The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·21V675000·Announced 2021-08-30

2021 Subaru Impreza recalled for suspension control arm failures

Subaru is recalling 2021 Impreza vehicles because the left-front lower control arm weld may fail, causing the arm to separate. This could result in loss of vehicle control and increased crash risk.

NHTSA safety advisory

Do not drive this vehicle

NHTSA advises owners to stop driving this vehicle until the recall repair has been completed.

This is the agency’s own advisory, not our assessment. Contact the manufacturer or a dealer, and see the official NHTSA notice for the current guidance.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: This recall involves a structural vehicle suspension defect where the control arm weld may fail, potentially causing loss of vehicle control and crash risk. No injuries or deaths have been reported in the source material.

Plain-English summary

Subaru of America, Inc. is recalling certain 2021 Subaru Impreza vehicles. The defect involves the left-front lower control arm weld, which may fail under certain conditions.

When the control arm weld fails, the control arm can separate from the crossmember. This separation may cause the tire to contact the wheel well, resulting in loss of control of the vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash.

Approximately 802 vehicles are affected by this recall. Subaru has advised owners not to drive their vehicles until the repair is complete. Dealers will inspect and replace the control arm as necessary at no cost. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 3, 2021. Owners can contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614 for more information, or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
SUBARU IMPREZA
Brand
SUBARU
Manufacturer
Subaru of America, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Suspension
Hazard
Affected units
802

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • IMPREZA

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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