Subaru Crosstrek recalls
Every NHTSA recall campaign filed since 2000 that names the Subaru Crosstrek, newest first. Last verified Jul 30, 2026.
Units are totals reported across campaigns mentioning this model — NHTSA does not always break unit counts down by model.
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- Nov 9, 2023Crash risk2021 Subaru Crosstrek, 2022 Subaru Forester, 2021–2023 Subaru Legacy and 1 other model — Power Train
Subaru of America, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2021 Crosstrek, 2022 Forester, 2021-2023 Legacy, and Outback vehicles. An insufficient weld may allow water to enter the inhibitor switch, causing it to fail.
23V755000 · 96K units · Subaru of America, Inc.
- Nov 9, 2023Crash risk2024 Subaru Crosstrek, 2023–2024 Subaru Forester, 2024 Subaru Impreza and 1 other model — Power Train
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.
23V754000 · 5K units · Subaru of America, Inc.
- Aug 4, 2023Crash risk2024 Subaru Crosstrek, 2024 Subaru Impreza — Electrical System
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.
23V551000 · 35K units · Subaru of America, Inc.
- Apr 15, 2021Crash risk2018–2019 Subaru Crosstrek, 2019 Subaru Forester — Suspension
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Subaru Crosstrek, 2019 Crosstrek Hybrid, and 2019 Forester vehicles. The rear stabilizer bracket bolts may loosen and detach.
21V263000 · 408K units · Subaru of America, Inc.
- Apr 15, 2021Crash risk2018–2019 Subaru Crosstrek, 2017–2019 Subaru Impreza — Electrical System
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Subaru Impreza and 2018-2019 Crosstrek vehicles. The Engine Control Module (ECM) may continue to power the ignition coil after the engine is shut off, causing a short circuit.
21V264000 · 466K units · Subaru of America, Inc.
- Mar 31, 2020Crash risk2019 Subaru Crosstrek — Seat Belts
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019 Crosstrek vehicles with rear seat belt assemblies with a dual-mode locking mechanism. The seat belt webbing sensor locking mechanism may not lock as intended.
20V189000 · 5K units · Subaru of America, Inc.
- Dec 2, 2019Crash risk2019 Subaru Ascent, 2019 Subaru Crosstrek, 2019 Subaru Forester — Engine and Engine Cooling
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019 Crosstrek, Forester, and Ascent vehicles. The aluminum Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) valve can separate, allowing the separated components to enter the engine, resulting in a loss of power while driving.
19V856000 · 52K units · Subaru of America, Inc.
- Oct 18, 2019Crash risk2018–2019 Subaru Crosstrek, 2017–2019 Subaru Impreza — Electrical System
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Impreza and 2018-2019 Crosstrek vehicles. The Engine Control Module (ECM) may continue to power the ignition coil after the engine is shut off, which could result in a short circuit and blown fuse.
19V743000 · 466K units · Subaru of America, Inc.
- Oct 17, 2019Crash risk2018 Subaru Crosstrek, 2017–2018 Subaru Impreza — Engine and Engine Cooling
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Impreza and 2018 Crosstrek vehicles equipped with an aluminum Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) valve. The PCV valve may come apart, allowing the separated components to enter the engine, possibly resulting in a loss of power while driving.
19V744000 · 205K units · Subaru of America, Inc.
- May 30, 2019Crash risk2019 Subaru Crosstrek — Visibility
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019 Crosstrek vehicles. The driver's side rear-door window glass may be improperly tempered. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 205, "Glazing Materials."
19V404000 · 256 units · Subaru of America, Inc.
- Feb 28, 2019Crash risk2013–2017 Subaru Crosstrek, 2014–2016 Subaru Forester, 2008–2016 Subaru Impreza and 1 other model — Exterior Lighting
Subaru 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 2013-2017 Crosstrek vehicles. Exposure to certain contaminants may cause the brake light switch to malfunction, preventing the brake lights from illuminating and also preventing keyless ignition vehicles from starting and CVT/automatic transmissions from being able to be shifted out of Park.
19V149000 · 1.3M units · Subaru of America, Inc.
- Feb 6, 2019Crash risk2019 Subaru Crosstrek, 2019 Subaru Forester — Steering
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019 Forester and Crosstrek vehicles. A connector inside the Electronic Power Steering (EPS) unit may short circuit resulting in a loss of electric power steering assistance.
19V065000 · 10K units · Subaru of America, Inc.
- Nov 7, 2017Crash risk2018 Subaru Crosstrek — Service Brakes
Subaru 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 to move out of position and interfere with the accelerator or brake pedal operation.
17V701000 · 2K units · Subaru of America, Inc.