2021 Subaru Impreza Problems, Recalls & Reliability
19 owner complaints sit in the federal file for the 2021 Subaru Impreza, alongside 2 recall campaigns and 0 defect investigations. It scores 6/100 on the trouble index — too lightly reported for a fair score.
Few reports
Where 2021 sits among all Impreza years
What owners report
Recalls (2)
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.
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…
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.
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…
Technical service bulletins
306 manufacturer communications — service bulletins, the biggest share on electrical and engine — are on file for the 2021 Subaru Impreza. A TSB is factory repair guidance, not a recall — the repair is not automatically free.
See the 2021 Impreza TSB list →
Complaint history for this model year
When owners filed their reports — a long tail means problems kept surfacing for years.
Questions buyers ask
Is the 2021 Subaru Impreza reliable?
The 2021 Subaru Impreza drew 19 complaints in federal safety records — too lightly reported for a fair score. Its trouble index is 6/100, scored against the model's worst year (2012).
What are the most common 2021 Subaru Impreza problems?
The top reported problems for the 2021 Subaru Impreza are driver assistance (4 complaints), visibility & wipers (3), and steering (2).
Does the 2021 Subaru Impreza have recalls?
2 recall campaigns apply to the 2021 Subaru Impreza. At least one carries a do-not-drive or park-outside warning — check your VIN before driving.
Every number on this page is a count of records in the federal complaint, recall, and investigation files published by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. Check any specific vehicle's open recalls by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.