Subaru Impreza Control Arm Weld May Fail

NHTSA campaign 21V675000 · Reported Aug 30, 2021 · Subaru of America, Inc.

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Owners are told not to drive the vehicle until the repair is complete. 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.

⚠ NHTSA advises not driving this vehicle until it is repaired. See all such recalls.

Key facts

NHTSA campaign number	21V675000
Reported to NHTSA	Aug 30, 2021
Manufacturer	Subaru of America, Inc.
Part affected	Suspension:front:control Arm:lower ARM
Vehicles covered	1 model/year combination, model years 2021
Do-not-drive advisory	Yes
Park-outside advisory	No
Repair	Free at any franchised dealer

What's wrong, in plain English

Subaru is recalling certain Impreza vehicles because the left-front lower control arm weld may fail, allowing the control arm to separate from the crossmember.

What you should do

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if your vehicle is affected.
2. Do not drive the vehicle; contact a Subaru dealer at 1-844-373-6614.
3. The repair is free of charge.

Where do I find my VIN, and what do I tell the dealer?

Your VIN is the 17-character code on the lower left of the windshield, on your registration and usually on your insurance card. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether this recall is still open on your car. When you call the dealer, say you have an open safety recall and give them NHTSA campaign number 21V675000. More in how recalls work.

Affected vehicles (1)

2021 Subaru Impreza

Who to contact

Subaru — official Subaru recall lookup

Customer service: 1-844-373-6614

Any franchised dealer for the brand can do the repair. Phone numbers are taken from manufacturer sites and recent NHTSA notices; if one has changed, the number in your own recall letter is the one to use.

The bigger picture

Which Subaru Suspension Recalls Tell Owners to Stop Driving? · all 4 Subaru recalls in this area

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All 13 Impreza recalls

Official notice

Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
Summary: 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.
Safety risk: 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 at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRI-21.

Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.