU IMPREZA
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the SUBARU IMPREZA
- 2016 SUBARU IMPREZA — 106 complaints
- 2017 SUBARU IMPREZA — 161 complaints
- 2018 SUBARU IMPREZA — 180 complaints
- 2019 SUBARU IMPREZA — 212 complaints
- 2020 SUBARU IMPREZA — 97 complaints
- 2021 SUBARU IMPREZA (current)
- 2022 SUBARU IMPREZA — 14 complaints
- 2023 SUBARU IMPREZA — 6 complaints
- 2024 SUBARU IMPREZA — 43 complaints
- 2025 SUBARU IMPREZA — 4 complaints
- 2026 SUBARU IMPREZA — 0 complaints
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