2023 Subaru Crosstrek recalls and problems
No recalls and 35 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2023 Subaru Crosstrek.
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2023 Subaru Crosstrek recalls
NHTSA lists no recalls for this model year.
Most reported problems
Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.
What owners report
Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.
2023 Subaru Crosstrek, 88,000 miles. Oil temperature warning light illuminated on October 5, 2026; dealer diagnosed CVT torque converter failure requiring replacement ($2,954 repair). This is the second CVT failure in two months: the same dealer replaced the CVT valve body in August 2026 (~$3,400) for the same warning…
Often the brakes are squishy. They require me to push almost all the way down on the brake pedal to engage. This has happened several times of the last year.
The battery and electrical system died while I was at a red light in traffic on my way to work. I was stuck on a major road with trucks and traffic behind me while I was stuck in the middle lane. I had to wait for help to be pushed out of traffic to the sidewalk and wait for a jump. The Subaru dealership confirmed…
Purchased vehicle 8/27/2025 within 1 day and 1 month of 2 separate class action lawsuits. Purchased from CarMax Wilmington. Car produced electrical shock to my hand first time I attempted to pair the vehicle. Parkway stated at that time I was under an additional warranty but the vehicle would require constant…
Replaced battery 3 times. Believe this car has the parasitic battery issue. Attached on of the bills. Looking for the other 2.
Crosstrek model years compared
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 0 | 69 | 6 | 0 |
| 2021 | 1 | 115 | 8 | 2 |
| 2022 | 0 | 31 | 3 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 | 35 | 4 | 0 |
| 2024 | 2 | 120 | 10 | 2 |
| 2025 | 0 | 46 | 3 | 0 |
| 2026 | 1 | 10 | 1 | 0 |
Across all years, the 2019 Crosstrek has the most complaints (285). All Subaru Crosstrek years →
Questions
- Does the 2023 Subaru Crosstrek have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2023 Subaru Crosstrek as of October 27, 2026.
- What are the most common problems with the 2023 Subaru Crosstrek?
- Owners have filed 35 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is unknown or other (11 complaints), followed by electrical system (6).
- How many 2023 Subaru Crosstrek complaints mention a crash or fire?
- 4 of 35 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 4 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received October 18, 2026.