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NHTSA Safety Recalls

Subaru Crosstrek Recalls by Year

Every model year from 2013 to 2024, ranked by how many recalls it carries.

Across 7 model years (2013–2024) the Subaru Crosstrek has 18 NHTSA recalls. The worst year is 2019 with 7; the cleanest is 2021 with 1.

Model years
7

2013–2024

Total recalls
18
Worst year
2019

7 recalls

Cleanest year
2021

1 recalls

Recalls by model year

What gets recalled most on the Subaru Crosstrek

  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE4
  • EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH3
  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV)2
  • SUSPENSION:REAR2
  • SERVICE BRAKES1
  • STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM1
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL1
  • VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR1
  • POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH1
  • POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT1

Reading these numbers

A high recall count is not the same as an unreliable car. Recalls are safety defects the manufacturer reports and repairs free; a maker that files many of them is often being more diligent, not less. Older model years also accumulate recalls simply by existing longer.

What matters for a specific car is whether its own VIN is covered by an open campaign. Check it on NHTSA's lookup or call 1-888-327-4236.