Subaru Crosstrek Recalls

The Subaru Crosstrek has 21 recalls spanning 2013 through 2026, with the most serious recent issue being a fuel cap seal failure on 2026 Crosstrek Hybrid models where fuel can spill from the filler neck when the tank is near full and temperatures rise, creating a fire risk near any ignition source.

Two other 2024 model year issues involve loss of drive power: the front driveshaft's outer race can crack and break, cutting power to the wheels or allowing the vehicle to roll away when parked without the parking brake engaged, and a wiring harness near the steering beam bracket can wear through its insulation and short circuit, also cutting drive power.

The 2019-2022 Crosstrek Hybrid has a corrosion issue in the low-voltage charging circuit where a harness terminal can break and prevent the 12-volt battery from recharging, eventually causing the vehicle to lose drive power while moving. The 2019 model year has several issues across different systems: a PCV valve that can break apart and send fragments into the engine causing a power loss, rear seat belts that may not lock properly in a multi-impact crash, an electric power steering connector that can short and require significantly more steering effort, and a rear door window that can shatter into large pieces rather than small fragments if broken. The 2018-2019 models share a rear stabilizer bracket bolt that can loosen and detach, reducing vehicle stability. On 2018-2019 models, the engine control module can continue supplying power to the ignition coil after shutdown, causing a short circuit and potential stall while driving. The 2018 model year also has a floor mat retention bracket that may be incorrect, allowing the mat to slide forward and block the accelerator or brake pedal.

The 2021 model year has a water intrusion issue in the inhibitor switch that can disable the reverse lights and rearview camera display when backing up. Going back further, 2013-2017 models have a brake light switch defect where the brake lights may fail to illuminate when slowing or stopping, leaving following drivers without warning.