Recall campaigns by affected system, 2016–2024.
Showing the 12 most recent of 13 campaigns, newest first, from NHTSA records. Check a specific VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
23V755000NHTSA report received November 2023Model years: 2021
NHTSA campaign 23V755000: Subaru Crosstrek power train recall
Subaru of America, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2021 Crosstrek, 2022 Forester, 2021-2023 Legacy, and Outback vehicles. An insufficient weld may allow water to enter the inhibitor switch, causing it to fail.
Consequence: An inoperative inhibitor switch may prevent the reverse lights from illuminating and the rearview camera image from displaying, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): Dealers will replace the inhibitor switch, free of charge.
23V754000NHTSA report received November 2023Model years: 2024
NHTSA campaign 23V754000: Subaru Crosstrek power train recall
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2024 Crosstrek, Impreza, 2023-2024 Forester, and 2023 WRX vehicles. The front driveshaft assemblies' outer race may develop cracks and break.
Consequence: A broken driveshaft can cause a loss of drive power while driving or vehicle rollaway when the vehicle is in park without the parking brake engaged. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): Dealers will inspect and replace the left and right front driveshafts as necessary, free of charge.
23V551000NHTSA report received August 2023Model years: 2024
NHTSA campaign 23V551000: Subaru Crosstrek electrical system recall
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2024 Crosstrek and Impreza vehicles. Due to insufficient clearance, the instrument panel harness may contact the steering beam bracket, damaging the wire insulation and causing a short circuit.
Consequence: A short circuit may cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): Dealers will inspect the harness and install an additional clamp on the steering beam bracket.
21V263000NHTSA report received April 2021Model years: 2018–2019
NHTSA campaign 21V263000: Subaru Crosstrek suspension recall
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Subaru Crosstrek, 2019 Crosstrek Hybrid, and 2019 Forester vehicles. The rear stabilizer bracket bolts may loosen and detach.
Consequence: Missing bolts may allow the rear stabilizer bracket to shift, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will retorque and replace any missing bolts, free of charge.
21V264000NHTSA report received April 2021Model years: 2018–2019
NHTSA campaign 21V264000: Subaru Crosstrek electrical system recall
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Subaru Impreza and 2018-2019 Crosstrek vehicles. The Engine Control Module (ECM) may continue to power the ignition coil after the engine is shut off, causing a short circuit.
Consequence: A short circuit in the ignition coils may cause a stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will update the ECM software, replace the ignition coils and, if necessary, the front exhaust pipe, free of charge.
20V189000NHTSA report received March 2020Model years: 2019
NHTSA campaign 20V189000: Subaru Crosstrek seat belts recall
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019 Crosstrek vehicles with rear seat belt assemblies with a dual-mode locking mechanism. The seat belt webbing sensor locking mechanism may not lock as intended.
Consequence: In the event of a crash involving multiple impacts, the seat belt may not properly restrain the occupant, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace rear seat belt assemblies, free of charge.
19V856000NHTSA report received December 2019Model years: 2019
NHTSA campaign 19V856000: Subaru Crosstrek engine and engine cooling recall
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019 Crosstrek, Forester, and Ascent vehicles. The aluminum Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) valve can separate, allowing the separated components to enter the engine, resulting in a loss of power while driving.
Consequence: An unexpected loss of power while driving can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the PCV valve, free of charge.
19V743000NHTSA report received October 2019Model years: 2018–2019
NHTSA campaign 19V743000: Subaru Crosstrek electrical system recall
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Impreza and 2018-2019 Crosstrek vehicles. The Engine Control Module (ECM) may continue to power the ignition coil after the engine is shut off, which could result in a short circuit and blown fuse.
Consequence: If a short circuit occurs while driving, the vehicle may stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will update the ECM software and inspect and replace the ignition coil, as necessary, free of charge.
19V744000NHTSA report received October 2019Model years: 2018
NHTSA campaign 19V744000: Subaru Crosstrek engine and engine cooling recall
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Impreza and 2018 Crosstrek vehicles equipped with an aluminum Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) valve. The PCV valve may come apart, allowing the separated components to enter the engine, possibly resulting in a loss of power while driving.
