Model year
2021 Subaru Impreza
NHTSA lists 2 recalls and 14 complaints for the 2021 Subaru Impreza (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). 1 recall marked do not drive. The components listed on the most complaints are VISIBILITY/WIPER (3), FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (2), FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS (2). NHTSA rated 2 variants 5 stars overall. EPA rates it 25–32 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $2,100–$2,700, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2018 151 complaints
- 2019 194 complaints
- 2020 85 complaints
- 2021 14 complaints
- 2022 14 complaints
- 2023 4 complaints
- 2024 32 complaints
- 2025 5 complaints
- 2026 1 complaints
- 2027 0 complaints
Recalls
21V675000 · Aug 30, 2021
Do not driveSUSPENSION: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.
21V024000 · Jan 26, 2021
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.
Complaints
14 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 1, fire flag on 0, injury field 1, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
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Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 DR AWD | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 · possibility 0.095 | NHTSA photo |
| SW AWD | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 · possibility 0.095 | NHTSA photo |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Impreza 4-Door · 2L · Manual 5-spd · All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 23 | 31 | 26 | — | — | $2,600 |
| Impreza 4-Door · 2L · Automatic (AV-S7) · All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 28 | 36 | 32 | — | — | $2,100 |
| Impreza Sport 4-Door · 2L · Automatic (AV-S7) · All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 27 | 36 | 30 | — | — | $2,250 |
| Impreza 5-Door · 2L · Manual 5-spd · All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 24 | 31 | 26 | — | — | $2,600 |
| Impreza 5-Door · 2L · Automatic (AV-S7) · All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 28 | 36 | 31 | — | — | $2,150 |
| Impreza Sport 5-Door · 2L · Manual 5-spd · All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 22 | 30 | 25 | — | — | $2,700 |
| Impreza Sport 5-Door · 2L · Automatic (AV-S7) · All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 27 | 35 | 30 | — | — | $2,250 |
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