Does the 2024 Subaru Crosstrek have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2024 Subaru Crosstrek, the most recent reported on November 9, 2023 (Power train: driveline, driveshaft). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2024 Subaru Crosstrek?

Owners have filed 120 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is unknown or other (33 complaints), followed by exterior lighting (13).

How many 2024 Subaru Crosstrek complaints mention a crash or fire?

10 of 120 complaints report a crash and 2 a fire; 3 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2024 Subaru Crosstrek recalls and problems

2 recalls and 120 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2024 Subaru Crosstrek.

recalls

120

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2024 Subaru Crosstrek recalls

Power train: driveline, driveshaft

NHTSA campaign 23V754000 · reported November 9, 2023 · Subaru of America, Inc. · 4,701 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: 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 cracks and break.
The risk: A broken driveshaft can cause a loss of drive power while driving or vehicle rollaway when the vehicle is in park without the parking brake engaged. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the left and right front driveshafts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 8, 2024. Owners may contact Subaru's customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRP-23.

Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel

NHTSA campaign 23V551000 · reported August 4, 2023 · Subaru of America, Inc. · 35,357 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: 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 bracket, damaging the wire insulation and causing a short circuit.
The risk: A short circuit may cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Dealers will inspect the harness and install an additional clamp on the steering beam bracket. If damage is found, dealers will add protective tape or replace the instrument panel harness, as necessary. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 3, 2023. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRL-23.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Unknown or other33
Exterior lighting13
Forward collision avoidance12
Visibility/wiper12
Service brakes10
Steering10
Visibility10
Electrical system8
Engine7
Tires7

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Oct 7, 2026 · Engine
Car was driving at highway speed when I noticed that the car was shifting. Started driving up the hill and then a loud clanking noise started. Pulled over and put the car in park only then did the oil pressure light come on. Metal shavings were found in the oil. The number 3 rod bearing broke cause catastrophic engine…

Oct 1, 2026 · Service brakes
My 2024 Subaru Crosstrek with 56k miles on it was driven the day before and operated completely normally with no apparent issues. When I started the car to pull out of a parallel parking spot on a downhill grade with 2 to 3 feet of clearance on either side, several warning lights immediately illuminated on the…

Sep 22, 2026 · Service brakes, hydraulic · 21,353 miles · crash reported
The contact owns a 2024 Subaru Crosstrek. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed and attempting to slow down during a turn, the brakes failed to function properly and caused a delay while braking. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, but the technicians were unable to duplicate the failure or…

Sep 21, 2026 · Service brakes · crash reported
I was backing out of my driveway at 630 am this morning, September 21, 2026 when I heard what sounded like a loud crash. However, if anything had been in my car’s line of vision a beep would go off to alert me and that didn’t happen. I pulled back into my driveway to check if anything had somehow been behind me and…

Sep 20, 2026 · Unknown or other
Driver side mirror vibrates/shakes (not the housing just the mirror) I am still under warranty and Subaru service techs said they could see the issue but looked for a cause and said nothing was found and therefore couldn’t be a faulty part. There are plenty of like situation posts online. They really need to issue a…

Crosstrek model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
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 2024 Subaru Crosstrek have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2024 Subaru Crosstrek, the most recent reported on November 9, 2023 (Power train: driveline, driveshaft). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2024 Subaru Crosstrek?: Owners have filed 120 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is unknown or other (33 complaints), followed by exterior lighting (13).
How many 2024 Subaru Crosstrek complaints mention a crash or fire?: 10 of 120 complaints report a crash and 2 a fire; 3 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 7, 2026.