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2021 Subaru Impreza Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 2 NHTSA recalls and 14 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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This is one of the better years for the Subaru Impreza

The 2021 model year shows below-average complaints compared to other years of this model — a good sign for reliability.

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86/100

Low Reported Activity — 2021 Subaru Impreza

The 2021 Subaru Impreza shows low recall and complaint activity in NHTSA data. Review the details below and check any specific vehicle's VIN for open recalls.

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2
NHTSA Recalls
2 recalls on record
14
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
1
Crash Reports
In NHTSA complaints
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NHTSA Recalls — 2021 Subaru Impreza (2)

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

🔧 Suspension: Front: Control Arm: Lower Arm
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…
NHTSA #21V675000
🔧 Power Train: Shift Linkage/Cable/Rod
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…
NHTSA #21V024000
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Most Common Problems — 2021 Subaru Impreza

Based on 14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Unknown Or Other
2
Visibility/wiper
2
Vehicle Speed Control
2
Tires
2
Steering
2
Air Bags
1
Forward Collision Avoidance
1
Service Brakes
1
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Subaru Impreza — Complaints by Year

A spike means more owner complaints were filed for that model year. The 2021 model year is highlighted.

2015 79 complaints 2016 75 complaints 2017 125 complaints 2018 151 complaints 2019 194 complaints 2020 85 complaints 2021 14 complaints 2022 14 complaints 2023 4 complaints 2024 32 complaints 2025 5 complaints

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⚠ Higher-complaint years: 2017, 2018, 2019 — These model years have more owner complaints in NHTSA data than the other years compared.

✅ Best model years: 2021, 2022, 2023 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2021 Subaru Impreza

Is the 2021 Subaru Impreza reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2021 Subaru Impreza has 2 recall campaigns and 14 owner complaints. This model year shows relatively low recall and complaint activity in NHTSA data.
How many recalls does the 2021 Subaru Impreza have?
The 2021 Subaru Impreza has 2 NHTSA recalls. 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 Impreza?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2021 Subaru Impreza are: Unknown Or Other, Visibility/wiper, Vehicle Speed Control, Tires. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2021 Subaru Impreza safe to buy?
The 2021 Subaru Impreza has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 2 recalls are completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year Subaru Impreza should I buy?
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Subaru Impreza are: 2021, 2022, 2023. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years with higher complaint counts: 2017, 2018, 2019.
How we score this: The score starts at 100 and subtracts points for the number of NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints filed for this model year, and for complaints that report crashes or fires. Newer model years get a small bonus because they have had less time to collect reports. These are raw counts and are not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, so popular models tend to have more recalls and complaints. Complaints are unverified owner reports. This grade is not a prediction about any individual vehicle and is not an inspection: check a specific car’s VIN for open recalls and get an independent pre-purchase inspection.
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.