Subaru Crosstrek recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 14 recalls and 1,191 owner complaints for the Subaru Crosstrek (model years 2012–2026). The most reported problem area is visibility/wiper (291 complaints), followed by electrical system (201 complaints). The 2019 model year has the most recalls (7).
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 10 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2025 | 0 | 46 | 3 | 0 | |
| 2024 | 2 | 120 | 10 | 2 | |
| 2023 | 0 | 35 | 4 | 0 | |
| 2022 | 0 | 31 | 3 | 0 | |
| 2021 | 1 | 115 | 8 | 2 | |
| 2020 | 0 | 69 | 6 | 0 | |
| 2019 | 7 | 285 | 7 | 3 | |
| 2018 | 5 | 195 | 10 | 1 | |
| 2017 | 1 | 94 | 5 | 2 | |
| 2016 | 1 | 132 | 4 | 3 | |
| 2015 | 1 | 17 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2014 | 1 | 16 | 2 | 1 | |
| 2013 | 1 | 26 | 1 | 2 | |
| 2012 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
By complaints filed, the peak model years are 2019 (285), 2018 (195) and 2016 (132). Among model years at least two years old, the 2012 has the fewest complaints on file (2).
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all Subaru Crosstrek model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visibility/wiper | 291 | 10 of 15 | |
| Electrical system | 201 | 14 of 15 | |
| Engine | 146 | 14 of 15 | |
| Power train | 111 | 11 of 15 | |
| Steering | 55 | 8 of 15 |
Latest 8 of 14 recalls
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26V685000 | Oct 19, 2026 | Suspension: front, control arm, lower ball joint | 2026 | 8 |
| 23V755000 | Nov 9, 2023 | Power train: automatic transmission, park/neutral start interlock switch | 2021 | 95,830 |
| 23V754000 | Nov 9, 2023 | Power train: driveline, driveshaft | 2024 | 4,701 |
| 23V551000 | Aug 4, 2023 | Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel | 2024 | 35,357 |
| 21V264000 | Apr 15, 2021 | Electrical system: software | 2018–2019 | 466,205 |
| 21V263000 | Apr 15, 2021 | Suspension: rear | 2018–2019 | 408,271 |
| 20V189000 | Mar 31, 2020 | Seat belts: rear/other | 2019 | 4,862 |
| 19V856000 | Dec 2, 2019 | Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system, emission control, crankcase (pcv) | 2019 | 51,613 |
Vehicles: the manufacturer's estimate of all vehicles potentially affected by the recall, across every model it covers. Each model-year page lists what its recalls fix.
Owners reported a crash in 64 complaints and a fire in 16 complaints; 34 people injured and 0 deaths are recorded in these reports. These are the owners' accounts, not findings of cause.
Complaint counts grow with how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road; compare years with that in mind. Complaints are unverified owner reports.