Subaru XV Crosstrek Recalls

The Subaru XV Crosstrek has been recalled 3 times across the 2013, 2015 model years. The most recent recall, from November 1, 2018, covers the engine. Recall repairs are free at any authorized Subaru dealer.

3recalls
0do not drive / park outside
2model years affected

What gets recalled

  • Driver assistance
    133%
  • Engine & cooling
    133%
  • Equipment & accessories
    133%

2015 Subaru XV Crosstrek recalls (1)

Forward collision avoidance › Crash imminent braking

NHTSA recall 15V-366 · Jun 12, 2015 · 71,710 vehicles

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.

2013 Subaru XV Crosstrek recalls (2)

Engine and engine cooling › Engine

NHTSA recall 18V-772 · Nov 1, 2018 · 165,534 vehicles

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.

Equipment

NHTSA recall 13V-061 · Feb 25, 2013 · 47,419 vehicles

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

How many recalls does the Subaru XV Crosstrek have?

NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the Subaru XV Crosstrek across 2 model years.

How do I know if my Subaru XV Crosstrek has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN decoder & recall check or on nhtsa.gov/recalls. Dealers fix recalls for free, even if you are not the original owner.

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.