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Buying a used 2021 Subaru Impreza? Check these 2 recalls first
The 2021 Impreza has 2 recalls: possible control arm weld failure and a shifter cable nut that may loosen. The control arm recall carries a stop-driving instruction, making confirmation of applicability and completed repairs the central recall issue. Its 14 NHTSA owner complaints are unverified reports. Forward collision avoidance and visibility/wiper each account for 3, while unknown or other and vehicle speed control each account for 2. Those categories provide additional inspection topics without establishing specific failures.
Before you buy
- Get the 17-character VIN from the seller and run it at nhtsa.gov/recalls. It shows which recalls are still unrepaired on that exact car.
- Confirm whether the stop-driving control arm recall applies and is resolved.
- Verify completion of the shifter cable nut recall.
- Ask about collision-avoidance, wiper, and speed-control problems.
- Open recalls are repaired free at any Subaru dealer, whoever owns the car — an open recall is a to-do item, not a bill.
Recalls covering the 2021 Subaru Impreza
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Subaru Impreza Control Arm Weld May Fail · do not drive | Suspension | critical |
| Subaru Impreza, Outback Shifter Cable Nut May Loosen | Power Train | medium |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
14 complaints filed for this model year, including 1 mentioning a crash, 0 a fire and 1 injuries. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and popular models collect more of them simply because more are on the road.
| Problem area | Complaints | Recall in this area? |
|---|---|---|
| Driver Assistance | 3 | None found |
| Visibility And Wipers | 3 | None found |
| Speed Control | 2 | None found |
| Tires | 2 | None found |
| Steering | 2 | None found |
| AIR Bags | 1 | None found |