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2021 Subaru WRX — Problems, Recalls & Complaints

Aggregated from NHTSA safety recalls and owner complaints. Data updated daily from federal databases.

1
Open Recalls
13
Owner Complaints
0
Reported Injuries
0
Reported Deaths
89
Excellent
Reliability Score (0–100)
Declining -29%
Complaint Trend
5 last 24mo vs 7 prior
Mar & Jun
Peak Complaint Months
46% of complaints in these months

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2021 Subaru WRX Safety Recalls (1)

22V52200021/07/2022
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BACK UP LIGHTS:SWITCH

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.

Remedy: 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.

Most Common Problems Reported for 2021 Subaru WRX

POWER TRAIN,ENGINE
2
POWER TRAIN
2
VISIBILITY/WIPER
2
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1
SEATS
1
ENGINE
1
ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
1

Based on 13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA

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