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  Safety Recalls of Subaru Crosstrek Vehicles

There have been 10 safety recalls for the Subaru Crosstrek. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the Subaru Crosstrek.

NHTSA Recall #: 23V755000; Nov. 9, 2023

an inoperative inhibitor switch may prevent the reverse lights from illuminating and the rearview camera image from displaying, increasing the risk of a crash.

Recalled Vehicles: 2021 Subaru Crosstrek, 2022 Subaru Forester, 2021 Subaru Legacy, 2022 Subaru Legacy, 2023 Subaru Legacy, 2021 Subaru Outback, 2022 Subaru Outback, 2023 Subaru Outback
Component: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH
Recall Summary: 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. ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 23V754000; Nov. 9, 2023

a broken driveshaft can cause a loss of drive power while driving or vehicle rollaway when the vehicle is in park without the parking brake engaged. either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.

Recalled Vehicles: 2024 Subaru Crosstrek, 2023 Subaru Forester, 2024 Subaru Forester, 2024 Subaru Impreza, 2023 Subaru WRX
Component: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
Recall Summary: 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. ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 21V264000; Apr. 15, 2021

a short circuit in the ignition coils may cause a stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Recalled Vehicles: 2018 Subaru Crosstrek, 2019 Subaru Crosstrek, 2017 Subaru Impreza, 2018 Subaru Impreza, 2019 Subaru Impreza
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
Recall Summary: 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.... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 21V263000; Apr. 15, 2021

missing bolts may allow the rear stabilizer bracket to shift, increasing the risk of a crash.

Recalled Vehicles: 2018 Subaru Crosstrek, 2019 Subaru Crosstrek, 2019 Subaru Forester
Component: SUSPENSION:REAR
Recall Summary: 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.... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 20V189000; Mar. 31, 2020

in the event of a crash involving multiple impacts, the seat belt may not properly restrain the occupant, increasing the risk of injury.

Recalled Vehicles: 2019 Subaru Crosstrek
Component: SEAT BELTS:REAR
Recall Summary: 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.... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 19V856000; Dec. 2, 2019

an unexpected loss of power while driving can increase the risk of a crash.

Recalled Vehicles: 2019 Subaru Ascent, 2019 Subaru Crosstrek, 2019 Subaru Forester
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV)
Recall Summary: subaru of america, inc. (subaru) is recalling certain 2019 crosstrek, forester, and ascent vehicles. the aluminum positive crankcase ventilation (pcv) valve can separate, allowing engine oil and components of the pcv valve into the combustion chamber, resulting in a loss of power while driving.... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 19V744000; Oct. 17, 2019

an unexpected loss of power while driving can increase the risk of a crash.

Recalled Vehicles: 2018 Subaru Crosstrek, 2017 Subaru Impreza, 2018 Subaru Impreza, 2019 Subaru Impreza
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV)
Recall Summary: subaru of america, inc. (subaru) is recalling certain 2017-2019 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 ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 19V743000; Oct. 18, 2019

if a short circuit occurs while driving, the vehicle may stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Recalled Vehicles: 2018 Subaru Crosstrek, 2019 Subaru Crosstrek, 2017 Subaru Impreza, 2018 Subaru Impreza, 2019 Subaru Impreza
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Recall Summary: 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.... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 19V149000; Feb. 28, 2019

brake lights that do not illuminate properly will not alert other drivers that the vehicle is slowing or stopping, increasing the risk of crash.

Recalled Vehicles: 2013 Subaru Crosstrek, 2014 Subaru Crosstrek, 2015 Subaru Crosstrek, 2016 Subaru Crosstrek, 2017 Subaru Crosstrek, 2014 Subaru Forester, 2015 Subaru Forester, 2016 Subaru Forester, 2008 Subaru Impreza, 2009 Subaru Impreza, 2010 Subaru Impreza, 2011 Subaru Impreza, 2012 Subaru Impreza, 2013 Subaru Impreza, 2014 Subaru Impreza, 2015 Subaru Impreza, 2016 Subaru Impreza, 2008 Subaru WRX, 2009 Subaru WRX, 2010 Subaru WRX, 2011 Subaru WRX, 2012 Subaru WRX, 2013 Subaru WRX, 2014 Subaru WRX
Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
Recall Summary: 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.... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 17V701000; Nov. 7, 2017

If the floor mat moves out of position and interferes with the accelerator or brake pedal operation, it can increase the risk of a crash.

Recalled Vehicles: 2018 Subaru Crosstrek
Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
Recall Summary: 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. ... Details of this recall 🔎

Table 1. Historical Recalls of Subaru Crosstrek Vehicles

Date Component Vehicle Affected
Nov. 9, 2023   Power Train:driveline:driveshaft 3,732
Nov. 9, 2023   Power Train:automatic Transmission:park/neutral Start Interlock Switch 95,830
Apr. 15, 2021   Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe 466,205
Apr. 15, 2021   Suspension:rear 408,271
Mar. 31, 2020   Seat Belts:rear 4,862
Dec. 2, 2019   Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:emission Control:crankcase (pcv) 51,613
Oct. 18, 2019   Electrical System:ignition 466,205
Oct. 17, 2019   Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:emission Control:crankcase (pcv) 205,000
Feb. 28, 2019   Exterior Lighting:brake Lights:switch 1,303,530
Nov. 7, 2017   Vehicle Speed Control:accelerator Pedal 2,367


Table 2. Recall Statistics of Subaru Crosstrek Model Years

Model# Recalls
2024 Subaru Crosstrek 1
2021 Subaru Crosstrek 1
2019 Subaru Crosstrek 5
2018 Subaru Crosstrek 5
2017 Subaru Crosstrek 1
2016 Subaru Crosstrek 1
2015 Subaru Crosstrek 1
2014 Subaru Crosstrek 1
2013 Subaru Crosstrek 1