This page covers 1 recall, 81 owner complaints, NHTSA crash-test ratings and EPA fuel economy for the 2015 Subaru XV Crosstrek.
26–31 mpg combined
7.6–9 L/100km
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
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 3 tested variants for this model year.
5/5 Overall
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating
The dominant complaint pattern for the 2015 Subaru XV Crosstrek centers on the powertrain and electrical system. On the powertrain side, owners most commonly describe CVT transmission failures, often occurring without warning lights or prior symptoms, just sudden loss of drive or a brief noise before the transmission stops functioning. A smaller group reports complete loss of engine power while driving, again with no dashboard indication beforehand. The electrical complaints cover a range of issues, but a recurring one involves the steering wheel horn button failing while the rest of the horn circuit still works through the key fob. A handful of owners also describe general electrical gremlins. Engine complaints round out the top three reported systems, though they appear in lower volume. Isolated reports mention rear suspension dropping unexpectedly and a sunroof shattering, but these don't represent patterns across multiple complaints.
81
Total Complaints
5
Crash-Related
1
Fire-Related
3
With Injuries
By System
At a glance
What can fail
The brake light activation switch may fail, preventing the automatic pre-collision braking feature of the EyeSight Driver Assist System from operating.
What the fix does
Dealers will reprogram the driver assist system at no cost to restore pre-collision braking functionality.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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Driver Assistance
Ratings from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP).
Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
