2021 Subaru Wrx recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2021 Subaru Wrx; the most frequently affected component is exterior lighting — switch. Owners filed 13 complaints, most often about power train. Among the 12 model years of this model in the database, 2021 ranks #7 for number of recalls.

Recalls1

Complaints13

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Recalls (1)

Exterior lighting — SwitchCampaign 22V522000 · 21 Jul 2022

Problem: 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.

Risk: Inoperative backup lights and an inoperative rearview camera can reduce vehicle visibility and driver awareness, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the backup light switch, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 16, 2022. Owners may contact Subaru's customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRE-22.

What owners complain about

Share of the 13 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.

Power train6 · 46%

Engine5 · 38%

Unknown or other2 · 15%

Visibility/wiper2 · 15%

Electrical system2 · 15%

Steering1 · 8%

Suspension1 · 8%

Seats1 · 8%

When complaints were filed

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From owner complaints

Hello my name is [XXX], I'm the first time owner of this vehicle, purchased this vehicle new of the dealer with 5 miles, ever since I bought it the car has an issue that it steers to the right at any speed, road, condition very dangerous. Over the past months and years I told Subaru dealers, service department, sales…
Steering · Oct 2022 · NHTSA complaint record

I was de-frosting my windshield early in the morning when I watched a crack start at the base of the driver's side windshield and travel up the window and back down to the base of the windshield. The car was not moving, there was no impact to the windshield at all. I contacted the Subaru dealer and brought the car in…
Visibility/wiper · Aug 2022 · NHTSA complaint record

Manual (not power) Driver seat is loose-rocking car only has 47000 miles but this hardware failure will get worse over time definitely a safety concern if bolt breaks it appears that the plastic washer is wearing most likely poor material should be polyurethane or something like the form of a grommet that absorbs…
Seats · Jun 2025 · NHTSA complaint record

In October 2024, my vehicle, a 2021 Subaru WRX STI, was purchased from a Toyota dealership (Fort Bend Sterling McCall Toyota). The dealership sold the vehicle with an oil issue and a modified ECM. This issue caused catastrophic engine failure while driving. The vehicle stalled and could not be started. Subaru…
Engine · Jun 2025 · NHTSA complaint record

How this year compares

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Source

Recall and complaint records from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A recall listed here may not apply to every vehicle of this model year — always check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.

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