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2021 Subaru Impreza

Verified July 23, 2026Sources: NHTSA · EPA · vPIC

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Safety
5
of 5 stars
Recalls
2
on record
MPG
32
combined

Do not drive until repaired

1 active "park it" recall — NHTSA advises against driving this vehicle until the remedy is complete.

Recalls2
Complaints14
Safety
Fuel

Vehicle Summary

2021 Subaru Impreza

2 recalls
14 complaints
32 MPG combined
5/5 safety rating

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Safety record at a glance

Recall campaigns
2
Owner complaints
14
Complaints citing a crash
1

These are raw counts from NHTSA records. They are not normalised by how many of these vehicles are on the road, so a model that sold in large numbers will tend to show more of everything. We do not publish a composite safety or reliability score.

2 Recalls on Record

1 of these is high-severity. Some may require you to stop driving the vehicle until repaired.

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Safety recalls

2 NHTSA campaigns affecting this model year.

  • 21V675000critical Do not drive

    Suspension issue

    SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM

    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.

  • 21V024000high

    Drivetrain issue

    POWER TRAIN:SHIFT LINKAGE/CABLE/ROD

    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.

Consumer complaints

14 owner reports filed with NHTSA.

14
Total
1
Crashes
0
Fires
1
Injuries

Most reported components

  • OTHER4
  • VISIBILITY2
  • ENGINE2
  • WHEELS/TIRES2
  • STEERING2

Notable Issues

14 consumer complaints filed with NHTSA. 1 report involves injuries. 1 report involves a crash.

Most reported problems

miscellaneous issues4
visibility issues (wipers, defrost, mirrors)2
engine problems (stalling, power loss, warning lights)2

Specifications & ratings

Specifications

Body class
Sedan
Drive type
FWD
Engine
2.5L 4-cyl
Fuel type
Regular Gasoline
Transmission
Automatic
Seats
5

Fuel economy

27

City

39

Hwy

32

Comb

Annual cost
$1,641
Fuel
Regular Gasoline

NHTSA crash ratings

Overall
Frontal
Side
Rollover

Data sources

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Adjacent model years

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Common problems

Subaru Impreza problems

768 owner complaints analysed

Systems recalled

Safety timeline

Full timeline
  1. Do not drive

    Do-not-drive recall 21V675000

    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.

  2. Recall

    Recall 21V024000

    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.