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
- 2019 Subaru Crosstrek - 362 complaints
- 2018 Subaru Crosstrek - 255 complaints
- 2016 Subaru Crosstrek - 164 complaints
Highest raw complaint counts. Counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
Quieter years
- 2023 Subaru Crosstrek - 52 complaints
- 2020 Subaru Crosstrek - 82 complaints
- 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
Every model year
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Subaru Crosstrek | 12 | 0 |
| 2025 Subaru Crosstrek | 63 | 0 |
| 2024 Subaru Crosstrek | 140 | 2 |
| 2023 Subaru Crosstrek | 52 | 0 |
| 2022 Subaru Crosstrek | 43 | 0 |
| 2021 Subaru Crosstrek | 161 | 1 |
| 2020 Subaru Crosstrek | 82 | 0 |
| 2019 Subaru Crosstrek | 362 | 7 |
| 2018 Subaru Crosstrek | 255 | 5 |
| 2017 Subaru Crosstrek | 132 | 1 |
| 2016 Subaru Crosstrek | 164 | 1 |
| 2015 Subaru Crosstrek | 27 | 1 |
| 2014 Subaru Crosstrek | 22 | 1 |
| 2013 Subaru Crosstrek | 35 | 1 |
| 2012 Subaru Crosstrek | 3 | 0 |
Recall campaigns, all years
Every campaign filed against this model, with the model years it covers. Recall repairs are free at the dealer.
| Campaign | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23V755000 | 2021 | Power Train | Subaru 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 |
| 23V754000 | 2024 | Power Train | Subaru 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 |
| 23V551000 | 2024 | Electrical System | Subaru 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 |
| 21V264000 | 2018-2019 | Engine And Engine Cooling | Subaru 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 |
| 21V263000 | 2018-2019 | Suspension | Subaru 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 |
| 20V189000 | 2019 | Seat Belts | Subaru 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 |
| 19V856000 | 2019 | Engine And Engine Cooling | Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019 Crosstrek, Forester, and Ascent vehicles. The aluminum Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) valve can separate, allowing |
| 19V743000 | 2018-2019 | Electrical System | Subaru 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 |
| 19V744000 | 2018 | Engine And Engine Cooling | Subaru 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 |
| 19V404000 | 2019 | Visibility | Subaru 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 |
| 19V149000 | 2013-2017 | Exterior Lighting | Subaru 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 |
| 19V065000 | 2019 | Steering | Subaru 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 |
| 17V701000 | 2018 | Vehicle Speed Control | Subaru 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 |