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2021 Subaru WRX Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 1 NHTSA recall and 13 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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Recommended — 2021 Subaru WRX

The 2021 Subaru WRX shows low recall and complaint activity. Based on available NHTSA data, this is generally considered a solid model year choice.

1
NHTSA Recalls
1 recall on record
13
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
0
Crashes + Injuries
In NHTSA complaints

Own or buying a 2021 Subaru WRX?

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NHTSA Recalls — 2021 Subaru WRX (1)

All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Subaru dealer at no charge to the owner.

🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #22V522000
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Most Common Problems — 2021 Subaru WRX

Based on 13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Power Train
6
Engine
2
Visibility/wiper
2
Electrical System
1
Seats
1
Steering
1
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Subaru WRX — Complaints by Year

Spike in a year = known problem year. The 2021 model year is highlighted.

2015 52 complaints 2016 34 complaints 2017 53 complaints 2018 40 complaints 2019 29 complaints 2020 17 complaints 2021 13 complaints 2022 24 complaints 2023 7 complaints 2024 13 complaints 2025 2 complaints

⚠ Years to avoid: 2015, 2017 — These model years show significantly elevated complaint activity.

✅ Best model years: 2023, 2025 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2021 Subaru WRX

Is the 2021 Subaru WRX reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2021 Subaru WRX has 1 recall and 13 owner complaints. This is generally considered a reliable model year.
How many recalls does the 2021 Subaru WRX have?
The 2021 Subaru WRX has 1 NHTSA recall. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2021 Subaru WRX?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2021 Subaru WRX are: Power Train, Engine, Visibility/wiper, Electrical System. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2021 Subaru WRX safe to buy?
The 2021 Subaru WRX has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 1 recallis completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year Subaru WRX should I buy?
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Subaru WRX are: 2023, 2025. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years to avoid: 2015, 2017.
Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update. For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.