2021 Subaru WRX
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2021 Subaru WRX is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 3 on record.
2021 Subaru WRX at a glance
Free: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.
2021 Subaru WRX recalls 1
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.
Fix: 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.
Source: U.S. NHTSA. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.
2021 Subaru WRX common problems
The most-reported problem areas across all 13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.
2021 Subaru WRX MPG & running costs
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 3 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.
Estimated 5-year cost to own
A rough guide to what running a 2021 Subaru WRX costs over five years and 75,000 miles.
How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.
2021 Subaru WRX trims & engines on record
2021 Subaru WRX vehicles on record
Other Subaru WRX model years
2021 Subaru WRX — frequently asked questions
Does the 2021 Subaru WRX have any safety recalls?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2021 Subaru WRX. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are free.
What are the most common problems with the 2021 Subaru WRX?
Across all 13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are power train, engine, electrical system.
What gas mileage does the 2021 Subaru WRX get?
The 2021 Subaru WRX has U.S. EPA estimates of 18–23 mpg combined, depending on engine and trim (3 versions).
Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.