Complaints by model year
| Year | Complaints | vs. typical* | Recalls | Top problem | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 79 | typical | 1 | Transmission | Average |
| 2014 | 81 | typical | — | Electrical | Average |
| 2013 | 98 | typical | 2 | Engine | Average |
* Complaints compared with the median XV Crosstrek year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.
Most common Subaru XV Crosstrek problems
Latest Subaru XV Crosstrek recalls
Engine and engine cooling › Engine
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2012-2014 Subaru Impreza, 2012-2013 Impreza Stationwagon, 2013 Subaru BRZ, XV Crosstrek and Toyota Scion FR-S vehicles. The engine valve springs in these vehicles may fracture causing an engine malfunction or a possible engine stall.
Remedy: Subaru will notify their owners. Toyota will notify the FR-S owners. Dealers will replace the valve springs, free of charge. The recall began December 26, 2018.
Forward collision avoidance › Crash imminent braking
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2015 Legacy vehicles manufactured March 10, 2014, to April 16, 2015, Outback vehicles manufactured February 24, 2014, to April 16, 2015, Impreza vehicles manufactured September 9, 2014, to April 14, 2015, XV Crosstrek vehicles manufactured October 16, 2014, to…
Remedy: Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the driver assist system, free of charge. The recall began on July 20, 2015. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2783.
Equipment
Subaru is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 Legacy and Outback vehicles equipped with an automatic or CVT transmission and an Audiovox remote engine starter (RES) accessory, certain model year 2012-2013 Impreza vehicles equipped with a CVT transmission and an Audiovox remote engine starter (RES) accessory, and certain…
Remedy: Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace the RES key fobs, free of charge. The recall began on April 22, 2013. Owners may contact Subaru at 1-800-782-2783 for more information.
Frequently asked questions
What years of the Subaru XV Crosstrek should you avoid?
None of the Subaru XV Crosstrek years has an unusually high number of complaints compared with the others at the same age.
What are the most common Subaru XV Crosstrek problems?
Across all years, owners report the most problems with the engine & cooling (59), transmission & drivetrain (53) and electrical system (49). Engine complaints peak in the 2013 model year.
How many recalls has the Subaru XV Crosstrek had?
3 recalls across 2013–2015. The model year with the most is 2013. See all Subaru XV Crosstrek recalls by year.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.