16 NHTSA safety recalls cover the Subaru Crosstrek, across model years 2013–2026. 1 carry a do-not-drive or park-outside warning. Every recall repair is free at any Subaru dealer.
Is yours affected? Check your Crosstrek by VIN — or pick your model year below for every recall, complaint and fix.
Recalls and owner complaints by model year
The 2019 Subaru Crosstrek has the most recalls (8) and the most owner complaints (285).
Recalls: NHTSA campaigns covering each Subaru Crosstrek model year on this page. Complaints: owner reports filed with NHTSA for that model year, including trims and variants sold under the model name (e.g. an F-150 page counts F-150 Raptor). Separate scales: compare the shape, not the heights across panels.
| Model year | Recalls | Owner complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 0 | 2 |
| 2013 | 1 | 26 |
| 2014 | 1 | 16 |
| 2015 | 1 | 17 |
| 2016 | 1 | 132 |
| 2017 | 1 | 94 |
| 2018 | 5 | 195 |
| 2019 | 8 | 285 |
| 2020 | 1 | 69 |
| 2021 | 2 | 116 |
| 2022 | 1 | 31 |
| 2023 | 0 | 34 |
| 2024 | 2 | 120 |
| 2025 | 0 | 44 |
| 2026 | 2 | 8 |
What these recalls fix, grouped by the vehicle system NHTSA files them under:
Subaru recalls 2025 Forester models with incorrect Gross Axle Weight Rating labels that could cause vehicle overload and crash risk. Owners will receive free label updates to comply with safety standards.
Subaru recalls 2025 Forester Hybrid vehicles with potential fuel leak causing fire risk. Owners must park away from structures and limit fuel to 50% until fix. Free gasket replacement available.
Subaru recalls 2023 WRX vehicles with potential driveshaft cracks causing loss of power or rollaway in park. Owners must have driveshafts inspected and replaced free by dealers.
Subaru is recalling 2021 Legacy vehicles with a faulty inhibitor switch that may cause reverse lights and rearview camera failure, increasing crash risk. Owners must contact Subaru for free replacement.
Subaru recalls certain 2024 Impreza vehicles with a potential short circuit risk that could cause loss of drive power and increase crash risk. Free repairs will be made by dealers starting October 3, 2023.
When the Subaru Crosstrek recalls were issued, by year — a cluster usually means one defect recalled in stages or across a platform.
Owners have filed 1,189 complaints with NHTSA about the Subaru Crosstrek; the most reported area is visibility/wiper. These are reports, not recalls: they are how NHTSA spots defects.
See Subaru Crosstrek complaints, TSBs and investigations by year →
We have 16 NHTSA safety recalls on record for the Subaru Crosstrek, covering model years 2013–2026. The most recent was issued Jul 7, 2026 (Equipment).
The 2019 Subaru Crosstrek has the most, with 8 recalls on record. Every model year with a recall is listed on this page with links to each one.
By system: Electrical System (4), Power Train (2), Engine and Engine Cooling (2), Equipment (1).
1 of these recalls carry an NHTSA do-not-drive or park-outside warning. If your vehicle is covered by one, follow it until the repair is done and ask the dealer about a tow or loaner. Most other recalls let you keep driving, but book the repair promptly.
Run a VIN recall check: enter your 17-character VIN to see the recalls on record for your exact year, then confirm at NHTSA.gov which are still unrepaired on your vehicle. Any Subaru dealer can also look it up.
Yes. Federal law requires Subaru to fix safety recalls free of charge at any authorized Subaru dealer, regardless of the vehicle’s age or how many owners it has had.