How many recalls does the 2021 Subaru Crosstrek have?

The 2021 Subaru Crosstrek has 3 recalls on record from Transport Canada and NHTSA.

What is the most recent recall for the 2021 Subaru Crosstrek?

The most recent recall was issued on November 9, 2023 and relates to the electrical system.

Are there any high-risk recalls for the 2021 Subaru Crosstrek?

Yes, there are 3 high-risk recalls for the 2021 Subaru Crosstrek involving serious safety concerns.

Is the 2021 Subaru Crosstrek affected by any Canadian recalls?

Yes, there are 1 Transport Canada recall(s) for this vehicle.

2021 Subaru Crosstrek: Recalls & Crash Test Ratings

2021 Subaru Crosstrek

This page covers 3 recalls, 106 owner complaints, NHTSA crash-test ratings and EPA fuel economy for the 2021 Subaru Crosstrek.

Fuel Economy (EPA Estimates)

25–35 mpg combined

6.7–9.4 L/100km

Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD

Electricity Use0–38 kWh/100 mi (0–23.6 kWh/100 km)

Combined MPGe46 mpg(5.1 L/100km)

City22–36 mpg(6.5–10.7 L/100km)

Highway29–35 mpg(6.7–8.1 L/100km)

Combined25–35 mpg(6.7–9.4 L/100km)

Est. Annual Fuel Cost$1,800–$2,500/yr

Tailpipe CO₂151–355 g/mi

EPA GHG Score5–9/10

Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted. Ranges reflect the 4 tested variants for this model year.

2021 Subaru Crosstrek Crash Test Ratings

5/5 Overall

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating

Frontal Crash

2021 Subaru Crosstrek Owner Complaints

Visibility and wiper complaints dominate what 2021 Crosstrek owners report, making it the most frequently cited system by a wide margin. Owners describe wiper failures, poor wet-weather visibility, and issues with the windshield or related components interfering with normal driving. Engine complaints come in second, with owners reporting problems like premature ignition component wear and starting failures on vehicles still under 60,000 miles. Forward collision avoidance generates the next-largest cluster, where owners describe the system triggering unexpected hard braking in response to exhaust plumes, shadows, or other non-obstacle conditions, typically in bright sunlight or cold weather. A smaller but recurring thread involves the backup camera progressively degrading from intermittent fuzzy or discolored images before failing entirely.

106

Total Complaints

Crash-Related

Fire-Related

With Injuries

By System

visibility/wiper
26
unknown or other
16
engine
12
forward collision avoidance

2021 Subaru Crosstrek Recalls

The 2021 Subaru Crosstrek has 3 recalls, the most serious affecting hybrid models only: a corroding harness terminal can stop the 12-volt battery from charging, cutting drive power and raising the risk of a crash.

The remaining two recalls describe the same underlying problem: water can get into the inhibitor switch and cause it to fail. When this happens, the reverse lights may not illuminate when backing up, the rearview camera image may not display, and the gear selector indicator in the instrument panel may go blank.

All 3 Recalls

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Transport CanadaMedium Risk

November 9, 2023

ELECTRICAL

At a glance

What can fail

Water can enter the inhibitor switch and cause it to fail, which may prevent the backup lights from turning on, stop the rearview camera image from displaying when backing up, and prevent the gear selection indicator from showing in the instrument panel.

What the fix does

Subaru will mail you a notice. Take your vehicle to a Subaru dealership to have the inhibitor switch replaced.

12,839 vehicles affected

Transport Canada #2023607 — full official notice →