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Subaru Crosstrek

1,553 federal complaints across 15 model years (2012-2026) ยท 13 recall campaigns

Complaints by model year

Federal complaints filed against each model year of the Subaru Crosstrek. Hover a bar for the count.

2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026
Three most-complained-about yearsAll other years

Which years to avoid

Ranked from the same federal record. Click any year for its full file.

Years to look at twice

  1. 2019 Subaru Crosstrek - 362 complaints
  2. 2018 Subaru Crosstrek - 255 complaints
  3. 2016 Subaru Crosstrek - 164 complaints
Highest raw complaint counts. Counts are not adjusted for sales volume.

Quieter years

  1. 2023 Subaru Crosstrek - 52 complaints
  2. 2020 Subaru Crosstrek - 82 complaints
  3. 2017 Subaru Crosstrek - 132 complaints
Fewest complaints among years with a meaningful record; the two newest model years are excluded because they have had little time to accumulate filings.

What fails, all years combined

Glass & wipers
343
Electrical system
196
Engine & cooling
146
Power train
114
Driver assistance
108
Steering
59

Every model year

Model yearComplaintsRecalls
2026 Subaru Crosstrek120
2025 Subaru Crosstrek630
2024 Subaru Crosstrek1402
2023 Subaru Crosstrek520
2022 Subaru Crosstrek430
2021 Subaru Crosstrek1611
2020 Subaru Crosstrek820
2019 Subaru Crosstrek3627
2018 Subaru Crosstrek2555
2017 Subaru Crosstrek1321
2016 Subaru Crosstrek1641
2015 Subaru Crosstrek271
2014 Subaru Crosstrek221
2013 Subaru Crosstrek351
2012 Subaru Crosstrek30

Recall campaigns, all years

Every campaign filed against this model, with the model years it covers. Recall repairs are free at the dealer.

CampaignYearsComponentSummary
23V7550002021Power TrainSubaru of America, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2021 Crosstrek, 2022 Forester, 2021-2023 Legacy, and Outback vehicles. An insufficient weld may allow water to enter the inh
23V7540002024Power TrainSubaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2024 Crosstrek, Impreza, 2023-2024 Forester, and 2023 WRX vehicles. The front driveshaft assemblies' outer race may develop cr
23V5510002024Electrical SystemSubaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2024 Crosstrek and Impreza vehicles. Due to insufficient clearance, the instrument panel harness may contact the steering beam
21V2640002018-2019Engine And Engine CoolingSubaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Subaru Impreza and 2018-2019 Crosstrek vehicles. The Engine Control Module (ECM) may continue to power the ignition
21V2630002018-2019SuspensionSubaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Subaru Crosstrek, 2019 Crosstrek Hybrid, and 2019 Forester vehicles. The rear stabilizer bracket bolts may loosen an
20V1890002019Seat BeltsSubaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019 Crosstrek vehicles with rear seat belt assemblies with a dual-mode locking mechanism. The seat belt webbing sensor lockin
19V8560002019Engine And Engine CoolingSubaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019 Crosstrek, Forester, and Ascent vehicles. The aluminum Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) valve can separate, allowing
19V7430002018-2019Electrical SystemSubaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Impreza and 2018-2019 Crosstrek vehicles. The Engine Control Module (ECM) may continue to power the ignition coil af
19V7440002018Engine And Engine CoolingSubaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Impreza and 2018 Crosstrek vehicles equipped with an aluminum Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) valve. The PCV va
19V4040002019VisibilitySubaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019 Crosstrek vehicles. The driver's side rear-door window glass may be improperly tempered. As such, these vehicles fail to
19V1490002013-2017Exterior LightingSubaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Forester, 2008-2016 Impreza sedans, 2012-2016 Impreza station wagons, 2008-2014 WRX sedans (including STI), and 2013
19V0650002019SteeringSubaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019 Forester and Crosstrek vehicles. A connector inside the Electronic Power Steering (EPS) unit may short circuit resulting
17V7010002018Vehicle Speed ControlSubaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2018 Crosstrek vehicles. These vehicles may be equipped with an incorrect floor mat retention bracket, allowing the floor mat