Subaru XV Crosstrek recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 3 recalls and 258 owner complaints for the Subaru XV Crosstrek (model years 2013–2017). The most reported problem area is engine (59 complaints), followed by power train (53 complaints). The 2013 model year has the most recalls (2).
By complaints filed, the peak model years are 2013 (98), 2014 (81) and 2015 (79). Among model years at least two years old, the 2016 has the fewest complaints on file (3).
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all Subaru XV Crosstrek model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 59 | 3 of 5 | |
| Power train | 53 | 3 of 5 | |
| Electrical system | 49 | 3 of 5 | |
| Service brakes | 23 | 3 of 5 | |
| Steering | 18 | 3 of 5 |
All 3 recalls
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18V772000 | Nov 1, 2018 | Engine and engine cooling: engine | 2013 | 165,534 |
| 15V366000 | Jun 12, 2015 | Forward collision avoidance: crash imminent braking | 2015 | 71,710 |
| 13V061000 | Feb 25, 2013 | Equipment | 2013 | 47,419 |
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 19 complaints and a fire in 4 complaints; 11 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.