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Subaru Crosstrek

1,170 federal complaints across 15 model years (2012-2026) · 13 recall campaigns

Complaints by model year

Distinct federal complaints filed against each model year of the Subaru Crosstrek, to date. Hover a bar for the count. Older years have had longer to accumulate filings; the rankings below correct for that.

2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026
Highest totals within an 8-year windowAll other years

Model years compared

Ranked from the same federal record on an equal exposure window. Click any year for its full file.

Highest complaint totals

  1. 2018 Subaru Crosstrek - 194 complaints in its first 8 years (194 to date)
  2. 2016 Subaru Crosstrek - 126 complaints in its first 8 years (131 to date)
  3. 2017 Subaru Crosstrek - 94 complaints in its first 8 years (94 to date)
Ranked on distinct complaints filed within eight years of the model year, so old and new years get the same exposure window. Not adjusted for sales volume; a best-selling year files more complaints at the same failure rate.

Lowest totals among mature years

  1. 2013 Subaru Crosstrek - 25 complaints in its first 8 years (25 to date)
  2. 2017 Subaru Crosstrek - 94 complaints in its first 8 years (94 to date)
  3. 2016 Subaru Crosstrek - 126 complaints in its first 8 years (131 to date)
Same eight-year window, among model years old enough to have completed it and with at least 25 complaints in it. Model years before 1990 are excluded because the federal file begins in 1995. A low total is not proof of reliability.

What owners report, all years combined

Glass & wipers
343
Electrical system
196
Engine & cooling
146
Power train
114
Driver assistance
108
Steering
59

Every model year

Model yearComplaints to dateWithin 8 yearsRecalls
2026 Subaru Crosstrek880
2025 Subaru Crosstrek43430
2024 Subaru Crosstrek1111112
2023 Subaru Crosstrek33330
2022 Subaru Crosstrek30300
2021 Subaru Crosstrek1141141
2020 Subaru Crosstrek68680
2019 Subaru Crosstrek2842847
2018 Subaru Crosstrek1941945
2017 Subaru Crosstrek94941
2016 Subaru Crosstrek1311261
2015 Subaru Crosstrek17171
2014 Subaru Crosstrek16161
2013 Subaru Crosstrek25251
2012 Subaru Crosstrek220

Recall campaigns, all years

Every campaign filed against this model, with the model years it covers. Safety-recall remedies are normally provided at no charge. Under US federal law the mandatory free remedy applies when the vehicle was no more than 15 years old at the time the defect was determined; manufacturers often cover older vehicles voluntarily. Canadian rules differ. Confirm eligibility with the manufacturer using the VIN.

CampaignYearsComponentSummary
23V7550002021Power TrainSubaru of America, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2021 Crosstrek, 2022 Forester, 2021-2023 Legacy, and Outback vehicles.
23V7540002024Power TrainSubaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2024 Crosstrek, Impreza, 2023-2024 Forester, and 2023 WRX vehicles.
23V5510002024Electrical SystemSubaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2024 Crosstrek and Impreza vehicles.
21V2640002018-2019Engine And Engine CoolingSubaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Subaru Impreza and 2018-2019 Crosstrek vehicles.
21V2630002018-2019SuspensionSubaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Subaru Crosstrek, 2019 Crosstrek Hybrid, and 2019 Forester vehicles.
20V1890002019Seat BeltsSubaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019 Crosstrek vehicles with rear seat belt assemblies with a dual-mode locking mechanism.
19V8560002019Engine And Engine CoolingSubaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019 Crosstrek, Forester, and Ascent vehicles.
19V7430002018-2019Electrical SystemSubaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Impreza and 2018-2019 Crosstrek vehicles.
19V7440002018Engine And Engine CoolingSubaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Impreza and 2018 Crosstrek vehicles equipped with an aluminum Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) valve.
19V4040002019VisibilitySubaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019 Crosstrek vehicles. The driver's side rear-door window glass may be improperly tempered.
19V1490002013-2017Exterior LightingSubaru 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...
19V0650002019SteeringSubaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019 Forester and Crosstrek vehicles.
17V7010002018Vehicle Speed ControlSubaru 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...