Subaru XV Crosstrek recalls and safety
3 recalls · crash ratings 2014-2015 · 264 owner complaints
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The Subaru XV Crosstrek has 3 recalls covering 284,663 vehicles as reported; model year 2013 is covered by the most (2). The 2015 Subaru XV Crosstrek earned 5 of 5 stars overall in crash tests. Owners filed 13 safety complaints in the 12 months to Sep 2026; engine is named most over all years.
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
3
Most for 2013: 2
Units affected
285K
As reported
Overall stars
5 of 5
Model year 2015
Complaints, 12 mo
13
-13.3% vs 12 months before
Do-not-drive
0
None
By model year
Which model years are covered by the most recalls, and which get the most complaints
Recalls by model year
How many recalls cover each model year. Hover a year for the count.
Crash test star ratings
2 rated versions, model years 2014 to 2015
| Year | Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | SUV · AWD | 15.1% risk | |||
| 2014 | SUV · AWD | 15.1% risk |
5 stars is the best. Ratings before model year 2011 used older tests.
Owner complaints
Safety complaints about the Subaru XV Crosstrek, by the month they were received
Complaints per month
13 in the 12 months to Sep 2026.
Components named most
- Engine62
- Power train54
- Unknown or other54
- Electrical system51
- Service brakes24
- Steering19
- Air bags17
- Complaints
- 264
- Crashes reported
- 20
- Fires reported
- 4
- People injured
- 11
Counts only, as reported by owners and not verified.
Parts recalled
Recalls of the Subaru XV Crosstrek by component
- Engine and engine cooling1 · 166K units
- Equipment1 · 47K units
- Forward collision avoidance1 · 72K units
Subaru XV Crosstrek recalls
Newest first
| Date | Recall | Hazard | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 1, 2018 | Scion FR-S; Subaru BRZ, Impreza, XV Crosstrek (2012-2014): Engine and engine coolingNo. 18V772000 | Crash risk | 165,534 |
| Jun 12, 2015 | Subaru Impreza, Legacy, Outback, WRX and 1 more (2015-2016): Forward collision avoidanceNo. 15V366000 | Crash risk | 71,710 |
| Feb 25, 2013 | Subaru Impreza, Legacy, Outback, XV Crosstrek (2010-2013): EquipmentNo. 13V061000 | Suffocation | 47,419 |
Related pages
Questions and answers
Is the 2016 Subaru XV Crosstrek recalled?
Yes: 1 recall covers the 2016 Subaru XV Crosstrek. Check the recall pages below for what is wrong and the free fix; a dealer can tell if a single vehicle still needs the repair.
How many recalls does the Subaru XV Crosstrek have?
3 recalls cover the Subaru XV Crosstrek, for 284,663 vehicles as reported. The most common problem is engine and engine cooling (1 recalls).
What is the safety rating of the 2015 Subaru XV Crosstrek?
5 of 5 stars overall (SUV): frontal crash 4, side crash 5 and rollover 4 stars, with a 15.1% chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
What do owners complain about most on the Subaru XV Crosstrek?
Engine: named in 62 of the 264 safety complaints about the Subaru XV Crosstrek, then power train (54). One complaint can name several components.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data, updated daily. Models are written as published, so a few versions of one model can be listed under slightly different names.