2021 Subaru WRX recalls and problems

The 2021 Subaru WRX has 1 recall and 13 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is power train.

Pictured: a 2022 model; the 2021 may differ in details. Photo: 2022 Subaru Wrx by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

How the 2021 compares

Low

Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Low complaint count among 24 WRX model years — 16th most.

1recalls

13complaints

0crashes

0fires

0injuries

—median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

Does your car have an open recall?
Recalls apply to specific vehicles. Only a VIN lookup on NHTSA's official site shows whether yours is affected and still unrepaired.

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1 recall

Exterior Lighting

Jul 21, 2022 · NHTSA campaign 22V522000 · 59,934 vehicles

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 & notes

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.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Unknown or other2

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

Complaints by year filed

2021 vs. other Subaru WRX years

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2021. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2021 Subaru WRX have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign covering the 2021 Subaru WRX, the latest from Jul 21, 2022 (exterior lighting). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2021 Subaru WRX?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention power train (6), engine (5), electrical system (2). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.