Consequence: An unexpected loss of power while driving can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the PCV valve, free of charge.
19V404000NHTSA report received May 2019Model years: 2019
NHTSA campaign 19V404000: Subaru Crosstrek visibility recall
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019 Crosstrek vehicles. The driver's side rear-door window glass may be improperly tempered. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 205, "Glazing Materials."
Consequence: Improperly tempered glass can shatter into large pieces, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's side rear-door window glass, free of charge.
19V149000NHTSA report received February 2019Model years: 2016–2017
NHTSA campaign 19V149000: Subaru Crosstrek exterior lighting recall
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Forester, 2008-2016 Impreza sedans, 2012-2016 Impreza station wagons, 2008-2014 WRX sedans (including STI), and 2013-2017 Crosstrek vehicles. Exposure to certain contaminants may cause the brake light switch to malfunction, preventing the brake lights from illuminating and also preventing keyless ignition vehicles from starting and CVT/automatic transmissions from being able to be shifted out of Park.
Consequence: Brake lights that do not illuminate properly will not alert other drivers that the vehicle is slowing or stopping, increasing the risk of crash.
Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake light switch, free of charge.
19V065000NHTSA report received February 2019Model years: 2019
NHTSA campaign 19V065000: Subaru Crosstrek steering recall
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019 Forester and Crosstrek vehicles. A connector inside the Electronic Power Steering (EPS) unit may short circuit resulting in a loss of electric power steering assistance.
Consequence: Loss of power steering assist would require higher steering effort, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): None of the affected vehicles have been sold yet.
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Other subcompact SUVs to weigh against the Subaru Crosstrek. Recall counts cover different model-year spans and are not a reliability ranking.
How many recalls does the Subaru Crosstrek have?
As of NHTSA records retrieved 2026-08-27, NHTSA lists 13 recall campaigns for the Subaru Crosstrek, model years 2016–2024. A recall applies to specific VIN ranges, variants, trims or build dates, so a particular vehicle may be affected by all, some, or none of them, and a campaign count is not a reliability ranking. Whether an open recall is a safety risk depends on the campaign, so read the NHTSA entry for the VIN. Each campaign below shows the remedy NHTSA records, which may be a dealer or service-center repair, an over-the-air software update, or, for some campaigns, a repurchase. This page details the most recent campaigns; the full record for any VIN is at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What should an inspector check on a used Subaru Crosstrek?
Beyond the standard pre-purchase checks, the recall history for this model concentrates in: electrical system, engine and engine cooling, power train, exterior lighting, suspension, service brakes. An inspector documents the visible and operational condition of those systems without disassembly; internal parts, software-only issues and whether a recall remedy was performed are VIN-lookup questions, not inspection findings.
Can a pre-purchase inspection tell me whether a Subaru Crosstrek recall was done?
No. Whether a recall repair was performed is recorded against the VIN, so NHTSA's lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls (or the manufacturer's own) is the authoritative check. Run it before you travel. The inspection covers what a VIN lookup cannot: the physical condition of the vehicle in front of you.
Can you inspect a Subaru Crosstrek at a dealer, a private seller, or out of state?
Yes. The inspector usually travels to the vehicle at the seller's location — a dealer lot or a private seller — and you do not need to be there. Vehicle Inspectors dispatches an independent inspector within 50 miles of any US ZIP code, widening to 150 miles if needed; more remote locations are quoted case by case. You get a photo-documented PDF report in 24–48 hours.
How much does a Subaru Crosstrek pre-purchase inspection cost?
A pre-purchase inspection of a Subaru Crosstrek through Vehicle Inspectors: Bronze $249 · Silver $349 · Gold $449. Your card is saved at booking, not charged. A hold is placed when an inspector schedules, and you are charged after the inspection is completed. If no inspector accepts within 72 hours, the request auto-cancels and nothing is charged.
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