Use cautionVehicle recall · NHTSA · Published August 30, 2021
Subaru 2021 Impreza Suspension Recall: Risk of Loss of Control
Subaru recalls certain 2021 Impreza vehicles due to a potential left-front control arm separation that could cause loss of control and crash risk. Owners must stop driving until repaired.
Subaru is recalling some 2021 Impreza vehicles because a left-front control arm weld might fail, causing the control arm to separate. This could lead to loss of vehicle control and increase crash risk. Affected owners should stop driving until the repair is completed. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/80678-subaru-2021-impreza-suspension-recall-risk-of-loss-of-control.
“Subaru 2021 Impreza Suspension Recall: Risk of Loss of Control.” GovInfoNow, updated August 18, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/80678-subaru-2021-impreza-suspension-recall-risk-of-loss-of-control. Based on NHTSA recall #21V675000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=21V675000).
Subaru of America, Inc. recalled certain 2021 Impreza vehicles due to a suspension hazard that may cause loss of control and increase crash risk, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on Aug. 30, 2021. Dealers will inspect and replace the control arm as necessary, free of charge.
How to tell if you have it
Subaru Impreza, 2021
What to do
Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the repair is complete. Dealers will inspect and replace the control arm as necessary, free of charge. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614.
The hazard
The left-front lower control arm weld may fail, allowing the control arm to separate from the crossmember. A separated control arm may cause the tire to contact the wheel well, resulting in a loss of control and increasing the risk of a crash.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show Subaru of America, Inc. has 100 other recalls on record since March 18, 2010. Other recent recalls of similar products include Subaru Forester 2025 Recall: Incorrect GAWR Label Risk of Crash (July 7, 2026), Subaru 2026 Forester Moonroof Glass Recall: Risk of Detached Panel (May 28, 2026), and Subaru Forester Hybrid (2025) Fuel Leak Fire Risk - Recall (Feb. 23, 2026). Other recent recalls of similar products include Mazda CX-50 (2025) Suspension Recall: Risk of Loss of Vehicle Control (Oct. 29, 2025), Aston Martin DBX707 (2025) Suspension Recall: Risk of Loss of Vehicle Control (March 30, 2026), and Tesla 2026 Model Y Suspension Recall: Risk of Loss of Vehicle Control (Sept. 1, 2026).
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2021 Subaru Impreza has a left-front lower control arm weld that may have failed. The recall was notified to owners via mail on September 3, 2021.
Brand
Subaru
Category
Vehicle
Based on the official NHTSA remedy
What to do — step by step
Stop Driving Until Repaired
Do not drive the vehicle until the control arm is inspected and replaced by a dealer.
Contact Subaru Customer Service
Reach out to Subaru at 1-844-373-6614 for assistance with the recall repair.
Official remedy
What NHTSA says to do
Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the repair is complete. Dealers will inspect and replace the control arm as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 3, 2021. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRI-21.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
Owners were mailed letters 4 days after NHTSA received the defect report.
1NHTSA received the defect report
2Owner letters mailed
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 21V675000 — Subaru 2021 Impreza Suspension Recall: Risk of Loss of Control
Hello,
I own a Subaru 2021 Impreza Suspension Recall: Risk of Loss of Control that is covered by recall 21V675000 from Subaru.
The official recall notice states: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the repair is complete. Dealers will inspect and replace the control arm as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 3, 2021. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRI-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.
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