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Buying a used 2021 Subaru Impreza? Check these 2 recalls first
The standout is a front control arm weld that may break — a critical recall carrying a do-not-drive warning until it is repaired, which is unusual. A second recall covers a shifter cable nut that can loosen. Complaint volume is low: 14 unverified owner reports to NHTSA, with one crash and one injury, spread thinly across forward collision avoidance, wiper/visibility and vehicle speed control. Recall completion matters more here than any complaint pattern.
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 the control arm weld recall is repaired before you drive the car
- Check the shifter cable nut recall and that Park engages firmly on a slope
- Listen for front-end clunks or steering pull during the test drive
- 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 front control arm weld may break · do not drive | Suspension | critical |
| Subaru Outback and Impreza shifter cable nut may loosen | Power Train | high |
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 |