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US recalls (1)
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk: Inoperative backup lights and an inoperative rearview camera can reduce vehicle visibility and driver awareness, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
Owner complaints (13)
Owners filed 13 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Subaru WRX. Among 24 model years of this model, it ranks #16 for the most complaints (median 19).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Power train | 6 | |
| Engine | 5 | |
| Visibility/wiper | 2 | |
| Unknown or other | 2 | |
| Electrical system | 2 | |
| Suspension | 1 | |
| Steering | 1 | |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2021 Subaru WRX.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2021 Subaru WRX 4 DR AWD | 5★ | 5★ | 5★ | 5★ |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2021 Subaru WRX version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| WRX 2.0 L Manual 6-spd | 20 | 27 | 23 | $3,550 |
| WRX 2.0 L Automatic (AV-S8) | 18 | 24 | 21 | $3,900 |
| WRX 2.5 L Manual 6-spd | 16 | 22 | 18 | $4,550 |
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Canada's Vehicle Recalls Database (contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada).
Recalls updated 2026-10-30.