1 NHTSA safety recall covers the 2021 Subaru WRX. Owners have filed 13 complaints with NHTSA about this model year. Every recall repair is free at any Subaru dealer.
Is yours affected? Recalls cover ranges of VINs, not every 2021 Subaru WRX. Check your WRX by VIN and confirm open recalls at NHTSA.gov.
Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.
Owners filed 13 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Subaru WRX. Subaru has issued at least 215 technical service bulletins (repair instructions to dealers) for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is the manufacturer’s admission of a safety defect.
Owners have filed 13 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Subaru WRX. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.
“Car battery keeps dying and is inadequately charged resulting in loss of electronics. The problem is a faulty DCM system.”
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11740103
“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.”
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11668269
“I am filing this complaint to report a serious safety concern involving my 2021 Subaru WRX, which is currently covered under the manufacturer's powertrain warranty as well as an extended warranty.”
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11666353
“Excessive blow by contaminating MAP sensors & creating lean/rich conditions. This causes loss of power, stalling and will lead to catastrophic engine failure. EGR system is faulty”
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11640227
“NHTSA ID:#10186366 SUBARU TSB #[XXX] This bulletin announces a design change to the clutch release bearing. PRODUCTION CHANGE INFORMATION: The new clutch release bearing was incorporated into production starting with VIN [XXX].”
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11577261
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Not every 2021 Subaru WRX is in every recall. Enter your 17-character VIN to see the recalls on record for your exact vehicle, then confirm which are still open at NHTSA.gov or with any Subaru dealer.