2021 Subaru WRX: common problems and reliability

The 2021 Subaru WRX has 13 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 1 recall on record. The most-reported areas are power train and engine. Owners most often flag *for vb generation (2022+):.

Safety record for the 2021 model year

13
Owner complaints
1
Recalls
0
Crash reports
0
Fire reports

Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2021 Subaru WRX vehicles (US, public record).

Where owners report problems

power train
6
engine
5
electrical system
2
visibility/wiper
2
seats
1

Recalls affecting the 2021 WRX

exterior lighting:back up lights:switch

Campaign 22V522000

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 ima…

What owners say across generations

Sentiment is highly dependent on generation and owner expectations. For the current VB generation (2022+), sentiment is mixed to positive, with a strong consensus that it offers an excellent, engaging, and analog driving experience, praised for its smooth and

  • *For VB Generation (2022+):
  • Slow/unresponsive infotainment system — screen lag, slow boot-up, requires warm-up time for best operation. Frequency: very frequent.
  • Exterior plastic cladding styling — polarizing design element criticized as unattractive. Frequency: very frequent.
  • High pricing at MSRP — perceived as overpriced for the interior quality and features offered. Frequency: very frequent.
  • Interior road noise — cabin is noted as not being the quietest. Frequency: recurrent.

Owner insights cover all generations of the WRX.

Typical used price

Used WRX listings typically run $21,700–$32,792 across 2015 to 2026 model years.

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