Use cautionVehicle recall · NHTSA · Published January 26, 2021
Subaru 2021 Outback Power Train Recall: Loose Nut May Cause Gear Selector Failure
Subaru is recalling 2021 Outback vehicles with a loose CVT select lever cable nut that could cause gear selector malfunction and increase crash risk. Owners should contact Subaru for free inspection.
Subaru is recalling certain 2021 Outback vehicles because a loose nut on the CVT select lever cable could cause the gear selector to malfunction, increasing crash risk. Affected vehicles need a free inspection by dealers to tighten the nut if necessary. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/80677-subaru-2021-outback-power-train-recall-loose-nut-may-cause.
“Subaru 2021 Outback Power Train Recall: Loose Nut May Cause Gear Selector Failure.” GovInfoNow, updated August 18, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/80677-subaru-2021-outback-power-train-recall-loose-nut-may-cause. Based on NHTSA recall #21V024000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=21V024000).
Subaru of America, Inc. recalled certain 2021 Outback and Impreza vehicles due to a loose nut that may cause the gear selector to malfunction, increasing crash risk, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The recall was announced on January 26, 2021.
How to tell if you have it
Subaru Outback, 2021
Subaru Impreza, 2021
What to do
Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will inspect, and, if necessary, tighten the nut, free of charge. The recall began February 12, 2021. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614.
The hazard
A loose nut can lead to a loss of retention in the CVT select lever cable and the gear selector not functioning properly, increasing risk of crash.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show Subaru of America, Inc. has 101 other recalls on record since 2010-03-18. Other recent recalls include a 2026 Forester ball joint failure risk (2026-10-19), an incorrect GAWR label risk (2026-07-07), and a moonroof glass detachment risk (2026-05-28). NHTSA has received 14 owner complaints for the 2021 Subaru Impreza, with the latest on 2024-09-10, and 298 complaints for the 2021 Subaru Outback, with the latest on 2026-10-14.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2021 Subaru Outback has a loose CVT select lever cable nut. The recall began February 12, 2021, and Subaru will notify owners directly.
Brand
Subaru
Category
Vehicle
Based on the official NHTSA remedy
What to do — step by step
Contact Subaru
Call Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614 to schedule a free inspection at a dealer.
Get Inspection
Dealers will inspect the CVT select lever cable nut and tighten it if necessary at no cost.
Official remedy
What NHTSA says to do
Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will inspect, and, if necessary, tighten the nut, free of charge. The recall began February 12, 2021. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRA-21.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 17 days.
1NHTSA received the defect report
2Recall began
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Take action
Contact Subaru
We’ve drafted a message you can send Subaru to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 21V024000 — Subaru 2021 Outback Power Train Recall: Loose Nut May Cause Gear Selector Failure
Hello,
I own a Subaru 2021 Outback Power Train Recall: Loose Nut May Cause Gear Selector Failure that is covered by recall 21V024000 from Subaru.
The official recall notice states: Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will inspect, and, if necessary, tighten the nut, free of charge. The recall began February 12, 2021. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRA-21.
I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this?
Thank you.
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on August 18, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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