2015 Subaru XV Crosstrek power train problems
17 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2015 Subaru XV Crosstrek — 22% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I am filing a complaint regarding a major CVT transmission failure in my 2015 Subaru Crosstrek at approximately 117,318 miles. Prior to failure, there were no warning lights, dashboard messages, or significant indications of impending transmission failure. The only noticeable symptom was a slight…”
filed May 14, 2026
“Several components' issues and scheduled to take back to Subaru dealer on 12/16/2022. Several times after parking car and getting back in, when shifting to 1st gear to take off, the car goes in reverse instead of forward. Rear backup camera sporadically works. Tire pressure light came on and won't…”
filed Dec 13, 2022
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
This announcement provides information on the remanufactured CVT transmission program.
SubaruNet Announcement (R · Other · issued May 4, 2026This bulletin announces the service manual correction regarding clutch master cylinder reservoir service procedures.
03-97-26 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 24, 2026
Power Train problems in other XV Crosstrek years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 XV Crosstrek | 13 | 16% |
| 2013 XV Crosstrek | 21 | 22% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2015 Subaru XV Crosstrek
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.