Model year
2021 Subaru WRX
NHTSA lists 1 recall and 13 complaints for the 2021 Subaru WRX (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are POWER TRAIN (6), ENGINE (5), ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (2). NHTSA rated the 4 DR AWD 5 stars overall. EPA rates it 18–23 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $3,550–$4,550, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2015 52 complaints
- 2016 31 complaints
- 2017 53 complaints
- 2018 43 complaints
- 2019 30 complaints
- 2020 17 complaints
- 2021 13 complaints
- 2022 25 complaints
- 2023 9 complaints
- 2024 14 complaints
- 2025 3 complaints
- 2026 0 complaints
Recalls
22V522000 · Jul 21, 2022
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BACK UP LIGHTS:SWITCH
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2015-2021 WRX vehicles. The backup light switch may corrode and become inoperative, which can result in the backup lights not illuminating and the rearview camera image not displaying when the vehicle is in reverse.
Complaints
13 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 0, fire flag on 0, injury field 0, 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 0.101 | NHTSA photo |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WRX · 2L · Manual 6-spd · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 20 | 27 | 23 | — | — | $3,550 |
| WRX · 2L · Automatic (AV-S8) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 18 | 24 | 21 | — | — | $3,900 |
| WRX · 2.5L · Manual 6-spd · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 16 | 22 | 18 | — | — | $4,550 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2021 Subaru WRX at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.